This series of guidebooks draws on the practical knowledge that theCenter for Creative Leadership (CCL) has generated, sinceits inception in 1970, through its research and educationalactivity conducted in partnership with hundreds of thousands ofmanagers and executives. Much of this knowledge is shared-in a waythat is distinct from the typical university department,professional association, or consultancy. CCL is not simply acollection of individual experts, although the individualcredentials of its staff are impressive; rather it is a community,with its members holding certain principles in common and workingtogether to understand and generate practical responses to today'sleadership and organizational challenges.
The purpose of the series is to provide managers with specificadvice on how to complete a developmental task or solve aleadership challenge. In doing that, the series carries out CCL'smission to advance the understanding, practice, and development ofleadership for the benefit of society worldwide.
Mary Lynn Pulley has researched, taught, and spoken aboutresiliency in the workplace since 1994. Currently a senior programassociate at CCL, she holds an Ed.D. in human and organizationaldevelopment from Vanderbilt University.
Michael Wakefield is a manager of trainer development atCCL. He holds an M.A. in psychology from Lone Mountain College (nowpart of the University of San Francisco), is certified by theSociety for Human Resource Management as a Senior Professional inHuman Resources, and is licensed as a Professional Counselor.