One of the great things about having never worked for anyone, is that I’m constantly working with new and interesting people. Many of these colleagues become great friends and I feel honored to have such a rich, diverse and extraordinary group of people to call my extended family. Kevin Sheehan is one of these friends. Kevin and I met at Walt Disney Studios a million years ago. He was doing an internship during his summer break from business school. I was working on a little-watched film called “Gross Anatomy”. Kevin and I became fast friends and I have been truly inspired by his work and life. Many of you probably know of Kevin’s first start-up, Hear Music (now owned by Starbucks), that created the first in-store listening stations in the US. I’d like to introduce you to Kevin’s latest creation, the book “A Leader Becomes a Leader: Inspirational Stories of Leadership for a New Generation”.

“A Leader Becomes a Leader” is one of those rare books that you always want to have around. It chronicles the lives of some 60 global leaders and their inspired leadership. Organized around a collection of “virtues”, the book explores “The Compassion of Mother Theresa”, “The Forbearance of Jackie Robinson”, “The Strength of Anwar Sadat” and many, many more. My copy is dog-eared and beat up. It’s because I’m constantly picking it up to read another tale from another fascinating human being.

A true work of love and dedication (it took Kevin six years to research, write and produce), “A Leader Becomes a Leader” celebrates the learnings and teachings of the great leaders who have effected the world we live in. It is appropriate for adults and children alike and serves to teach us all about these individuals who have changed the way we work, live and see the world.

“A Leader Becomes a Leader” is available at TrueGifts, or Amazon for $27.95. I guarantee it is money well spent, and a gift that will be appreciated for years to come.