Table of Contents

Foreword... xiPreface...xvPart I: Before the Door... 1Chapter 1. Introducing Open-Door Leadership... 3Chapter 2. Opportunity Focus... 11Chapter 3. Purposeful Discomfort... 27Part II: Doors of Opportunity... 35Chapter 4. The Proving-Ground Door... 37Chapter 5. The Thought-Shifting Door... 49Chapter 6. The Door to a Second Chance... 59Chapter 7. Opening Doors for Others... 67Chapter 8. The Door to Personal Transformation... 77Chapter 9. The Door to Your Open Heart... 93Conclusion: Leading Door to Door... 105Epilogue... 107Acknowledgments... 125About the Author... 129About Giant Leap Consulting... 133

About the Author

Bill Treasurer is the chief encouragement officer (CEO) of Giant Leap Consulting, a courage-building company. For more than two decades, Bill has traveled the world working with thousands of executives to strengthen their leadership impact. He is the author of the international bestseller, Courage Goes to Work and Courageous Leadership. His newest book is Leaders Open Doors (ASTD Press). Bill's government clients include NASA, the National Science Foundation, the CDC, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Veterans Administration Hospitals. Other clients include Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, Saks Fifth Avenue, PNC Bank, Hugo Boss, UBS Bank, Borg Warner, and Spanx. Bill's government clients include NASA, the National Science Foundation, the CDC, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Veterans Administration Hospitals. Other clients include Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, Saks Fifth Avenue, PNC Bank, Hugo Boss, UBS Bank, Borg Warner, and Spanx.