This was truly a collaborative effort. I was fortunate in the writing of this book to have a wealth of friendships and their diverse array of professional experiences that I could draw upon. Thank you to all my family and friends (and parents of friends), who contributed their social and business stories and bits of communication wisdom. I enjoyed hearing many of the stories for the first time, and was grateful to be able to share them. Once again experiencing the full measure of these connections, especially the deep generosity that flowed my way, has been a gift itself.
Thank you to my writing buddy, Patti, who provided such helpful input chapter by chapter. Her comments were right on and, I think, really helped me to create a book that is consistently enjoyable to read.
Much love and gratitude go to my husband, Tracy, my greatest supporter, who has always provided a safe and giving atmosphere in which to explore and grow my writing endeavors.
I thank my agent, Pamela Brodowsky, for having faith in my writing skills. That confidence manifested in this opportunity, for which I am very happy to have been presented.
Finally, thank you to book editor Danielle Chiotti for the chance to plunge into a project that has been a wonderful learning experience—reminding me how important it is to reach out to touch other lives.