This book owes its existence to the support and encouragement of many colleagues, professional acquaintances, friends, and family. They are too many to name, but you know who you are—thank you! Alongside them, my editors Myles Thompson, and Maggie Stuckey, as well as book agent Cait Hoyt at CAA deserve a lot of credit for the final version of this book. All your expert critique and diverse view points have made this a far better literary effort than prior to your involvement.
A special thanks to all my bosses. You brought out the best in me by setting the bar high and skewing the curve up—I would not have it any other way. You helped me stretch and fulfill my potential in ways that I could not have on my own.
My deepest gratitude goes to my clients who stuck with me through thick and thin—it means more to me than I can express.
But I reserve my biggest thanks for my husband, Jayesh. Without your support in everything I do, I would not have been able to accomplish half of what I have. Thank you for figuring out how to stand by me and still let me stand on my own.