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Put yourself at the center of your teams learning and growth

InThe Beekeeper, a team of renowned management and leadership professionals deliver an insightful and engaging exploration of what it means to place oneself at the core of learning and growth for the members of your organization.

The story is told through the eyes of Catherine, the 43-year-old founder and owner of a rapidly growing business. Youll follow her as she transforms the way she leads and inspires others, revolutionizing the culture at her company by learning from the people around her. The authors lead you through practical strategies and techniques you can implement immediately to achieve extraordinary results in your life and in your business. Youll learn about:

An indispensable guide for founders, entrepreneurs, managers, and executives at growing companies,The Beekeeper will also earn a place on the bookshelves of company board members looking for ways to best contribute to their firms ongoing success.

Katie P. Desiderio, MBA, PhD, is a Wiley DiSC Partner and Partner in Learning at Proximal Development, LLC, her leadership development consultancy. She is also Professor of Management at Moravian University's School of Business and Economics.

Michael G. Frino, MBA, PhD, is a Wiley DiSC Partner and oversees Human Capital Development for a division of a Fortune 500 MedTech Company. He also leads DE&I program management and leadership development.

Chapter 1 Before 1

Chapter 2 Be Fulfilled 9

Chapter 3 Be Transformational 15

Chapter 4 Be Present 21

Chapter 5 Be Curious 27

Chapter 6 Be Nourished 37

Chapter 7 Be Vulnerable 47

Chapter 8 Be Messy 57

Chapter 9 Be Patient 63

Chapter 10 Be Calm 71

Chapter 11 Be Challenging 79

Chapter 12 Be Energizing 87

Chapter 13 Be Growth- Minded 95

Chapter 14 Be Appreciative 105

Chapter 15 Be Proximal 113

Chapter 16 Becoming a Be Keeper 121

A Leadership Guide to Creating a Thriving Hive 125

Acknowledgments 147

Author Bios 149

Index 153