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The Power of Feedback is a breakthrough business novel with more than a story to tell. Set in the high-stakes corporate world of the energy industry, The Power of Feedback compels the reader to examine why self-awareness, honest feedback, and candid communication change lives.

The seven people who run Collier Energy have significant strengths and clear opportunities for improvement. Although these characters are fictional, the blind spots, the rationalizations, and the egos are very real. You will find your co-workers, your boss, even yourself, in these pages.

You will see some of the characters stunned by their 360 feedback while others knew it before they read it. Some are angry, some in denial, some have received so much feedback in their lives that they aren’t interested in any more. But each will need to come to terms with how they are being perceived and what can be done to make the identified changes to become better leaders. Paige, their coach, will guide them through the process of change.

	Larry Wesley, President, experiences the worst day of his professional life, as his 360-Degree Report comes as a complete shock. Revelations include: His supersized ego. His inability to convey and inspire team vision. His elitist attitudes, both in and outside the workplace. His charm and charisma are considered hypocritical LinkedIn Profile
	Jim Sroka, COO, learns that he needs to become more knowledgeable about the energy business. He finds that: His team believes that he lacks industry-specific knowledge. He is afraid of trying to learn more at this stage of his career. Larry considers him the strongest succession candidate for president. Linkedin Profile
	Melissa Lowden, V.P. of Engineering, discovers that her teammates feel she struggles with new ideas and any whiff of risk. Discoveries include: She is perceived as being unable to inspire or move her team forward. Innovation is given lip service but not real consideration. Her team feels that she shuts down new ideas and approaches. LinkedIn Profile
	Abby Stryker, S.V.P. of Sales, scores low on team-building. Her feedback includes: She ignores her team, except when she wants recognition from them. Coaching and mentoring her team is a low priority. Taking the credit for the work of her team is a regular occurrence. Her team sees her as emotional and self-absorbed. LinkedIn Profile
	Doug LaPar, S.V.P. of HR, learns that others find him untrustworthy. Results indicate that: He often shares confidential personnel information He is prone to engage in office gossip. He inadvertently acts in a disingenuous manner or appears to be insincere. He talks excessively. LinkedIn Profile
	Mark Brockett, CIO, is cited for a lack of professionalism. He learns that others believe: He makes inappropriate comments to coworkers and his humorous “forwards” are often offensive. His office is a disorganized mess that conveys a poor image. His appearance is often sloppy and doesn’t convey the look of an executive. LinkedIn Profile
	Penny Boykin, CFO, struggles to properly execute. Her 360-Degree Report indicates that she: Does not plan appropriately. Fails to execute plans and initiatives on time. Overwhelms her team with last-minute tasks. Regularly works 14 hour days and sets a poor example of work/life balance. LinkedIn Profile
	Paige Yates is the coach for the Collier team. Her company, BCG, provides coaching and consulting services. Her challenges are to: Listen, ask the right questions of each team member, and help transform the company. Connect the dots but never reveal confidential information. Help each team member grow in their strengths and fulfill their potential. LinkedIn Profile