Cultivating Leaders from Within describes the power of respect, communication, listening, and feedback, and shows how a powerful and meaningful working relationship can help develop an organization's greatest strengths. New knowledge workers are looking for leaders who can communicate with and listen to them; they want to know that they are not just a number but a partner who can be depended on. Building solid relationships can be a lasting, determining factor that propels the organization to the next level of greatness.

Leaders must understand the connection between employee behavior and innovation. Innovation needs a performing culture-a culture that encourages employees to build diverse and inclusive teams. For innovation to work and be meaningful, leaders must be coaches and developers. Leaders must also be facilitators and teachers, recognizing that employees are the most valuable resources. Employees must see themselves as part of the team, and their contributions must be meaningful and valued by the leaders.

This book examines factors that can be implemented by organizations to help improve participation, engagement, and healing.