Burn Ladders. Build Bridges. undoes the status-quo of career enhancement. Tearing up the playbook and finding breakthrough ways to create impact, build meaning, fuel your passion to do bigger, greater things—while enjoying the entire journey. No matter what stage you’re currently in.
Maybe you’re going from college to career and wondering how on earth you’re going to unlock all the business world has to offer.
Or maybe you’re the experienced professional who wants more out of their lot in life and to make work abundantly more fulfilling.
Or maybe you want to be that leader—the one who connects. Engages. Inspires. But haven’t had the mentor or the training to set you up for success.
No matter what your goals, what lies on these pages can put you on a path. An enlightening one.
Unlike other career wisdom, you’ll find the balance of theory and practicality. Of success and connection. And be able to demonstrate leadership and find your purpose in whatever position you’re in, organization you work for or business you create.
Burn Ladders. Burn Bridges. is ready to help you find the inherent joy in it all. Are you?
For more than three decades Alan Patterson has worked as an international consultant in leadership and organizational development. Leader Evolution is his first book, based on his experience with organizations that routinely promote their technical experts into leadership positions with little or no preparation. In 2006 he formed his current practice, Mentore. He has been a featured speaker, workshop leader, executive coach, university lecturer, and expert resource to several professional development organizations. Today he lives in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He continues to consult and aspires one day to be a real stand-up comedian.