Permission to Lead: Book Two of The Dominant Gene Series

The Dominant Gene is a business novel series about the journey to becoming an Agile leader. At the highest level, an Agile leader is fearless; not afraid to serve others, to learn daily, and to sense and adapt to uphold quality and customer value. Each journey is different, because we are from all different industries, backgrounds, and corporate cultures. No matter your journey, you can be assured that the ride will be undulating and very personal. And, you will learn that the destination is not the end, but the beginning. The Dominant Gene offers an up-close view into one leader's quest to become an Agile leader: the struggles, victories, and learning. You're invited to join Joel as he grows from comfort and complacency to an open minded Agile leader. It is my hope you will be entertained, disturbed, and motivated to end your comfy world of complacency, and begin to grow. When it gets hard, when you feel like quitting, remember you are not alone; you have me and an entire Agile community here to help. Reveille, the first book of The Dominant Gene series Joel is an IT director at Watzka Legacy, the technology arm of a large, American corporation. In Permission to Lead, book two of The Dominant Gene series, Joel is once again pushed to his limits by his coach, Eve and by his own vision to become a great leader. The status quo culture is stronger than ever at WL, creating a force of opposition Joel must face with his Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Then, there is hope...Joel accomplishes just one, small breakthrough a linchpin leader, setting off a chain of events, forever changing tech at WL. Joel's undulating journey continues...to become a better leader, an Agile leader.