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Just what do black snakes, raising teenagers, a neutered dog, and secretaries have in common? Nothing except they are examples from real life that are included in Let's Don't Pave the Cow Paths, a humorous, insightful, yet at times poignant book about disruptive leadership and creating positive change in the work environment. Whether you work for private business, government or a non-profit, you will probably see a situation that relates to you. Here are everyday occurrences used to illustrate leadership principles often overlooked in the fast-paced, me-first, ethically-challenged world we live in. John Covington goes straight to the heart of the matter with practical, workable solutions, Let's Don't Pave the Cow Paths challenges the reader to focus on the important, not just the urgent. Make this a gift to a leader you know or someone who is their way to becoming a leader today!

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Author John Covington has been married to Linda Covington since 1972 and they have one daughter, Leigh. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and received a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama and worked in a variety of engineering and production managements positions with DuPont, Sherwin Williams and Stauffer Chemical Company. In 1988 he founded Chesapeake Consulting which helps organizations flow work and ideas faster and more predictably. He is a distinguished fellow in both the College of Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Alabama. He chairs the Advisory Council for the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and is National Chair-Elect of the College of Engineering Council. He remains active in his church, is an avid bike rider and one of the world's worst golfers.

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