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The aim is to reflect on Frances Hesselbein's influence and the legacy of Leader to Leader over 30 years.

July 31, 2026Leader to Leader0 citations

The Little Engine That Could

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The aim is to reflect on Frances Hesselbein's influence and the legacy of Leader to Leader over 30 years.
Examines the historical context and significance of Leader to Leader since its inception.
Highlights the ongoing achievements, particularly the recent APEX awards.
Acknowledges the contributions from individuals and organizations.
The publication has consistently won APEX awards over the years, with two new awards this year.
Frances Hesselbein's values of optimism and determination are central to the journal's mission.
The journal fosters collaboration and networking among contributors and readers.

Abstract

Abstract The author, the editor‐in‐chief of Leader to Leader , begins by relating the optimism and determination of Frances Hesselbein in creating the publication 30 years ago, and how those values are modeled in the classic 1930 book by Watty Piper, The Little Engine that Could . The author discusses the fact that Frances “never shied away from celebrating Leader to Leader .” She was particularly proud of the APEX awards the publication won consistently over the years, and the author points out that two more APEX awards were won this year. She acknowledges the people and organizations that support the publication each issue, and remarks about “our deepest gratitude to our contributors for your great work, thought leadership, and dedication. It is because of your contributions that we are able to bring people together to collaborate, network, and learn from each other through the pages of our Leader to Leader journal.”

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