This book was written to help those who want to actively manage a professional career – step by step – including an awareness of backroom processes used by retained executive recruiters that will provide the insight you need to effectively navigate the landscape and give you an edge on those who are not aware and unprepared. It is not something for the privileged few, but information and insight that can separate and reward your active participation in managing your career advancement using many of the same thoughts and processes you use today to guide your organizations – no matter how small or large – toward success. It is particularly focused on providing tools and awareness to help leverage your growth in managing and leading others as your career advances. You need to know how best to leverage your successes and be conscious of the value of the experience you gain to get and stay “Ahead of the Pack”. It was written by someone who was not privileged in early life, who worked hard to learn these lessons and who cares.