John Renesch is an optimist. His view of a world possible and his on-target assessment of what it will take to get us there inspires. In the voice of the elder of the tribe (who doesn’t take himself too seriously), John connects us to the hope that is necessary to help us get there. In a time when the “blame game” and “it’s everyone else’s responsibility” seem to be a daily mantra in our society, John challenges us to understand and, yes, take responsibility for creating and shaping the future, by knowing ourselves and living up to our own potential. The challenges facing our global village and the planet can overwhelm. It is tempting to believe that one person will not make a difference. In this book, John offers the “how” in how can I make a difference? And it starts with looking in the mirror. If we are lucky, we reach a point in our life when we know and decide that our adolescent excuses no longer apply. Its time for our collective to decide this, too. The only way to get there starts with you and me. The Great Growing Up empowers. It challenges us to get over ourselves and get on with it. Way to go John! You’ve given us the opportunity to turn and face what is and the how to do something about it. Bravo! – Cheryl Esposito, author of In the Spirit of Leadership: A Vision Into A Different Future and founder Alexsa Consulting, an Executive Coaching & Consulting firm.
