A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Fable About Creativity and Courage, 4th Edition, Dec/2014

“This is a book for everyone who wishes to contribute their unique gifts to the world.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate

This brand new edition of a classic, international bestseller continues to bring keen insight to an important topic—workforce diversity. Written in a charming, engaging style, it is a contemporary corporate fable—a tale for our times. This special 20th anniversary edition includes many new tips, tools, and strategies for peacocks and penguins alike—as well as an entirely newbonus parable.

Through the story of Perry the Peacock and his fine feathered friends, authors Gallagher and Schmidt bring to life the challenges of birds of different feathers who struggle to be successful in the conformity-minded Land of Penguins. Their travails illuminate the challenges of creating a pluralistic corporate culture in which the talent, energy, and commitment of all employees are fully engaged.

People who have new ideas that differ from business as usual are often ignored or criticized for the very thing that makes them valuable: their originality and creativity. This unique book helps organizations break out of "penguin thinking” in order to tap into and leverage the creativity of diversity. Learn how to cultivate an organizational culture in which new ideas can flourish and innovation can take flight.

About The Authors:

BJ Gallagher is a dynamic workshop leader and charismatic keynote speaker, as well as a much-published, bestselling author. She conducts seminars for women's groups, as well as professional organizations and corporations. Her topics include: leadership skills for women, male/female communication styles, how to manage your boss, thriving on change, and tapping into the creativity of diversity. BJ writes business books, women's books, and gift books.

Warren H. Schmidt is president of Chrysalis, Inc. a management training and consulting company. He is a professor emeritus at both the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles. He is coauthor, with BJ Hateley, of A Peacock in the Land of Penguins: A Tale of Diversity and Discovery.
 

Schmidt is also coauthor of The Race Without a Finish Line and TQManager, and has written numerous educational and management films, including the Academy-Award-winning Is It Always Right to Be Right?

Dr. Schmidt's teaching, writing, and consulting activities are designed to apply social science knowledge to the problems of managing and working in public and private organizations.