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‘Unapologetic Leadership’ will be officially launched on September 12th.
The Kindle version is now available for pre-order.
Stay tuned for a special offer available for Kwadcast Nation that will start September 12th.
To learn more, check out the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Leadership-Finding-Moral-Courage-ebook/dp/B0CF3RXSB8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=kwadwo+kyeremanteng&qid=1692971207&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
Below I’ve included the Preface for the book:
Preface
My father, Solomon Kyeremanteng, was a man of many
facets. Born in a quaint village in Ghana in 1939, he grew
up amidst a large family. His pursuit of knowledge led him
to Germany, where he completed his engineering degree.
In 1967, he relocated to Edmonton and took on the role of
managing Alberta's farm safety program. This role demanded
his presence all over the province, leading safety talks.
During my childhood, I often accompanied my father on
these provincial expeditions. We shared a lot of time on the
road, marked by innumerable burger and fries pit-stops. These
drives offered me a unique window into my father's world and
his dynamic, funny, and charismatic personality. Solomon was
well-known and loved by many; his charisma seemed to leave
an indelible impression on everyone he met.
However, there existed a stark difference between the
man the public knew and the man I knew at home. In private,
my father could be stringent and demanding. A lesson that
resonates with me till this day, fondly known as the First Rule
of Solomon, states, "As a black person, you need to put in
additional effort, outshine the white individual standing next
to you. Be the clear choice so that when a decision is made,
it inevitably falls in your favor. This way, regardless of the
outcome, your conscience is clear. There's no room for regret."
He often reinforced this idea, saying, "You gotta leave them
no options."
I took my father's advice to heart, and it has guided me to
where I am today. I'm now an ICU doctor and a palliative care
specialist, the person who helps patients either recover their
lives or transition from this world as comfortably as possible.
Outside of medicine, I use my podcast -- Kwadcast -- among
other platforms to advocate for change.
While medicine is my primary vocation, I've formulated
four guidelines applicable beyond healthcare. They are equally
effective within companies, political organizations, non-profit-
its, sports teams, educational institutions, and social clubs.
These principles are universal, underlining my unapologetic
approach to leadership.
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I wish had been able to meet your father. His smile said everything!