I am obsessed with leadership and this is another book I read as part of a summer leadership course. What was most surprising is how the author explains how toxic emotions at work bleed into a toxic environment for the human, to the point where health can be affected. As someone who knows this all too well, I only wish I had read this book sooner.

Langley knows that hurt is hurt, no matter what the catalyst. Her goal with the book is to have a conversation of sorts with the reader, to discuss topics that people don't often talk about - yet want to.

Langley knows that everyone has a story to tell and that everyone's life has value.

Her goal is to be a positive influence on those she meets, that's why her columns are positive in tone, even though they may deal with negative or difficult issues.

She makes a point of ending each column with her take on an Irish blessing: "May peace be with you." And for those who read her book, that's great advice for getting through all of life's changes.