Susan Packard is the cofounder of Scripps Networks Interactive and the former chief operating officer of HGTV, and its second employee. Under Packard's helm, HGTV became one of the fastest-growing cable networks in television history.
Packard offers viable ways to increase 'emotional fitness' and create a 'trust-building' environment in this useful guide for managers... This book will be valuable for managers looking for new approaches to building an effective and supportive team. --Publishers Weekly Good CEOs are, first and foremost, good human beings. Susan illustrates this core truth of leadership in her remarkable book. --Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever In today's world, Susan's work is timely and relevant. She shows us how to be a champion for a more humane workplace and the value of being a principled leader. --Kent Roberts, co-founder, Civility Center As someone who has researched leaders my whole career, Fully Human adds a critical element to the dialogue on leadership: a practical roadmap for improving self-awareness and curbing ego. It is a must-read for anyone who seeks to be an authentic leader and build a productive and enriching company culture! --Kim Powell, New York Times bestselling author of The CEO Next Door Susan's brave book urges us to dismantle barriers and build cultures grounded in hope. --Gregory Boyle, New York Times bestselling author of Tattoos on the Heart, founder of Homeboy Industries As a leader who's also an introvert, I appreciate the value Susan places on inspiring the quiet voices in an organization to speak out and be heard. --Dr. Barron Patterson, Vice Chair of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University