In tomorrow’s world, knowledge will not only supersede rank
but will also redefine and redistribute it. Your challenge as a puta-
tive L^2 is to spread the epidemic of learning among all the learners
in your life and to build the infrastructure that will ensure that the
epidemic will be your lasting legacy.
James Belascois an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and interna-
tionally known consultant. He is currently co–executive director of
the Financial Times Knowledge Dialogue, a joint venture that
connects the world’s leading consultants with global executives in a
videoconferencing network. Belasco founded and led a highly
successful specialty chemical company and software and services
organization. He is one of the top ten business authors, having writ-
ten nine books, several of which made the best-seller lists. As a con-
sultant, he coaches executives in developing and implementing
breakthrough strategies, creating new cultures, and achieving higher
levels of performance. He currently coaches leaders of six of the For-
tune 20 companies. Contact: [email protected]; http://www.belasco.comUNLEASH THELEARNINGEPIDEMIC 183