Jeff Luke's book is simply outstanding and a must read for thosepublic leaders interested in advancing the common good.br John Bryson, professor of planing and public affairs in the HubertH. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University ofMinnesota and author of Strategic Planning for Public and NonprofitOrganizationsbr br This groundbreaking guide presents a new kind of leadership thataddresses the complex problems facing today's public leaders. Theseissuessuch as economic development, homelessness, teen pregnancy, and many othersare interconnected in nature and have no quick fixsolutions. Leaders in federal, state and local agencies must reachout beyond their boundaries to engage a much broader group ofstakeholders to create sustainable strategies to address them. Thecatalytic leader brings together diverse individuals from multipleagencies to address interconnected public problems and worktogether toward solutions.br br Filled with case studies, real-world examples, and man