Cheryl Stevens is the first female CEO in the Company's history. Shortly after she is installed, a myriad of leadership issues emerge, and she is faced with the real possibility of having to resign or being terminated. This book presents ethical and cultural organizational challenges in a narrative format from the perspective of a new CEO. The Currency of Leadership demonstrates the nuances and personalization involved in effective consulting and corporate training development. Twenty-first century organizations are globally exposed. Ethical failures stream around the world in real time. Corporations rise and fall based on their values, culture, and associated actions. Organizations need timely, relevant training that is designed specifically for them, their environment, and their culture. In this creative application of academic information, the art of consulting is combined with the skill and technical acumen required to design and deliver training to transform organizational culture. Additionally, the academic content stands alone as a guide for establishing core values, defining ethical boundaries, and identifying the qualities of authentic leadership that are crucial for organizational success in the global economy. This is both a quick reference that leaders can utilize to make midcourse corrections and a blueprint for developing customized training to meet changing needs.