Stewart Liff has held positions with the Department of Defense, Veterans Health Administration, and Veterans Benefits Administration, where he received the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service. He also received the President's Council on Management Improvement Award. Currently a business and government consultant and trainer, Liff is the author of four books on government management. His most recent book, A Team of Leaders: Empowering Every Member to Take Ownership, Demonstrate Initiative, and Deliver Results, co-authored with Paul Gustavson, was named one of the 30 best business books of 2014. www.stewartliff.com.