THE SMART LEADER AND THE SKINNY PRINCIPLES

<p><strong>THE SMART LEADER</strong> builds upon a carefully chosen collection of what are known as <em>“Skinny” Principles.</em></p><p><em>The “Skinny” Principles </em>are crafted to <em>cut to the chase </em>and to simplify the hard-core realities and challenges that are often embedded in the art of successfully <em>leading </em>and <em>winning.</em> Each <em>Principle </em>is deeply anchored in years of academic study and the real-world wisdom of thousands of very successful leaders within organizations of all sizes and types including for-profit non-profit civic or governmental.</p><p><strong>THE SMART LEADER </strong>utilizes a technique for learning and retention called <em>Narrative Enhanced Leadership Development — </em>which works because as humans we are all wired to allow good stories to help us walk in someone else’s shoes and actually gain the experience.</p><p>In ten short chapters — through compelling <em>situational narratives </em>and <em>candid discussions — </em>this innovative and entertaining book presents a unique and powerful chain of reasoning.</p><p>You are skillfully walked through the <strong>What Why How </strong>and <strong>When<em> </em></strong>associated with the actions you can take to address leadership shortcomings. This book includes some helpful <em>Guides </em>and <em>Exercises </em>to support deeper dives into the suggested actions.</p><p><strong>THE SMART LEADER</strong> presents a strong and evidence-based case that almost anyone can <em>lead </em>and <em>win </em>within any organization — if they dedicate the time and focused effort required to truly understand and to master the <em>“Skinny” Principles </em>as they are set forth within the pages of this book. </p><p>The <em>“Skinny” Truth </em>is that for good managers and supervisors to become SMART Leaders it doesn’t require special talents advanced degrees or years of leadership experience.  However it does require you as a leader to always be <strong>S</strong>tudious <strong>M</strong>asterful <strong>A</strong>rticulate<strong> R</strong>esourceful and <strong>T</strong>rustworthy or <strong>SMART </strong>—<strong> </strong>the personal attributes that set <em>Leaders</em> apart from <em>Managers</em>.</p><p>By combining the knowledge of other’s experiences with a masterful grasp of all ten <em>“Skinny” Principles</em> you will be on your way to becoming a <strong>SMART</strong> Leader.</p>