The Smart Leader and the Skinny Principles: How to Lead and Win within Any Organization

THE SMART LEADER builds upon a carefully chosen collection of what are known as “Skinny” Principles. THE SMART LEADER utilizes a technique for learning and retention called Narrative Enhanced Leadership Development — 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. THE SMART LEADER presents a strong and evidence-based case that almost anyone can lead and win within any organization — if they dedicate the time and focused effort required to truly understand and to master the “Skinny” Principles as they are set forth within the pages of this book. The “Skinny” Truth 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 S tudious, M asterful, A rticulate, R esourceful and T rustworthy or SMART –the personal attributes that set Leaders apart from Managers . By combining the knowledge of other’s experiences, with a masterful grasp of all ten “Skinny” Principles , you will be on your way to becoming a SMART Leader.