<p><strong>THE SMART LEADER</strong> builds upon a carefully chosen collection of what are known as <em>&ldquo;Skinny&rdquo; Principles.</em></p><p><em>The &ldquo;Skinny&rdquo; 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>&nbsp;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 &mdash;&nbsp;</em>which works because, as humans, we are all wired to allow good stories to help us walk in someone else&rsquo;s shoes and actually gain the experience.</p><p>In ten short chapters &mdash; through compelling <em>situational narratives </em>and <em>candid discussions &mdash; </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 &mdash; if they dedicate the time and focused effort&nbsp;required to truly understand and to master the <em>&ldquo;Skinny&rdquo; Principles </em>as they are set forth within the pages of this book.&nbsp;</p><p>The <em>&ldquo;Skinny&rdquo; Truth </em>is that for good managers and supervisors to become SMART Leaders, it doesn&rsquo;t require special talents, advanced degrees or years of leadership experience.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;<strong>SMART </strong>&mdash;<strong>&nbsp;</strong>the personal attributes that set <em>Leaders</em> apart from <em>Managers</em>.</p><p>By combining the knowledge of other&rsquo;s experiences, with a masterful grasp of all ten <em>&ldquo;Skinny&rdquo; Principles</em>, you will be on your way to becoming a <strong>SMART</strong> Leader.</p>