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 "Skinny" Principles are crafted to cut to the chase and to simplify the hard-core realities and challenges that are often embedded in the art of successfully leading and winning. Each Principle 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.

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.

In ten short chapters -- through compelling situational narratives and candid discussions -- this innovative and entertaining book presents a unique and powerful chain of reasoning.

You are skillfully walked through the What, Why, How and When associated with the actions you can take to address leadership shortcomings. This book includes some helpful Guides and Exercises to support deeper dives into the suggested actions.

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 Studious, Masterful, Articulate, Resourceful and Trustworthy 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.

Earl is an accomplished corporate executive, leadership coach, lecturer and entrepreneur. He is currently the CEO & Managing Partner of Richer Life, LLC. Earl has held senior technical and leadership positions within Fortune 100, Mid-market and Venture companies including Honeywell, Inc., Motorola, Inc., The Reynolds and Reynolds Company and Wells Fargo Bank. He is the former President, COO and CEO of the high-tech start-up, MedContrax, Inc. Earl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, with honors, from Tennessee State University. He graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Science degree in Engineering. Earl is a former Adjunct Professor of Management at the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. He has completed graduate studies at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, the Sloan School of Management at MIT and the Center for Creative Leadership.

Charlotte is a gifted author, change management coach, professional mentor and an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Coach. Charlotte's extensive resume includes over 30 years of professional accomplishment. She had held senior leadership positions within Fortune 100 corporations, small business enterprises as well as in Federal and State government. Charlotte earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management and a Master of Business Administration degree from Arizona State University. She has also earned a professional Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition Counseling degree from LaSalle University. Charlotte uses her gifts to inspire her clients to gain new awareness, create new habits, forge new pathways and embrace new experiences.