Individual Advantages: Find the I in Team

Description

After helping over 18,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide, Dr. Brian Smith shares his knowledge of creating great leaders in his first book of The I in Team Series. Dr. Smith's approach to teaching is unparalleled, utilizing a combination of personal storytelling and philosophy to present the reader with a meticulous way of achieving prosperity. Using the book's core message-know yourself down to your foundation-Dr. Smith discusses how to: * Discover and overcome self-defeating behaviors * Set and measure realistic goals * Become accountable for actions and behavior * Slow down for productivity * Appreciate and focus on the present moment Designed to engage and empower current and aspiring leaders with information to find individual success, this book does not adopt a "one size fits all" methodology.

Brian W Smith, Torrian Ferguson, Nikkea Smithers, N'Tyse, and DeiIra Smith-Collard all contributed short stories to this anthology.

"In the book, Smith appreciates the uniqueness in every person and explores various ways that can help one fully maximize the opportunities around them. One such lesson is the ability to be present and acknowledge one's current environment. Smith also discusses individualism as a positive aspect when considered for the right reasons. Another great lesson included is the advantage of communication and the power of the written word in case of legal issues. Smith also encourages the reader to engage in introspection, though he admits that this process is quite personal. One of the things that I liked about the book is its inclusion of the author's personal stories. Not only do they contain invaluable lessons, but they also helped me remember the author's advice even after I had completed the book. Some of the accounts are quite hilarious and for a non-fiction book, this was an added bonus. Through the stories, I was able to grasp the messages being put across by the author and easily relate with the characters in the book. Another great feature of the book is that it covers different spheres of a person's life. Smith shares his experiences as a father and a husband that were learning points in his life. With regard to his professional path, the author shares his encounters with various people who have influenced his career. Some were employees, bosses and even business associates. Each of them possessed unique habits and traits, some of them good and others bad. The book is also well organized and edited. There were close to no grammatical errors. The accounts are brief and to the point. Most importantly, the author acknowledges that there are various paths towards success and each person is different and unique. Individual Advantages is appropriate for readers who wish to develop their own unique abilities and personal strengths while working on their weaknesses so as to benefit their teams. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars." EmunahAn on OnlineBookClub.org " Smith uses clear, encouraging prose and he overcomes the simplistic nature of his points by using a winningly self-deprecating tone. These personal anecdotes make the resulting lessons ('There is no human on earth who has earned the right to treat another human being poorly,' for instance) feel far more meaningful. A colorful and conversational manual that should help readerspersonally and professionallyto better assess themselves and to build richer relationships with others." Kirkus Reviews " Smith appreciates the uniqueness in every person and explores various ways that can help one fully maximize the opportunities around them... Smith also encourages the reader to engage in introspection, though he admits that this process is quite personal. One of the things that I liked about the book is its inclusion of the author's personal stories. Not only do they contain invaluable lessons, but they also helped me remember the author's advice even after I had completed the book... ... Individual Advantages is appropriate for readers who wish to develop their own unique abilities and personal strengths while working on their weaknesses so as to benefit their teams. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars." EmunahAn on OnlineBookClub.org "Rich in detail and thought-provoking ... Individual Advantages: Find the I in Team proves a powerful and informative aid to personal development and a fascinating introduction to his series. A must read it is recommended without reservation." Book Viral