Major General Perry M. Smith, USAF Retired, is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and earned a Ph.D. in International Relations from Columbia University. An internationally known speaker and media commentator, he has conducted seminars on leadership, strategic planning and ethics for hundreds of organisations, including Harvard's Kennedy School, Microsoft, Tiffany & Company and Time Warner. He is a military analyst for CBS radio and CBS television.
Perry Smith and Jeff Foley have it right when it comes to effective leadership. It is all about a transformational journey that begins with understanding yourself that gives you perspective, which then leads to one on one leadership and developing trust. Then you re ready for team leadership and building community. The final step is organizational leadership with a focus on creating a performance culture. Read Rules & Tools for Leaders and begin your journey to effective leadership. Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager(r) and Leading at a Higher Level This is simply one of the most thoughtful and practical leadership guides you will find anywhere. It is packed with actionable tips on everything from transitions, integrity and strategic planning, to hiring, counseling and rewarding associates. Also includes several checklists that leaders can use periodically to make sure they are on-track. Indeed, this is a book you may decide to keep close at hand for many years. GovLeaders.org Perry Smith and Jeff Foley have it right when it comes to effective leadership. It is all about a transformational journey that begins with understanding yourself that gives you perspective, which then leads to one on one leadership and developing trust. Then you're ready for team leadership and building community. The final step is organizational leadership with a focus on creating a performance culture. Read Rules & Tools for Leaders and begin your journey to effective leadership. --Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager(R) and Leading at a Higher Level This is simply one of the most thoughtful and practical leadership guides you will find anywhere. It is packed with actionable tips on everything from transitions, integrity and strategic planning, to hiring, counseling and rewarding associates. Also includes several checklists that leaders can use periodically to make sure they are on-track. Indeed, this is a book you may decide to keep close at hand for many years. --GovLeaders.org