Distinctions: 52 Lessons in Leadership - Paperback

by Mark S. Smith (Author)

"Distinctions" is like having an executive coach in your pocket. Whether embarking on a journey to improve your leadership, or facing a particularly difficult challenge, the lessons provided will increase your confidence and effectiveness as a leader. Renowned executive coach, Mark S. Smith, reveals the lessons that have the greatest impact for leaders who want to make a difference for their organization and stand out as "best leaders." Each lesson is designed to be read in a few minutes and is accompanied by an exercise to practice and sharpen your skills. Regardless of your leadership role, this will become your reference guide.

Author Biography

Known for creating immediate and sustained impact, Mark S. Smith is sought after by top executives to help them achieve their leadership potential and position their organizations for long-term success. He has worked in nearly 40 countries with hundreds of senior leaders of corporations, government organizations, non-profit foundations, and industry associations. His client list includes many of the most prominent multi-national companies and their most influential leaders. His business experience began with IBM in 1984, after which he held senior executive positions with growing firms in the United States, Hong Kong, Brazil, and Switzerland. He founded Leadership Resource Institute in 2010 to make leadership programs more accessible to emerging leaders around the world. With a passion and curiosity for understanding the power of great leadership, Mark has delivered hundreds of keynotes, workshops and team interventions that have transformed organizations and the people that lead them. Mark graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He also graduated from Syracuse University with a Masters in Business Administration. Mark is the father of three children and lives with his wife on their sheep farm in the Piedmont region of Virginia