You are about to enter a world in which all the characters are animals. But these are not cartoon characters, team mascots or anthropomorphic manifestations of human tendencies – they are potent spirits in their own right. Animals to be sure – but animals of a very special sort. Continue reading “Dream Walk – Parables for the Living” »
Improving your leadership skills is one of the best investments that you can make in your future. If you are running your own company or a division. The platoon leader needs those skills as much as the general. Your skill as a leader defines you and makes it possible to achieve goals only dreamed of.
Good leadership is always part nature and part nurture. Whether you are aware of it or not, you are continually leading yourself and others. The question is ‘how good are you at it?’ The good news is that, with focus and effort, you can improve your leadership skills and get more out of life.
This book can help you become a better leader. Continue reading “Leadership – Notes From a Successful Entrepreneur and Experienced Coach” »
I am indebted to those angel investors that I have worked with. Their willingness to talk openly about their mistakes – the opportunities foregone – as well as their successes – has made this book possible. Without that, I would just be writing fictional accounts of a process that I viewed from a non-investor perspective. I dedicate this book to all of them. They are, after all, angels
Continue reading “The CEO’s Handbook Series – Volume Three: Getting Funded by Angel Investors” »
It doesn’t matter what business you are in; business development is one of the toughest challenges you have to meet. Your company’s future depends on your team’s ability to capture an expanding base of clients. Growth is achieved by driving into new markets – expanding business with existing clients – and avoiding serious mistakes that will harm your company’s reputation and future. Continue reading “The CEO’s Handbook Series – Volume Two: Business Development” »
The intent of this series is to give you the beginnings of insights – set you on the path that will result in your growth and mastery – open up the potential that has always resided within you. Be true to that project and our partnership will yield benefits far beyond your expectations. Available in eBook formats. CLICK HERE Continue reading “The CEO’s Handbook Series – Volume One: Notes for a Thinking Chief Executive” »
I am pleased to announce that The CEO’s Handbook Series is Available As Kindle Books on Amazon. Here are the links: Continue reading “The CEO’s Handbook Series is Available As Kindle Books on Amazon” »
What is the series about?
The CEO’s Handbook series (http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/DrSmith) focuses on the major challenges that CEO’s of mid-market companies face. Drawing on my experiences both as a CEO and as a coach to CEOs, I identify and address those challenges. The series is different from most of what is available. Rather than either a technical or academic approach, I decided on a ‘real world’ description and solution approach. I draw on my own experience and those of some very successful friends and associates. Continue reading “The CEO’s Handbook series by Dr. Smith” »
I have published my seventh book
Here is a listing of the books with links to the respective pages.
The first six books are available in all e-Formats. I would appreciate your forwarding the link with any endorsement that you feel inclined to add.
About This Series
As I look back over my experiences, the ones that I value above all are the times when I was able to help others. My fondest memories are of those times when a CEO faced a challenge that was truly daunting and was, with my help, able to overcome that challenge and grow in capability and understanding far beyond what they thought they were capable of. In a real sense, these books are written for those leaders who find themselves in similar situations – facing challenges that they are not sure they can overcome. The message that I very much want to communicate is ‘Yes, you can overcome. Yes you can grow in mastery, understanding and knowledge. You can become so much more than you are.”
The intent of this series is to give you the beginnings of insights – set you on the path that will result in your growth and mastery – open up the potential that has always resided within you. Be true to that project and our partnership will yield benefits far beyond your expectations.
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Save the trees – Read Green
It is a typical conversation which generally comes more than once during the initial months of most of my coaching engagements. The client – generally younger and less experienced than I am – will insist that something is beyond their capability. I will insist that it isn’t. And so I urge them to attempt – and they demure. Continue reading “Sample From The CEO’s Handbook” »
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