Brian’s Books 2

About The Book:
“Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak – The Top Ten Sins Most Managers Make & How to Avoid Them” are woven into the ten chapters of this book. Each chapter is dedicated to one of those sins. And yes – I’ve committed each of them at one time or another. I was once the ultimate “Control Freak”! I was an “old school” micromanager. So I know from my own experiences, having spent 40 years managing and leading others, what works and more importantly what doesn’t work. I wrote this book so that first-time supervisors, managers and business leaders could learn from my mistakes. Even seasoned professionals can learn a thing or two by reading this book.

“I have been reading your book and it is even better than I thought. It is not just a book for managers – it is a great book (great practical advice) to a person/employee. I was reading carefully the parts on how to increase/improve self-esteem and confidence. Wonderfully done – I love it.” – J.C. – CBSA

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About The Book:
“Leadership Lessons from a Reformed Control Freak – A 4 Step Guide to Developing 21st Century Leaders.” Whether you are in a management position or play a leadership role in your organization, the challenges remain the same. New leadership skills are required for today’s workplace. Managers and Business Leaders must have exceptional people skills and master the ability to connect with others, build collaborative work teams, problem solve and deal with difficult people and challenging situations better. This workbook, based on Brian’s “Four Step Leadership Development Model©, will teach you how. The workbook is available in print or as an online course. To Buy This Book Contact Brian Smith

“I love the summaries at the end of each chapter. Also, like how you write “Worth Remembering …” before you list a quote. I think that’s a nice touch. You have a good balance between your own personal voice (like you’re talking directly to me) and practical voice (sharing general knowledge).” – Tim Milburn

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About The Book:
“Reflections of a Reformed Control Freak – Life Lessons I’ve Learned Along The Way”. My first book “Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak – The Top Ten Sins Most Managers Make & How to Avoid Them.” was written to help managers and business leaders learn how to manage and lead others more effectively. Several readers suggested that the content would also benefit anyone needing to learn how to manage their time more effectively, cope with stress, and get along with just about anyone – even if you don’t like them. If you find yourself wanting more and are ready to make a change and live a more purposeful life, a life more for filling, then this book is for you. It’s filled with tips and techniques to help you make those kinds of changes.

“Your life is a planned event. Wishing and hoping won’t make it so. When you change the habit, you change the result, but nothing will change unless you do.” – Brian Smith 

About The Book:
“New Revelations from a Reformed Control Freak – The Art of Managing and Leading Today’s Diverse Workforce “. Are you ready for the most significant workforce shift in over 100 years? Undoubtedly, this shift will dramatically affect how we communicate, interact and lead others moving forward. New leadership skills are required for the workplace of today. For the first time in our lifetime, we have the potential to work with four different generations at the same time. (Four if you count the Boomers who don’t want to retire and Generation X who can’t afford to.) In each generation, Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and the newest generation to enter the workforce in mass – Gen Z communicate, interact and are motivated by different values, wants and needs. Soft skills – your ability to communicate and interact more effectively regardless of gender or generation plays a pivotal role. You can learn how to manage and lead a more diverse workforce, build collaborative teams, resolve conflict or motivate others to perform at their best. This book will teach you how.

About The Book: Hard Cover, Special Edition
“New Revelations from a Reformed Control Freak – The Art of Managing and Leading Today’s Diverse Workforce Special Hardcover Edition”. Are you ready for the most significant workforce shift in over 100 years? This shift will dramatically affect how we communicate, interact and lead others moving forward. New leadership skills are required for the workplace of today. For the first time in our lifetime, we have the potential to work with four different generations at the same time. In each generation, the Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and the newest generation to enter the workforce in mass – Gen Z communicate, interact and are motivated by different values, wants and needs. Your success in managing and leading others is no longer dependent on your technical ability alone. Soft skills – your ability to communicate and interact more effectively regardless of gender or generation plays a pivotal role. The Special Hardcover Edition includes a 4-week online leadership development course at no additional cost. To enroll in the online course, contact Brian at; brian@briansmithpld.com

2 comments

  1. Thanks for providing me with a digital copy of your book. It’s chocked full of great insights. As I mentioned to you in the email, “Love the summaries at the end of each chapter. Also like how you write “Worth Remembering…” before you list a quote. I think that’s a nice touch. I think you have a good balance between your own personal voice (like you’re talking directly to me) and practical voice (sharing general knowledge).”

    I’m learning a lot as I read through it!

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