Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

It’s why I wrote my book Why Leadership Sucks™ … to highlight the fact that servant leadership is the best way to go. What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? Compassion is a much more positive and useful trait than empathy.

Leadership 102

Leadership Self-aware Learning-by-Doing Open-book 102

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

It’s hard for us normal folk to imagine how disconnected those in positions of power and privilege can be from what we experience, but it it all too common. Turns out he was just a normal guy who loves trout fishing. That story made the rounds for several months and damaged that exec’s reputation.

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Blog Self-aware Trout Learning-by-Doing 172

Harvard Business Review

MAY 9, 2016

Al Ries and Jack Trout capture the essence of this model in their classic book Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind. For example, in the hospitality industry most brands operate with the roles of host/guest. In the taxi and livery industry, cabs and limo services have operated with the roles of driver/passenger.

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Brand Airlines Health Care Trout 8