Be the "I" in Team

Our influence is our greatest responsibility. And our greatest gift.We are influenced by every person and interaction we have, and, in turn, we influence everyone and everything around us. We all have a choice about what to do with our influence: Will we leave a negative impact on others or use our influence to become a shining beacon of positivity?Smith and Griffin upskill readers with tools to stay humble, lead themselves and the people around them well, and create opportunities to expand their influence in new and exciting ways, including offering wisdom on:Understanding that each person is important and has a tremendous influenceLooking out for common pitfalls and avoiding the traps you set for yourselfHow to remain composed, take the high road, and avoid unnecessary overreactionsUnderstanding how you learn best so you can work to be your best selfValuing true diversity and equality and understanding how it influences us allThrough sharing these core principles, readers learn to harness their power to create positive, lasting improvements in the people and environments around them. By helping readers understand the power they have to affect change, Positive Influence offers ideas for how to step into a life filled with prosperity and share that prosperity with everyone they touch. "Positive Influence: Be the 'I' in Team is a toolbox for managers to understand how their personal influence can affect every level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs." "Understanding the value of our influence can be a challenge for many. My influence has been to help people communicate and connect more effectively through The Fine Art of Small Talk. Positive Influence: Be the 'I' in Team is an important book that will enhance our understanding of influence in a positive and encouraging way." "Leaders have paid lip service to the value of their team members for too long while not exhibiting the behaviors that reflect a true commitment - and they are paying the price. In the timely and thought-provoking Positive Influence: Be the 'I' in Team, Smith and Griffin bring the broad subject of influence to the ground level and show leaders what effective behaviors, mindset, and action look like in the real world. A timely and relevant leadership guide during turbulent times. Grab a highlighter and write all over this book." "Positive Influence is another great addition to the 'I' in Team series. I enjoyed the vulnerability shared by the authors with personal case studies that I can relate to." "I love how Brian and Mary highlight choices and influence we have in our lives to make a positive impact to inspire people around us. I encourage your entire team to read this book." "This book should be gifted to all college graduates entering the workforce. We would all be so lucky to hire someone who has taken the time to absorb Brian and Mary's discerning advice."

After helping over 18,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide, Dr. Brian Smith and his daughter, Mary Smith, share their knowledge of being a great leader in their second book of The I in Team Series. Individual Advantages: Be the "I" in Team emphasizes that one's greatest responsibility is their influence. Building on the lessons taught in the first book, Be the "I" in Team aims to guide current and aspiring leaders towards being a positive influence on their teams. The authors use real-life experiences working with and leading teams to discuss: • Being your best self so you can contribute your unique influence • How to delegate, hold accountable, define values, and find balance • The benefits of slowing down and staying in the moment • Remaining humble, mindful, honest, and consistent • Paying attention to details and investing in self-education Designed to engage, empower, and challenge current and aspiring leaders with the information needed to be a positive influence and grow unique strengths, this book does not adopt a "one size fits all" methodology.