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After helping over 18,000 CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide, Dr. Brian Smith shares his knowledge of creating great leaders in his first book of The I in Team Series.

Dr. Smith's approach to teaching is unparalleled, utilizing a combination of personal storytelling and philosophy to present the reader with a meticulous way of achieving prosperity.

Using the book's core message—know yourself down to your foundation—Dr. Smith discusses how to:
• Discover and overcome self-defeating behaviors
• Set and measure realistic goals
• Become accountable for actions and behavior
• Slow down for productivity
• Appreciate and focus on the present moment

Designed to engage and empower current and aspiring leaders with information to find individual success, this book does not adopt a "one size fits all" methodology.

"Rich in detail and thought-provoking ... Individual Advantages: Find the I in Team proves a powerful and informative aid to personal development and a fascinating introduction to his series.

A must read it is recommended without reservation." —Book Viral

"… Smith uses clear, encouraging prose … and he overcomes the simplistic nature of his points by using a winningly self-deprecating tone. … These personal anecdotes make the resulting lessons ('There is no human on earth who has earned the right to treat another human being poorly,' for instance) feel far more meaningful.
 
A colorful and conversational manual that should help readers—personally and professionally—to better assess themselves and to build richer relationships with others." —Kirkus Reviews

"… Smith appreciates the uniqueness in every person and explores various ways that can help one fully maximize the opportunities around them... Smith also encourages the reader to engage in introspection, though he admits that this process is quite personal.

One of the things that I liked about the book is its inclusion of the author's personal stories. Not only do they contain invaluable lessons, but they also helped me remember the author's advice even after I had completed the book...

... Individual Advantages is appropriate for readers who wish to develop their own unique abilities and personal strengths while working on their weaknesses so as to benefit their teams. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars." —EmunahAn on OnlineBookClub.org

Dr. Brian Smith has a PhD in organizational psychology, a master's degree in management information systems, a bachelor's degree in accounting, and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt Consultant. Brian has been helping business owners and managers since 1988. His company, IA Business Advisors (a DBA of Individual Advantages), has helped over eighteen thousand clients since 1996. His educational background coupled with thirty years of experience is what led Brian to write this book. His passion for helping others and seeing them succeed to their fullest potential is unparalleled.

Brian is married to his beautiful wife (René), has three children (Kristin, Mary, and Henry), and one doting granddaughter (Kenzi). Brian and René reside in Algonquin, Illinois but have had the opportunity to live in Colorado and Oregon. Brian's greatest joy in life is his family. During the nicer seasons of Illinois, Brian finds pleasure in grilling, baseball, riding on his jet ski, mowing the lawn, and enjoying the beautiful weather.

Brian's personal definition of prosperity is realizing that in each moment he is in control and responsible for his own destiny; whatever that may bring. His personal motto is: Live in the present. There is nothing more important than what you are doing at this moment, it's the time you have to make your best decision!