Smile. Breathe. Listen.: The 3 Mindful Acts for Leaders

Smile. Breathe. Listen: The 3 Mindful Acts for LeadersThis book is for leaders at any level of the organization, who care about being the best leaders they can be. Written to be read in a one-hour, single sitting, this fast-read book focuses on the science around 3 mindful acts-smiling, breathing, and listening-which make leaders more fully present, aware, and thoughtful. Based on the science associated with these simple but powerful acts, this book explains how to execute each act. In fact, there are specific ways for leaders to smile, to breathe, and to listen. Written in clear and plain language, the research is also supplemented with a case study that demonstrates the impact of these 3 mindful acts. This book is a fast-read for both new and experienced leaders who want to add 3 powerful tools to their leadership toolbox.

Steve Gladis, Ph.D. A leadership speaker, author, and executive coach, Dr. Steve Gladis is an authority on the subject of leadership. CEO of Steve Gladis Leadership Partners-a leadership development company-he is the author of 19 books on leadership and a professor at George Mason University. His company works with businesses, associations, and U.S. government agencies, and he speaks regularly at conferences and corporate gatherings. A former faculty member at the University of Virginia, Dr. Gladis also served as an FBI special agent and was a decorated officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. His company donates a significant portion of corporate profits back to the community. His previous book, Positive Leadership: The Game Changer at Work, is available on Amazon.