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The Alchemy of Leadership Mien
The Alchemy of Leadership Mien is a practical guide for new professionals and first-time leaders focused on inspiring genuine followership and building team loyalty. It teaches readers to blend foundational leadership skills with personal presence and influence to create authentic impact, emphasizing trust, alignment of values and communication, and confident leadership presence.
Ronald Edward Smiley
Ronald Edward Smiley, PhD, is a freelance consultant specializing in strategic management and leadership development. A retired Navy Senior Executive Service member with nearly five decades in public service, he now leads leadership workshops and writes on career and personal growth. Dr. Smiley holds advanced degrees in management from Claremont Graduate School, an MBA from Pepperdine University, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Howard University. He is active in several professional and community organizations and resides in Ventura, California, with his wife.
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The Alchemy of Leadership Mien
