This book is about the advantages of the individual and how that affects a team.  The author dives into what it is to be individual and outlines that to be individual does not mean to be alone or just one. Through the journey of understanding what is individual, the author also helps each reader to realize their contribution to what "i" is in Team.  This book is about self realization and its application through the stories shared by the author's own life journey and realization of his contribution to the "i" in Team.  

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.

Brian Smith has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, a master's degree in Management Information Systems, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt Consultant. Brian has been helping business owners and managers since 1988. His company, Individual Advantages (DBA IA Business Advisors), 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 cooking, baseball, riding on his jet ski, mowing the lawn, and enjoying the outdoors. 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!