Some Things Don't Change - Smith, Wayne

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Résumé :
When Wayne Smith became the CEO of the family business nearly overnight, it was at the beginning of a complete reorganization. Fortunately, Wayne had the guidance and blueprint for success having worked alongside his father and grandfather for many years. He knew he had to follow the values and work ethic they had established in the first fifty-nine years of the business. With that as his platform, he then used his own tools, developed from years of experience, to make the decisions necessary to be an industry leader in the midst of industry and technology transformations. Smith has written Some Things Don't Change at the request of people who've met him and benefited from his example. He addresses the importance of learning throughout your career. Smith's ability to learn and grow from his mistakes, to treat other people with respect, and to know what good is, has made him a stronger, more successful leader. Some Things Don't Change contains practical advice and workable, useful tools for emerging and experienced business leaders. The principles herein will inspire leaders to take on the challenges that come with being the boss, and ascertain that while some things change and adapting is a key to being competitive, staying true to your values as a person and as a business will never be obsolete. Because in an ever-evolving business environment, some things don't change....

Biographie:
Wayne Smith was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and educated at Myers Park High School and the University of North Carolina. He served in the US Air Force. He was a sales manager and later vice president of E.J. Smith & Sons Co., then president, chairman, and CEO of Smith Turf & Irrigation. He served on advisory boards and committees in the turfgrass industry. He served on the USGA Green Section Committee, the North Carolina Gold Panel, and was a commercial member of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association, where he received the Distinguished Service Award. He was chairman of the board of the Children's Theater of Charlotte, president of the Sportsman's Club of Charlotte, council vice president of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, served on the board of directors of the North Carolina Hall of Fame, served as a deacon in the Presbyterian Church, and was on the board of directors of the UNC Charlotte Athletic Foundation. He also served on a number of community organizations. Married to Indun Patrick, Wayne has two daughters and five grandchildren....

Sommaire:
Wayne Smith was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and educated at Myers Park High School and the University of North Carolina. He served in the US Air Force. He was a sales manager and later vice president of E.J. Smith & Sons Co., then president, chairman, and CEO of Smith Turf & Irrigation. He served on advisory boards and committees in the turfgrass industry. He served on the USGA Green Section Committee, the North Carolina Gold Panel, and was a commercial member of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association, where he received the Distinguished Service Award. He was chairman of the board of the Children's Theater of Charlotte, president of the Sportsman's Club of Charlotte, council vice president of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, served on the board of directors of the North Carolina Hall of Fame, served as a deacon in the Presbyterian Church, and was on the board of directors of the UNC Charlotte Athletic Foundation. He also served on a number of community organizations. Married to Indun Patrick, Wayne has two daughters and five grandchildren....