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The “I” in Team series explores three separate areas of life, starting with the self. In Find (available now), the reader is led on a journey to find their individual influence. In Be (available now), the reader learns the traits of a positive and ethical leader. In Build (coming soon), the reader learns how to build high-performing teams. The “I” in Team series was created by IA Business Advisors’ founder, Brian Smith. His daughter, Mary Griffin, assists in the development of the series.

Individual Influence: Find the "I" in Team

In Individual Influence, authors Brian Smith, Ph.D., and Mary Griffin make a persuasive case that even a company or team of individual players is still an "Individual" at its core―expressing the collective influence of all those who play a role in it. Thus, there is not just one "I" in team, but many.

Demonstrated through real-life experience working with and leading teams, the authors cover many transformative concepts, including:

  • How to be your best self so that your unique influence radiates from you
  • Reaping the benefits of slowing down and existing within the moment
  • How to delegate, hold accountable, define values, and achieve balance
  • Setting realistic success criteria for yourself and learning to celebrate small victories
  • Gaining more significant influence over your own conscious thoughts and reshaping your reality
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Individual Influence Book | Elgin, IL | 'I' in Team Series By IA Business Advisors
Positive Influence Book | Elgin, IL | 'I' in Team Series By IA Business Advisors

Positive Influence: Be the "I" in Team

In the second book in the "I" in Team series, authors Brian Smith and Mary Griffin show readers the fine art of transforming their influence into a force for good. They share tools on how to stay humble, lead themselves and the people around them well, and create opportunities to expand their influence in new and exciting ways, including offering wisdom on:

  • Understanding that each person is important and has tremendous influence
  • Looking out for common pitfalls and avoiding the traps you set for yourself
  • How to remain composed, take the high road, and avoid unnecessary overreactions
  • Understanding how you learn best so you can work to be your best self
  • Valuing true diversity and equality and understanding how it influences us all
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About the Authors

Brian Smith

Brian Smith has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, a Masters in Information Management Systems, and a Bachelor's in Accounting. Brian resides in Algonquin, Illinois, with his beautiful wife of 30 years, René, and their two dogs, Maizy and Moose. When he isn't traveling around the globe, Brian enjoys his time reading, cooking, riding his Sea-Doo, being with his children, and spending time with René.

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Mary Griffin

Mary Griffin has a bachelor's in English literature and a minor in psychology. Mary's biggest passions in life are animal advocacy, music, reading, and art. Every day, she strives to learn and grow in her personal development to better her influence.

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Brian Smith

Brian Smith has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, a Masters in Information Management Systems, and a Bachelor's in Accounting. Brian resides in Algonquin, Illinois, with his beautiful wife of 30 years, René, and their two dogs, Maizy and Moose. When he isn't traveling around the globe, Brian enjoys his time reading, cooking, riding his Sea-Doo, being with his children, and spending time with René.

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Mary Griffin

Mary Griffin has a bachelor's in English literature and a minor in psychology. Mary's biggest passions in life are animal advocacy, music, reading, and art. Every day, she strives to learn and grow in her personal development to better her influence.

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