Some Things Don't Change

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.