"It can be scary. It can be overwhelming. It can be immensely rewarding. What is this thing that can have people confused with conflicting emotions? What is it that everyone believes will instantly give them the status and power they desire yet inspires so little interest for learning the good, bad and ugly lessons? Leadership." - Excerpt from Nicole's book. Leadership: From Theory to Real-World Gold Learning leadership can be done through books, courses, or consultants, but the most impactful lessons come from applying them yourself or observing others in action. And the author learned many lesson "growing up in the corporate world." Tired of theoretical leadership books? Nicole F. Smith offers a refreshing alternative in her book. Her 26-year leadership journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions, but through it all, she's unearthed 20 valuable "golden nuggets" of wisdom. A Gen X Leader in the Trenches As a Gen X leader caught between Millennials and Baby Boomers, Nicole shares practical lessons learned while in the fire and more than likely, no one to help extinguish it. Expect a quick, engaging read that combines different leadership styles with real-world anecdotes and humor. This book empowers both leaders and employees. Leaders can discover how to help their teams reach their full potential, while employees can gain insights to build a fulfilling and thriving career. Leadership Takes Heart (and a dose of courage) As Smith says, "leadership takes heart. It takes bravery, and it takes courage." Are you ready to take the plunge?