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665. From Reflection to Responsibility: What 30 Years of S.M.A.R.T. Management Requires of Leaders Now

Thirty years ago, Individual Advantages began not as a firm with a master plan, but as a vehicle for learning — a place to observe how people behave when technology, pressure, and change enter their world.

In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith, PhD reflects on what three decades of S.M.A.R.T. Management — and a lifetime of learning, mistakes, and evolution — have revealed about leadership, growth, and responsibility.

This conversation moves beyond celebration and into obligation:

Why growth and scaling are not the same — and confusing them causes damage

Why S.M.A.R.T. only works…

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