Thought Leaders
Optimism Is Your Greatest Asset — Until It Starts Working Against You. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.
Believe in their potential. But trust their actions.
C. Lee Smith
CEO of SalesFuel and Certified Behavioral Analyst
Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor
C. Lee Smith is the CEO and founder of SalesFuel, a sales and marketing research firm, and a certified behavioral analyst. Recognized as one of the world's leading sales consultants by Selling Power magazine, Lee is a popular keynote speaker, bestselling author and co-host of "Manage Smarter."
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