Do you love hats? Man, I love hats, and I've worn a lot of them in my lifetime--both literally and figuratively. I've been a trainer, a sales manager, an operations manager, and a human resources manager. I've led projects on a local, regional, and national scale. I worked collaboratively in project teams and independently. I've changed cultures and I've changed oil in pickup trucks. I've led training programs and I've led company cheers. I've tackled engagement issues and a guy with a handgun.All of that tells you what I've done, but it doesn't tell you who I am. This is who I am:--I'm a conflict manager. I firmly believe that any disagreement can be resolved with a thorough understanding and application of the truth. And ice cream.--I'm an agile communicator. I have a wealth of experience in public speaking and am a published author. I even have an award for writing Harry Potter fan fiction. Yes, that is a thing.--I'm a cool transactor. Not to be confused with Laverne Cox, who is a cool (and superb) trans actor. The more difficult the person I'm dealing with is, the more I shine.--I'm a solution finder. To quote one of the sages of my generation, "If you got a problem, yo, I'll solve it." I believe that you often have to think outside the box, but sometimes the solution is in the box if you only stop to check its contents.--I'm a dynamic leader. I want everyone I come in contact with to know that I have a passion for leading, and serving, others. And that I can juggle three tennis balls at once.I want to be your connection, your friend, and, quite possibly, your coworker. Hit that blue "Connect" button to get this party started or email me at leesmiley@gmail.com with any thoughts or ice cream recommendations you would like to share.Specialties: human resources, management, leadership development, performance management, strategic leadership, social media, talent acquisition, training, communications, employee relations, employee engagement, creativity, writing