Think Smart Lead Smart describes the unintended impact of leaders working harder (but not smarter) to cope with the demands and pressures of high-level careers. The authors refer to this as the "accelerated state" and share examples of how this inhibits leadership success. Short, clear business cases and real-life stories are used to provide practical tips to improve emotional/social intelligence and regain leadership focus and respond to the ever-increasing pace of change. Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience and positive psychology--as well as the experiences of CEOs, Middle and Front Line Managers, Teachers and Business Coaches, --the authors lay out a simple framework to move from the accelerated state (disconnected and unaware) to the focused state (able to adjust to both change and challenge). Frenette and Donaldson bring together years of experience in working with leaders around the globe to show how the way we frame our challenges, the stories we tell ourselves and the culture we establish in our teams can separate the frenzied from the inspirational.