Distinguished executive coach, author, and speaker, Steve Gladis is one of the country's leadership experts. CEO of Steve Gladis Leadership Partners--a leadership development company--he is the author of 21 books on leadership and a professor at George Mason University in The Mason Institute for Leadership Excellence. His company works with businesses, associations, and U.S. government agencies, and he speaks regularly at conferences and corporate gatherings. A former faculty member at the University of Virginia, Gladis also served as an FBI special agent and was a decorated officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. His company donates a significant portion of corporate profits back to the community. His most recent books are Smile. Breathe. Listen: The 3 Mindful Acts for Leaders and Positive Leadership: The Game Changer at Work.