Paid to Think: A Leader's Toolkit for Redefining Your Future Hardcover - 2012

David Goldsmith is a consultant, advisor, NYU instructor, speaker, telecast host, and author. He is the president of MetaMatrix Consulting Group and holds an MBA from Syracuse University. Through his work with leaders from around the globe, Goldsmith is the developer of the Enterprise Thinking model, a holistic approach to leadership and management based on the activities and tools that all decision-makers need to solve challenges and create opportunities. His expertise and advice is sought by leaders and managers worldwide, in businesses of all sizes, nonprofits and associations, and organizations including the military, government, and education. Goldsmith was named by Successful Meetings magazine as one of the Top 26 Hottest Speakers in the speaking industry. He received NYU's Outstanding Professor of the Year Award for developing and teaching two core courses, and his history of business success earned him The Citizens Foundation of Central New York's Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Central New York 40 under 40 Leadership Award. He serves on the national board of directors of the Institute of Management Consultants and hosts the organization's telecast series, Consultapalooza. Goldsmith is also the founder and telecast host of the New York State Chapter of the National Speakers' Association. In addition to authoring more than 500 published articles, he is a regular columnist for several organizations and publications. He resides in Manlius, NY, with his wife and two sons.