Todd M. Smith Releases “Saving Local Leadership” book Celebrating the Local Leaders of Hurricane Helene

Eight principles to apply in crises and day-to-day leadership

Longtime public servant and retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Todd Smith, announces his debut book, “Saving Local Leadership” that heralds the impact local leaders and everyday people can have in their communities in the face of a crisis or a natural disaster like Hurricane Helene.

“Local leaders had to rise above political and social barriers and come together for an immediate response,” says Smith, the former Greeneville, TN city manager who chronicles everyday heroes who took charge without waiting for outside relief. “The book shares the stories of citizens who mobilized resources and support for their community through grassroots initiatives.”

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Smith describes eight virtues of local leadership that transform communities in both crises and day to day challenges. He dedicates the book to Greene County native Boone McCrary, a local healthcare hero who launched his boat to help others in the storm and lost his life doing so. Smith said McCrary truly lived by local leadership principles.

Who Should Read This Book:

• Anyone interested in leadership principles

• Government and municipal leaders, emergency workers, other community leaders

• Readers interested in inspiring stories documenting local history

The book is currently available on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/Saving-Local-Leadership and https://walmart.com.

Smith will be hosting a book signing and launch event at Johnson’s Literary Depot Saturday, October 3 from 9 am - 11 am. Address: 333 East Main Street, Johnson City, Tenn. 37601. The public is welcome to attend. Smith’s website is toddsmithleadership.com.

For interview requests, please contact Todd Smith at (mobile) 423-341-2645.