Heartbeat
by Thomas Smith
HEARTBEAT by Thomas Smith has been honored as Award-Winning Finalist in the 2014 International Book Awards! HEARTBEAT: Musings on Leather and Leadership is a collection of provocative essays and is a look into the vibrant leather community and a great resource whether you are part of the leather community or simply like to learn about new cultures and explore. The book is based on the author's experience spanning over thirty plus years as a community leader. This book takes a look into the leather tribe, traditions, history and leadership. The book puts a human face on a subject often perceived as risque. Inside perspective and practical tips are delivered and are meaningful to those interested in being better community leaders. The book is especially relevant to those working with clubs, organizations, non-profits, and to improve individual skills and knowledge in the leather counter-culture. This book is based on the traditions of the 'unbroken chain' where those that go before pass on their expertise and knowledge to those who are coming up.
Paperback
English
Brand New
Author Biography
Thomas Smith's dedication, leadership and passion are shown in his thirty plus years of community engagement and achievements: as a club leader, titleholder, writer, and presenter. An author widely published in print and on-line, Thomas was honored as an award winning author in the International Book Awards in 2015, 2014, and 2013 and the USA Best Book Awards in 2014 and 2013. Thomas was honored with the 2014 Leathertarian Lifetime Achievement Award for having long standing performance and good work in the leather and fetish community. He was recognized with the President's Award from Pantheon of Leather in 2000 and the Southeast Regional Pantheon of Leather Award in 2011. Thomas was the inaugural recipient of the 2011 Connell-Stanley Award for Kentucky Leather Person of the Year. He was President of the Lexington Lyons Leather Club in Kentucky. He was Mr. Kentucky Leather 1997 and Mr. International Rubber 1999. He was Chair and Board member for the Leather Leadership Conference and received the Leadership In Action Award at LLC XX in 2016.
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