About the Author

Don Barden is a Christian writer and speaker who happens to be a classically trained economist. He earned his M.B.A. in Global Technology Management and International Business with an undergraduate B.B.A. in Economics and Finance. He is ABD with a Ph.D. in Finance. He resides in Atlanta Georgia and is fluent in international business affairs and technology. Don's work challenges and motivates people to think deeply about their beliefs, and reveals a unique perspective of modern Christian life. He believes a plan to consistently achieve maximum leadership in communication, sales, and management was presented to us in the Bible, we just missed it. His "unfair advantage" theories are revolutionary in today's economy as he leads you on a journey that exposes the myth of modern leadership and communication techniques. He awakens your creative energy, and identifies the pathway to uncharted performance through cultural change based on Biblical principles and active teachings from Christ himself. Expertly mixing humor, academic capital, and time-tested systems, Don engages audiences through his highly personal and interactive speaking style. Don has the unique ability to break down historical barriers and build an irresistible and motivated force of empowered team talent. As an author, speaker, advisor and corporate executive, Don Barden's counsel is highly sought after by some of the world's most successful businesses. His experience with cultural change and record-setting success have drawn him to corporate and political leaders who want to tap into his real-world experience in order to move their organization to higher levels of achievement. Don specializes in faith based corporate leadership and technology management. He is currently the CEO and owner of the Perfect Plan Company, which is diversified into Technology Staffing, TV, Radio, Leadership and Sales Consulting. His books are published in over 39 countries and his firm employ's over 300 people based in Atlanta and Birmingham. Don also serves as a Trustee and the past Chairman for the Summit Counseling Center in Atlanta, Georgia. A multidiscipline family and personal counseling center who serves over 8,000 clinical hours per year. Additionally, he is a leading advisor to several private schools and faith based organizations. Don is a Special Advisor to the Sua Sponte Foundation, and a strong supporter of the US Army 1st Ranger Battalion based in Savannah Georgia.