The Practical Optimist

HOW ENTREPRENEURS CAN DARE TO DO MORE-AND STILL KEEP IT REAL A SEASONED CEO UNLOCKS THE SECRETS TO NAVIGATING BUSINESS-AND LIFE. Economic disruption. Pandemic panic. Volatile world events. Massive change has suddenly become a constant in recent years, and, as a result, many a business leader has experienced whiplash trying to adapt. So-how do you handle huge, un- expected challenges without losing your grip? How do you find success when everything around you appears to be coming apart at the seams? In The Practical Optimist: An Entrepreneurial Journey Through Life's Turning Points, seasoned CEO Ken Schmitt, the son of a serial entrepreneur, shares his powerful secrets for facing down your fear, rising above the madness, and coming out on top. Through Schmitt's frank, compelling, and occasionally hilarious accounts of how he coped with his most difficult personal and professional crises, you'll discover strategies that will empower you to view life through a new lens and be proactive when trouble strikes. This isn't theoretical advice-this is straight talk from a CEO who's "been there, done that" and understands what's required of leadership in these turbulent times. Be prepared to give The Practical Optimist a prominent place on your shelf of business books.