{"product_id":"book-bsiq","title":"Fierce Optimism","description":"\u003cp\u003eAttitude can be sexy— a practical and inspirational guide for using  kindness and positivity as a winning strategy from \u003cem\u003eCelebrity Apprentice\u003c\/em\u003e champion, Hollywood veteran, and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Leeza Gibbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe live in a winner-take-all world, in which only the toughest   thrive.  On the surface, from the living room to the boardroom, it’s certainly no place for nice.  Civility and kindness are often the price of admission, and empowering communication is checked at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeeza Gibbons is a culture changer who doesn’t “mess with mean.” She has fiercely redefined optimism, and used positive communication as an empowerment strategy to win with class. She refuses to to sacrifice kindness as she has succeeded in getting ahead. Working for decades in an intense, often merciless industry that rewards novelty, ruthlessness, and the next big thing she has applied smart principles and excelled through savviness—without having to sell her soul or fake it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut redefining nice does not mean being a pushover. As the winning  contestant on the hit show \u003cem\u003eCelebrity Apprentice\u003c\/em\u003e, the former host of \u003cem\u003eEntertainment Tonight \u003c\/em\u003erelied on her fresh and authentic “no drama” mentality and smart strategies to outmaneuver the other contestants without disempowering them. Throughout the competition, Leeza kept her cool and, most importantly, remained true to herself and her values. In this book, she reveals the secrets of her years of success and bares the stories and vulnerable moments that led to where she is today. Her success is proof that optimism works. You can play it your way and still win.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cem\u003e Fierce Optimism\u003c\/em\u003e Leeza combines stories from her own life and tales of other pioneering business leaders with core principles that others can apply to take them to the next level of success:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•    Engage optimism and kindness as your competitive edge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•    See success unshared as failure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•    Empower the team, and \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e win \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•    Pay it forward by mentoring others\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•    Be transparently you\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with down-to-earth advice and empowering stories, \u003cem\u003eFierce Optimism\u003c\/em\u003e makes clear that with kindness, authenticity, and smart teamwork, you can be nice—and win.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49345382285616,"sku":"BDbsiq","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49345382351152,"sku":"ZEbsiq","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49345382449456,"sku":"ZMbsiq","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/bsiq-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776941285","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-bsiq","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}