How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#232: Pat Battle, Executive Chairman of Diamond Baseball Holdings – Optimism is a competitive advantage


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Optimism isn’t just a fluffy feel-good feeling. It’s a real asset in business. Learn how to make it your competitive advantage in this conversation with Pat Battle, Executive Chairman of Diamond Baseball Holdings, a company that owns 45 of the 120 minor league baseball teams.


You’ll also learn:


  • Why a job change between industries might not be as hard as you think
  • Two questions that will revitalize your customer experience
  • The most underrated negotiation tip
  • How to think creatively about your underutilized assets

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