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Optimists Always Win!: Moving from Defeat to Life's C-Suite Paperback – January 12, 2021
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2022 International Book Awards — Finalist Spirituality: Inspirational Category
Our brain’s default setting is negativity. Ask anyone who has ever tried to lose weight, achieve a new skill, or incorporate a new habit and they can tell you that our natural tendency is to levitate toward mediocrity. However, optimism overpowers that negativity or tendency to be mediocre. International speaker and diversity/inclusion strategist Kimberly Reed’s book Optimists Always Win!: Unlocking the Power to Reach Life’s C-Suite isn’t merely motivational mumbo jumbo. It is designed to help readers develop a process to stay optimistic all the time. Reaching life’s C-Suite means obtaining a level of happiness, peace, wisdom and growth in all areas of our lives. It’s choosing optimism instead of anger, bitterness, or revenge.
The life events that unfold for Reed in Optimists Always Win! will do just that—challenge anyone facing what seems to be an impossible situation and show that victory is absolutely possible. Her heroic battle with her mother’s terminal illness and sudden loss as well as her subsequent battle with cancer will encourage others that one doesn’t have to face adversity with pessimism or hopelessness. Relying heavily on her faith in God and the optimism that she learned to cultivate, Kimberly Reed teaches her readers the ten discouragement eliminators she used, which helped her succeed not just in her fight against cancer but as she lives each day as her best self. The message of this book is simple: difficulties and struggles are unavoidable in life, but a person has complete control over one’s personal response to the situation.
Readers of this book will discover the following ten tools to eliminate discouragement, grow their faith, and engage an optimistic attitude for their own battles with the wisdom Kimberly was taught and subsequently put into practice during her own diagnosis and ultimate victory. They include:
· Discouragement Eliminator #1: Staying Away from Kryptonite
· Discouragement Eliminator #2: Defining Your Life’s C-Suite
· Discouragement Eliminator #3: Quieting the Soul
· Discouragement Eliminator #4: Gratitude
· Discouragement Eliminator #5: Faith at the Speed of Light
· Discouragement Eliminator #6: Unlocking Your Y.E.S. (You Empower Self) Factor.
· Discouragement Eliminator #7: Be Willing to Give What You Require
· Discouragement Eliminator #8: The Art of Becoming a Chameleon
· Discouragement Eliminator #9: The Power of Your Rearview Mirror
· Discouragement Eliminator #10: Taking the Elevator to Life’s C-Suite
These tools will help develop the fortitude to face every area of life with faith and optimism.
All Book Royalties Are Being Donated to a Premier Academic Research Institution for Integrated Breast Cancer Fund and Patient Care, and American Cancer Society AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Print length176 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHealth Communications Inc
- Publication dateJanuary 12, 2021
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-100757321054
- ISBN-13978-0757321054
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"Optimists Always Win! is an energetic and motivating self-help book to help you overcome life’s challenges.
With clarity and experience, Reed breaks down what it takes to turn your life around, using optimism as the vehicle. We humans have a natural tendency toward the negative, but the author knows how to break that age-old chain and unleash the power of positivity." ― Reader Views
"Kimberly Reed's writing is honest, open, and inspiring to the reader... The quizzes, scoring tables, and explanations are helpful and well done. She never turns anything into a sermon." ― Feathered Quill Book Awards
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Kimberly has developed a distinguished reputation as having one of the most distinct and powerful voices on the lecture circuit transforming the thinking of thousands. Kimberly’s infectious energy, lioness tone and inspiring sincerity engages audiences on topics ranging from the innovation and evolution of diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging, personal, professional and leadership development, entrepreneurship to teaching us Optimists Always Win!
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- Publisher : Health Communications Inc
- Publication date : January 12, 2021
- Edition : 1st
- Language : English
- Print length : 176 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0757321054
- ISBN-13 : 978-0757321054
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
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About Kimberly S. Reed, M.Ed, CDE
An award winning international speaker, author, corporate trainer and diversity, equality and inclusion executive, nationally recognized thought leader, expert, strategist and advisor to some of the world’s most influential organizations in global professional services, health care, financial services, consumer products and pharmaceutical industries. A seasoned leader in transforming organizations into high-performing enterprises and challenging leaders to live without limits, with more than 25 years’ of HR, talent acquisition and diversity & inclusion experience, successfully turning around troubled diversity practices by designing, building, leading and shaping high-performing cultures at global organizations with robust strategies, global employee development programs and enterprise-wide initiatives that have increased revenue growth and organizational brand eminence.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021What great stories and truth telling. I appreciated the author’s candor. LOVED! There are 10 Discouragement Eliminators. I read one of the reviews when someone said, the author said just exercise, meditate and pray. What? No one can teach you how to be happy or optimistic. All any person can do is share their own story and what they did to overcome those very dark moments. I read this book twice and it did just that. I now adopt some of the things the author suggests in each chapter to create a consistency in your life. I love the exercises and journal to write in. I do not know the author, but her authenticity beams through the pages and she truly cares about her readers. It takes courage to share your story. I love this book! I encourage everyone to read this book for a big boast during these times! It is not the Bible, it is a self help book. Also, read the other reviews as well. You will not be disappointed. And the book proceeds go to charity. — There is a difference between a hater review and a person with the right agenda.
5.0 out of 5 starsWhat great stories and truth telling. I appreciated the author’s candor. LOVED! There are 10 Discouragement Eliminators. I read one of the reviews when someone said, the author said just exercise, meditate and pray. What? No one can teach you how to be happy or optimistic. All any person can do is share their own story and what they did to overcome those very dark moments. I read this book twice and it did just that. I now adopt some of the things the author suggests in each chapter to create a consistency in your life. I love the exercises and journal to write in. I do not know the author, but her authenticity beams through the pages and she truly cares about her readers. It takes courage to share your story. I love this book! I encourage everyone to read this book for a big boast during these times! It is not the Bible, it is a self help book. Also, read the other reviews as well. You will not be disappointed. And the book proceeds go to charity. — There is a difference between a hater review and a person with the right agenda.Such a FANTASTIC read! So inspiring and motivating! Changed me.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022I loved AKA Soror, Kimberly S. Reed's book.
I suffer from Depression and was in a depressive episode back in November, 2022.
I picked up Miss Reed's book and started reading it. The Bible accounts and scriptures cited were very comforting to me and helped me to recognize the importance of GOD"s LOVE, MERCY, GOODNESS AND GRACE.
Thank you AKA Soror Kimberly S. Reed for an outstanding book, that I will consult again and again and again as I continue to battle Depression, as well as deal with the trials regarding taking care of my very, very sick, elderly Dad and my sick, elderly Mom.
Best regards always,
Frat/Brother Terrence D. Mack
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024Full of inspiring material reminding us to lean toward the bright side of life whenever possible.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022Life Happens and this small book helps to elevate our Reactions to life events. Kimmie, Kim, Kimberly S. Reed presents a clear, thoughtful, Spot on book as she moves us though many Life Events from her own story- Kim Reed uses Scripture and activities as she encourages us all to think higher and act according- I Highly recommend this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021With lots of excitement, I purchased this book a few months ago. While I consider myself a pretty optimistic person, we all need reminders to keep a positive attitude thru life's obstacles. And this book is a Perfect guide to help you develop and maintain Optimism and Gratitude, thru challenging times. It's the kind of book that you re-read whenever you need some Uplifting. It is truly a great and inspiring read.
5.0 out of 5 starsWith lots of excitement, I purchased this book a few months ago. While I consider myself a pretty optimistic person, we all need reminders to keep a positive attitude thru life's obstacles. And this book is a Perfect guide to help you develop and maintain Optimism and Gratitude, thru challenging times. It's the kind of book that you re-read whenever you need some Uplifting. It is truly a great and inspiring read.Perfect guide to developing and maintaining Optimism throughout life's journey!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021Kimberly Reed is unabashedly FABULOUS and demonstrates such strength of character. Lots of incredibly useful tools for staying optimistic. And, you can be a chameleon while remaining true to yourself. I've always known that we present different personas depending on the circumstances, but her articulation provides a frame for how best to understand this useful dynamic. Bravo!
Yvette Donado
- Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021I am really enjoying this book. This book especially An intentional environment in Chapter 6 really hit home for me. I thought I was an Optimist but Kimberly’s book has truly helped me to develop a process to stay optimistic at all times. Thank you Ms. Reed for your insight and knowledge that you share. This book is a must read.
5.0 out of 5 starsI am really enjoying this book. This book especially An intentional environment in Chapter 6 really hit home for me. I thought I was an Optimist but Kimberly’s book has truly helped me to develop a process to stay optimistic at all times. Thank you Ms. Reed for your insight and knowledge that you share. This book is a must read.Learning to be an Optimistic Always
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021Excellent easy to read book. However, this is a work book. In order to reap the full benefits, you'll have to spend time in self-reflection, answering hard questions, and doing the work the author challenges you to do.