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

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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