Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, was asked the most important characteristic of a leader. Optimism was his answer. After all pessimists don’t start and build successful companies. Pessimists don’t create the future. Pessimists don’t’ change the world. It’s the optimistic entrepreneurs that overcome naysayers, funding issues, and hundreds of set-backs and challenges to ultimately build a successful company. If you want to experience first-hand what optimism can do simply drive down the 101 corridor of Silicon Valley. Visit the companies and talk to the employees. Sit in the cafés and listen to the conversations. There’s a collective optimism and positivity that drives innovation, creates jobs and represents everything that is right and great about America. While the rest of the country was …
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