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We've all heard the old adage: When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. But no one ever says how. Finally, with the inspiration of Plato and the help of many other great philosophers, Tom Morris has figured it out and here gives us a recipe we all can use. Following up in the tradition of previous books like If Aristotle Ran General Motors, If Harry Potter Ran General Electric, Philosophy for Dummies, True Success, and Socrates in Silicon Valley, Tom blends powerful insights with great stories and good fun to illuminate the path of wise living in the face of challenge and change. Along the way, he shows us how to move with wisdom from difficulty to delight in everything we do. A major American corporation began to go through a period of tumultuous change and top executives had a problem: How could they stay focused and upbeat during this turbulent time while rumors were flying and everyone was worried? But they also had a solution. They turned to their favorite philosopher and invited him to create a special talk on how to handle change well. The natural reaction from the hundreds of executives and managers asked to listen to a talk on this in the midst of their tough situation might have been cynical suspicion. But Tom Morris won them over from the first minute and gave them a fast hour of wisdom they could use, delivered in a penetrating and fun way that drew rave reviews from all. The ideas of that talk grew and became this book. Are you going through any sort of major personal change? Is your industry altering? How are the people around you reacting to challenges that come their way? Is excitement in the air? Or is there far too much fear and negativity in response? This is a wise, engaging, cutting edge, and entertaining book on making the most of challenge and change. Too of us become anxious, defensive, and even angry about the change we face at work and in our lives. This manual on how to flourish in the midst of it all draws on the wisdom of the ages to reverse our common emotions, and it shows how even unsought and disruptive change can be a precondition for deep growth, extraordinary accomplishment, and real happiness.

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Tom Morris has done it again. This book provides fundamental and practically useable insights into the philosophic wisdom of the ages on dealing with change, the most pressing issue of today. I will distribute copies of this book to all the BB&T Senior Leadership Team as required reading. John Allison, Former Chairman, BB&T Tom Morris knows that leaders are always looking for fresh inspiration as they seek to create positive change. One part wisdom of the sages, one part practical advice, and one part Tom's unique insight from years of coaching teams to success, Plato's Lemonade Stand is welcome refreshment for the mind and the spirit. Patricia Woertz, Former Chairman, CEO and President, Archer Daniels Midland Company Tom Morris has once again inspired me to go stir up something great. Who else but America's modern day philosopher could mix together the wisdom of the ages with current events and his own personal experiences in a humorous, moving, accessible book of lessons on adapting to change? Robert P. Herrmann, CEO, Discovery Data Wonderful book! Anyone involved with leading change will benefit from Plato's Lemonade Stand! Learn to drink the sometimes sour parts of change through a peppermint candy straw. Stuart Reese, Past President, CEO, and Chairman, Mass Mutual Tom Morris cuts to the philosophical core of the relationship between change and the human Mind, illuminating a clever framework for recognizing when change is needed, and for accepting the process. Bill Richardson, Former Congressman, Secretary of Energy, and Governor of New Mexico If you've heard Tom Morris speak, you know how uplifting, enlightening and persuasive he can be. Read this book, and you'll feel as though you're having a delightful conversation with him. And what a blessing that we have this kind and wise fellow who has studied the great minds of the past and can so clearly advise us inhabitants of the present how that ancient wisdom applies to our modern problems. Tom Morris is an American treasure. Steve Leveen, Chairman and Co-Founder, Levenger, and Founder, the America the Bi-Lingual project I took my first Tom Morris class as an undergrad twenty years ago, and with his latest, the terrific Plato's Lemonade Stand, he demonstrates once again why we used to fight for the line to get into his courses. No one does more to make philosophy compelling, funny, and most importantly, relevant, than Tom Morris. Beyond 40 years old, I am still his eager student. Kevin Guilfoile, bestselling author of Cast of Shadows, The Thousand and A Drive Into The Gap I've really enjoyed Plato's Lemonade Stand. Tom's personality, wisdom, and humor radiate throughout! During a most difficult time in the financial markets, I found this book to be motivating, inspiring, and a good dose of reality about what is important in life. Well done! David McWilliams, Former Director, UBS Financial Services An appealing, smart, and original way of thinking about how to transform uncertainty into success--perfect for these changing and uncertain times. Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Power Play, Paranoia, Judgment, Company Man, and Killer Instinct, among many others

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