Conquering Adversity

by Christopher Novak

Chris Novak understands adversity and what it takes to overcome it. He weathered the life-changing storm of losing his precious wife and unborn son and from that experience has created a guide that will benefit all of us. This book is inspiring. It introduces you to the hero you already are and gives you Six Strategies to discover that inner hero when it matters most. When adversity comes, will you be ready? Begin your journey now.

120 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2004

About the author

Christopher Novak is a professional speaker who has inspired thousands of people nationally and internationally with his, Conquering Adversity, message. Based on his first book, this powerful, true-life presentation focuses on the hero inside each of us and what it takes to rise above change, challenge and adversity in our professional and personal lives.

Chris is also the author of five other leadership development books, 4 Circles of Good Business (Core Concepts, Inc. 2006), Lead Like a Pirate (Cornerstone Leadership Institute; 2007), Inspired to Lead (Walk the Talk, 2010), and Targeted Leadership (Novak, Ballas, School Age Notes, 2010), Inspired to Succeed (Walk the Talk, 2012) along with more than two dozen articles in publications that include HR Magazine, Newsweek, Smithsonian Air & Space, CUPA-HR Journal and many more.

Chris is a seasoned human resources executive whose former positions included senior level positions with Cornell University and Syracuse China Company. In 2001, he started his own professional development company, The Summit Team, focusing on leadership training and executive coaching. His clients have included industry giants as well as regional businesses who seek out his innovative and creative training style.

He has a bachelors degree in aeronautics-mathematics from Miami University and a masters degree in business management from the State University of New York. Chris resides in Upstate New York.