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Leadership is obvious from a mile away, and principled leaders prove that one person can make a difference with a compassionate vision that is bold enough to approach problems in new ways. In the process, such leaders find solutions that change and improve lives. Chris Meek has demonstrated this type of leadership throughout his life. His first book, Next Steps Forward , is more than a story of leadership-it's an inspiration. Following the terrorist attack on 9/11, a brave cadre of our nation's finest men and women took up arms to protect the freedoms and liberties we enjoy every day. Meek shares his unique vantage point of Ground Zero and the impact that day had on him. He walks us through his state of mind, and how the event motivated him to take action in support of others. Next Steps Forward chronicles the marriage of vision, determination, and evolving technology in order to support others and change lives. Chris's support has taken many forms since the 9/11 attacks. In the wake of the financial crisis, he helped educate families so they could keep their homes. Shortly thereafter, he mobilized a grassroots effort to send socks and supplies to deployed soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Starting in 2013, he and his organization shifted focus to helping wounded veterans take literal next steps, opening doors that put next-gen technology into the hands of VA medical personnel. Today, along with his BraveMind Alliance, Chris is furthering the reach of brain science and mental