Robert Anderson Jr. has led in the most high-stakes environments imaginable-first as a state trooper, then as a senior law enforcement official with the United States government, and finally as CEO and advisor to Fortune 500 companies. He's helped leaders navigate the unpredictable terrain of risk and uncertainty, but the most important leadership lessons didn't come from the boardroom-or the battlefield. They came from life itself.

Lead Anyway is a powerful, personal, and practical guide for anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed, off-track, or unsure of what to do next. Anderson explores what it means to lead when life doesn't go according to plan and the stress is high. Through gripping stories and grounded wisdom, he reveals:

• Why leadership is more about showing up than standing out
• How mindset-not circumstances-determines your impact
• What to do when fear, failure, or frustration threaten to derail you
• And how to rise with purpose when everything feels like too much

Whether you're running a company, raising a family, or just trying to hold it together, this book will meet you in the mess-and challenge you to lead anyway.