Joseph J. Grano, Chairman and CEO of Centurion Holdings, has recently published the memoirs of his extraordinary life. In his book You Can’t Predict a Hero, Joe Grano talks about his amazing experiences from surviving combat in Vietnam to navigating the treacherous business climate of Wall Street. Throughout his memoirs, Joe Grano provides some timely and sage advice about how you should conduct yourself in business and personal relationships, and as a leader.

In You Can’t Predict a Hero, Joe Grano outlines six specific principals that have shaped his philosophy of life. These guideposts are 1. Problems require solutions. 2. Be the eternal optimist. 3. Reconcile yourself to the pursuit of self-interest. 4. You can’t predict a hero. 5. The truth is never wrong. 6. Humanity is just as important as hierarchy. Using these all-purpose guidelines, Joe Grano has been able to triumph over adversity and become an effective leader.

Joseph Grano served his country as an Army Green Beret, becoming one of the Army’s youngest officer when he earned the rank of captain. In civilian life, Joe Grano served as the chairman of UBS PaineWebber and the chairman of the President’s Homeland Security Advisory Council. Through war and peace, Joe Grano has experienced his fair share of crises. You Can’t Predict a Hero is the perfect guidebook to anyone facing challenges, and who needs relevant leadership pointers in dealing with these problems.