DescriptionHow did a former garbage man become the head of a billion-dollar sports and entertainment empire? This fascinating biography tells the story of Wayne Huizenga, the businessman who earned a fortune with Blockbuster Video and now owns the Miami Dolphins, the Florida Marlins, and the Florida Panthers. Under his guidance, Blockbuster grew from 19 stores to a chain of more than 3, 700, and annual revenues climbed from $7 million to $2.6 billion. Learn how Huizenga's strategic planning, management style, and deal-making acumen helped make him one of the richest and most powerful figures in America - and get a peek at this mogul's next move.
DescriptionAre there really secrets to success? Turn to Fortune for analysis and information about the people and ideas that drive global business. These 8 articles profile business executives - from corporate giants to innovative entrepreneurs - who have something important in common: successful approaches to business challenges. You'll hear: "Who Is Bob Kierlin - and Why Is He so Successful?, " "How a Little Company Won Big by Betting on Brainpower, " "Not a Fool, Not a Saint, " "Women, Sex, and Power, " "The Boss's Other Life, " "What Exactly Is Charisma?, " "Beating the Odds, " and "Michael Dell Turns the PC World Inside Out."…
DescriptionAs a star safety for the Los Angeles Rams, Johnnie Johnson's personal approach to the game of football helped him to excel for 10 years. Today, Johnson uses that same personal approach to get ahead in the business world, where he owns 2 companies - a personal development firm and a highly successful real estate agency. Find out the secrets of Johnson's method in this powerful, engaging account, which shows how to take immediate control of your life.
DescriptionRoger Crawford is one of America's most highly regarded speakers and a shining example of the power of resilience to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world. Physically challenged from birth, he has learned from experience that resilience - our ability to thrive under stress and bounce back from hardship - is a skill that we can all develop and maintain. Now, with his unique blend of humor, savvy, and hard-won wisdom, he shows you how you can make resilience the springboard to your own success. Where are you coming from? How long have you been there? Where are you going? Starting with these fundamental questions, Crawford invites you to take stock, to examine your attitudes, the way you see yourself, and your motivations. Then, from this new wellspring of awareness, you can begin to build your resilience - and reap the benefits of living a healthier, happier, more productive life.
DescriptionThey were called the class from hell - 34 inner-city sophomores LouAnne Johnson inherited from a teacher who'd been pushed over the edge. She was warned that her new assignment would be dangerous, but where the school system saw 34 unreachable kids, Johnson saw young men and women with intelligence and dreams. Hear how Johnson broke the rules to give these kids belief in themselves, and the ability to beat the odds when statistics said they'd never graduate. This is a remarkable memoir of a tough, dedicated, inventive teacher, whose inspiring story later spawned a hit movie and television series.
