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Stefan Swanepoel (Author)
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March 1, 2011
As a brutal business environment meets a soft economy, business leaders and managers are looking for sources of both inspiration and survival. This compelling new fable offers a riveting tale of life in Africa's Serengeti and what lessons it holds for today's beleaguered business people and struggling society.
 
The 1.5 million wildebeest rely on stubborn endurance and support from the herd to survive; the crocodile is opportunistic; the cheetah ruthlessly effective; the giraffe embodies grace, the lion a master strategist, the mongoose is a risk-taker, the elephant is an excellent communicator.

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"You'll actually know more about yourself after you read this book - it's one of a kind."
--Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager

"A terrific book that will touch your life and increase your personal effectiveness. I enjoyed it immensely."
--Bob Burg, author of the Go-Giver

"A full sensory experience. This book is for those who are ready to clarify a code worth living and who are willing to challenge convention."
--Susan Scott, author of Fierce Conversations

"An instant classic! Discover the very best strategies to navigate through difficult times!"
-- Tom Ferry, Author of the New York Times best seller Life! By Design

"Surviving Your Serengeti is an exciting journey about life and business for any age, young and old".
-- Dale Stinton, CEO, National Association of Realtors

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What's your survival strategy?
 
The travelers in the safari see in the Serengeti the essence of life itself, and find a roadmap for mastering the difficulties and struggles we all experience every day.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (March 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470947802
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470947807
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (211 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stefan Swanepoel was born in the Serengeti (Kenya, Africa) and spent the first 35 years of his life in Kenya, Hong Kong and South Africa. As the son of diplomat, he is well versed in travel and has had first-hand experience in over 30 countries around the world.

His academic accomplishments include a bachelor's in science, a master's in business economics, and diplomas in arbitration, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, computer science, and marketing. He has served as CEO of seven companies and two non-profits.

Stefan has written 19 books on business trends, real estate and social media and is widely acknowledged as the leading expert on real estate business trends and has been listed as "One of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate."

Today he is a keynote speaker almost every week captivating audiences worldwide. He has presented over 700 talks to over 400,000 people.

Stefan lives with his wife and two sons in California.

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have enjoyed this book twice already. The first time through it is a great read with a plot and parable being the first thing noticed and business lessons the second level. Upon review the business lessons pop off the page and a deeper understanding of myself and others started to form. I recommend this book to anyone looking to grow as an individual or become more of a business leader. It is highly readable, very enjoyable and wonderfully informative!
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Serengeti a must read! March 7, 2011
Format:Hardcover
Length: 1:37 Mins
This amazing fable not only brings you to the Serengeti it helps you understand the people in your everyday life.

A must-read for anyone who has to deal with corporate politics or individuals in a group setting.
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Surviving... February 11, 2011
Format:Hardcover
Length: 1:17 Mins
Crushing your business by being a trust agent on your way to your business' tipping point may happen in a blink, but you will definitely be an outlier. To be that outlier, do you know what your predominant skill set is in life?

Often, nature provides powerful examples of life simply persevering and enduring. Stefan Swanepoel, a noted author and speaker brings us a book that uses a safari on the Serengeti as a stage to show how the traits of seven animals are reflected in our lives.

I was fortunate enough to receive an advanced copy of Surviving Your Serengeti recently. Upon reading Stefan's fable of a safari on the Serengeti, drawn from his personal experience, I find myself itching to get to the Serengeti to see these animals and their traits first hand. Stefan paints a vivid picture of each animal, their traits and how these traits are reflected in how we go about our lives. It is these traits that we will recognize in ourselves and see as our predominant form of enduring and persevering.

You can find out which predominant animal's traits you have by taking the "What Animal Am I?" quiz.

Me? I'm a Graceful Giraffe:
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Serengeti Experience
What a great read! You can imagine yourself being apart of this journey as if you were there with the characters learning about the animals and their skills. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Stacy
Must Read!
I have heard Stefan speak several times, but this is the first time I was able to hear "Surving Your Serengeti". Read more
Published 1 month ago by JamieS
Personality Determines Actions- How To Survive YourPersonal Serengeti
New York Times Bestseller "Surviving your Serengeti 7 Skills to master business and life is a fable of self-discovery. I loved this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Cowger
Simple and Profound
I resisted reading this book until I heard Stefan speak at the Women's Council of Realtors meeting in Long Beach CA. Read more
Published 2 months ago by SDoherty
Energy and Creativity
Not only is this a great book, I had the chance to see Stephan in person! Wow, lots of energy! Who could imagine that one could use the characteristics of animals to relate to our... Read more
Published 2 months ago by An Avid Reader
Surviving your Serengeti:7 skills to master business and life
FANTASTIC read! You are taken on a spectacular journey with Stefan right from the start and all the way to the finish. Read more
Published 2 months ago by WCRAngie
A Safari of Self-awareness
This insightful book proposes that everyone has his or her own Serengeti to survive, be it a hostile environment or difficult challenges. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Garrett Culhane
Not as riveting as I had hoped
Surviving Your Serengeti: 7 Skills to Master Business and Life is a New York Times Bestseller and is billed as a "Fable of Self-Discovery". Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sarah Rollandini
Never Delivered
I was looking forward to reading the book but the publisher indicated the book was on back order. That was 6 months ago and I have never received the book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Just Bibliophiles
Very Entertaining
Outstanding short read that is an artfully written in comparing both life and death on the African Serengeti, with our own struggles in life at times. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Auteur
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