Forbes Great Minds Of Business [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio Cassette)

by Fred Smith (Author), Peter Lynch (Author), Andrew Grove (Author), Paul Volcker (Author), Pleasant Rowland (Author), John Wiley (Author), Paul A. Volcker (Author)

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Do you have what it takes to make it in today's business environment? Forbes magazine senior editor Morgenson interviews five of today's top business personalities who share their insights and experiences to help others answer this question. She talks with Andrew Grove of Intel Corporation; Fred Smith, Federal Express; Peter Lynch, Fidelity's Magellan Fund; Paul Volcker, chair, Federal Reserve Fund; and Pleasant Rowland, Pleasant Company (producers of "The American Girl" product line). The criteria for selection include having known and overcome adversity, a keen understanding of human nature, flexibility, and a 100 percent commitment to a business goal. Morgenson's informal interview approach is customized with each person, according to his personality, background, and business, resulting in a successful learning experience. Highly recommended for all public libraries.?Dale Farris, Groves, Tex.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

In the fiercely competitive, high-risk world of big business, comparatively few survive the arduous climb to the top and fewer still remain there. Five such extraordinary individuals now share their insights and experiences with Gretchen Morgenson, Senior Editor at Forbes magazine, in Forbes Great Minds of Business.

• Andrew Grove the vibrant head of Intel -- the company whose microprocessors power 90% of the world's computers -- is widely regarded as the best corporate manager in America.
• Fred Smith a shining example of entrepreneurship at its best, the founder of Federal Express, Inc. has built an entire industry from scratch and has physically changed the way business is done.
• Peter Lynch during his 13 years at the helm of Fidelity's Magellan Fund, he outperformed the stock market averages at least fivefold, and masterfully turned Magellan into the nation's largest mutual fund.
• Pleasant Rowland with no experience in either the marketing or the toy business, she founded Pleasant Company, an immensely profitable doll, clothing, and publishing empire that is now worth $250 million.
• Paul Volcker perhaps the most famous chairman of the Federal Reserve, he laid the foundation for the biggest wealth-creating bull market the United States has ever known.

A fascinating look at five of today's top business personalities, Forbes Great Minds of Business is also an informative and inspirational guide to what it takes to succeed and thrive in today's business world.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Abridged edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671577220
• ISBN-13: 978-0671577223
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,431,684 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT IDEAS, February 21, 2000

By	JOE ZUCCHERO (Chicago, Il) - See all my reviews

This strong precise outlook reflects different aspects of different sides of the business spectrum. It's a truly positive look at successful businesses and the great minds behind them. Grove, Smith, Lynch, Rowland, & Volcker all share insights & directions in a volatile era. With Gretchen Morgenson, Senior Editor at Forbes magazine, letting these truly gifted individuals openly express ideas, predictions and success fortitudes. Forbes Great Minds made a lasting impression on me. It was great to listens to these fascinating people in an informal interview. To pick up one new idea and one new lesson is worth the time spent, but too generate the detailed information they provided is extraordinary.