'I would recommend CEOs give this book to every manager in their company' Jim Smith, Vice-President, HR, SmithKline Beecham
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'I would recommend CEOs give this book to every manager in their company' Jim Smith, Vice-President, HR, SmithKline Beecham
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Jack s father was one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his time - the only problem was that the old man had no time, no friends, and died early. The prospect of following in the family tradition seems less than appealing to Jack but on the first day of his MBA he meets a retired professor who offers him a class that wasn t exactly on the curriculum: how to make it in business without losing in life. Over a series of memorable evenings the professor shares with Jack seven laws to turn his life around.
Don't settle for being money rich - time poorBelieve that the job you do makes a differencePlay to your strengthsBelieve in the power of dreamsPut your family before your careerKeep the common touchDon't settle for success; strive for significanceCritic Reviews
“Rob Parsons has an uncanny ability for asking life's most challenging questions in an unobtrusive way. - Jill Garrett, Managing Director, The Gallup Organisation, UKBefore you read one more book on how to climb the corporate ladder read this: it will help you make sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall. - Kevin Kaiser, Adjunct Professor of Finance, INSEADThis will be the most talked about business book of the year. It is essential reading for anyone who is serious about genuine business and people development. - Professor Jim SakerRob Parsons has an uncanny ability for asking life's most challenging questions in an unobtrusive way. - Jill Garrett, Managing Director, The Gallup Organisation, UKBefore you read one more book on how to climb the corporate ladder read this: it will help you make sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall. - Kevin Kaiser, Adjunct Professor of Finance, INSEADThis will be the most talked about business book of the year. It is essential reading for anyone who is serious about genuine business and people development. - Professor Jim Saker”
Rob Parsons has an uncanny ability for asking life's most challenging questions in an unobtrusive way. - Jill Garrett, Managing Director, The Gallup Organisation, UK
Before you read one more book on how to climb the corporate ladder read this: it will help you make sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall. - Kevin Kaiser, Adjunct Professor of Finance, INSEADThis will be the most talked about business book of the year. It is essential reading for anyone who is serious about genuine business and people development. - Professor Jim SakerRob Parsons has an uncanny ability for asking life's most challenging questions in an unobtrusive way. - Jill Garrett, Managing Director, The Gallup Organisation, UKBefore you read one more book on how to climb the corporate ladder read this: it will help you make sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall. - Kevin Kaiser, Adjunct Professor of Finance, INSEADThis will be the most talked about business book of the year. It is essential reading for anyone who is serious about genuine business and people development. - Professor Jim SakerAbout the Author
Rob Parsons is an international speaker on business issues. Each year he addresses thousands of people in live seminars as well as on radio, television and film. He is a lawyer by profession and is married to Dianne; they have two children, Katie and Lloyd.
Jack s father was one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his time - the only problem was that the old man had no time, no friends, and died early. The prospect of following in the family tradition seems less than appealing to Jack but on the first day of his MBA he meets a retired professor who offers him a class that wasn t exactly on the curriculum: how to make it in business without losing in life. Over a series of memorable evenings the professor shares with Jack seven laws to turn his life around.Don't settle for being money rich - time poorBelieve that the job you do makes a differencePlay to your strengthsBelieve in the power of dreamsPut your family before your careerKeep the common touchDon't settle for success; strive for significance
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