What Made Me Who I Am
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (593 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1682610004 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Starting a business is a wonderfully naïve venture. Only a fortunate few will survive--and very few of those who thrive will have something special to say about failure, success, and leadership. What were their most powerful influences? Defining moments? Decisions that contributed the most to their character and accomplishments? Swain captures answers to these questions and more in an inspiring, practical collection of true-life stories for leaders today. He began signing every speaker with a handshake; this proved to be the hallmark of trust that helped accelerate the company's growth. What Made Me Who I Am is also a terrific gift book for graduates and others who are just starting out in life. ABOUT THE AUTHORWashington DC-based BERNIE SWAIN is co-founder of Washington Speakers Bureau and today's foremost authority on the lecture industry. Over the past 35 years, Swain has represented former US Presidents, cabinet members, business executives, public figures, media leaders, and sports legends. For more, visit BernieSwain.. Years later, his roster of speakers would be the greatest in history since America's first agency represented a host of notables such as Mark Twain, Susan B. Anthony, and Frederick Douglass. The best of Swain's fortunes turned out to be the speakers themselves because these remarkable le
Leaders at every level will see themselves in his frank, true-to-life tales about risk, tough times, and resilience. Prepare to be surprised, inspired, and—most of all—changed.” (Daniel H. In this inspiring book, he convinced many of the great leaders of our time to share the key turning points in their lives. They are at their best when they bring about the best in everyone they encounter. Bernie Swain has done a masterful job capturing the moments that have become lasting lessons for so many of today’s greatest leaders.” (Luke Rus
Unique Insights On Success There are lots of books about success and the stories of successful people, but none have the unique insights and perspectives that Bernie Swain brings to What Made Me Who I Am. Bernie takes us behind the scenes of success as his extraordinary roster of friends share their experiences of life, leadership, challenges, and what made them who they are. This book is a delight from start to finish. Wonderful life lessons - I highly recommend!. Don't miss reading this one. What a great book. Stories of important people in famous people's lives and how they were made better people because of someone who cared.. Holly said Remarkable read. BernieSwain's new book, What Made Me Who I Am is a must read for people of all generations. It is an interesting and compulsive read that is perfectly messaged for the world today. With a focus on work ethic, determination , and leadership, it is simultaneously inspirational, informative and encouraging. As a gift, I am ordering What Made Me Who I Am for my book club, I am asking them to pass it on to a young person they mentor in order to share these great stories of inspiration and wisdom.
Washington DC-based BERNIE SWAIN is co-founder of Washington Speakers Bureau and today's foremost authority on the lecture industry. Over the past 35 years, Swain has represented former US Presidents, cabinet members, business executives, public figures, media legends, and more. For more, visit BernieSwain.