Author: Bob Taylor
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118038681
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The inside story of the founding and growth of Taylor Guitars, one of the world's most successful guitar manufacturers Bob Taylor mixes the details of his experience as a tradesman and cofounder of Taylor Guitars, a world-famous acoustic and electric guitar manufacturer, with philosophical life lessons that have practical application for building a business. From the “a-ha” moment in junior high school that inspired his very first guitar, Taylor has been living the American dream, crafting quality products with his own hands and building a successful, sustainable business. In Guitar Lessons, he shares the values that he lives by and that have provided the foundation for the company’s success. Be inspired by a story of guts and gumption, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the hard lessons that made Taylor Guitars the company it is today.
Guitar Lessons
Author: Bob Taylor
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118038681
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The inside story of the founding and growth of Taylor Guitars, one of the world's most successful guitar manufacturers Bob Taylor mixes the details of his experience as a tradesman and cofounder of Taylor Guitars, a world-famous acoustic and electric guitar manufacturer, with philosophical life lessons that have practical application for building a business. From the “a-ha” moment in junior high school that inspired his very first guitar, Taylor has been living the American dream, crafting quality products with his own hands and building a successful, sustainable business. In Guitar Lessons, he shares the values that he lives by and that have provided the foundation for the company’s success. Be inspired by a story of guts and gumption, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the hard lessons that made Taylor Guitars the company it is today.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118038681
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The inside story of the founding and growth of Taylor Guitars, one of the world's most successful guitar manufacturers Bob Taylor mixes the details of his experience as a tradesman and cofounder of Taylor Guitars, a world-famous acoustic and electric guitar manufacturer, with philosophical life lessons that have practical application for building a business. From the “a-ha” moment in junior high school that inspired his very first guitar, Taylor has been living the American dream, crafting quality products with his own hands and building a successful, sustainable business. In Guitar Lessons, he shares the values that he lives by and that have provided the foundation for the company’s success. Be inspired by a story of guts and gumption, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the hard lessons that made Taylor Guitars the company it is today.
Lessons for Life's Journey
Author: Bruce S. Mallett
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Life can deal you with many challenges, which often are responded to without the benefit of lessons learned. As a result, we often make the same mistakes that our predecessors made as they faced these same challenges. The journey through life, or the journey up the ladder of a supervisor to a leader in a company, is much easier if we know of the mistakes that others have made and can learn lessons to apply when each of us goes through the same challenge. Many of us experience lessons, but it is the unique ones that provide us with the best lessons. If we listen, these lessons aid us in learning to better cope with life during each phase of the journey from beginning to end. These unique lessons are not often shared, and a broad spectrum of our society does not learn from them. Dr. Mallett combines some of his expertise with his personal learnings to provide all individuals in life with sixteen unique lessons to help every individual and family make better decisions going forward. The stories and examples in this book provide valuable lessons for individuals who are parenting children and for individuals who are transitioning from employees to supervisors, to managers, and finally to senior leaders in companies. Several of the lessons will help supervisors, managers, and leaders move easier through certain challenges as the lessons provide examples of dos and don'ts. The sixteen individual lessons gleaned from this book will help mitigate the trial-and-error approach to learning to be a good supervisor, manager, or leader for others. If applied, they will help you succeed as a manager, leader, and parent in life's journey!
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Life can deal you with many challenges, which often are responded to without the benefit of lessons learned. As a result, we often make the same mistakes that our predecessors made as they faced these same challenges. The journey through life, or the journey up the ladder of a supervisor to a leader in a company, is much easier if we know of the mistakes that others have made and can learn lessons to apply when each of us goes through the same challenge. Many of us experience lessons, but it is the unique ones that provide us with the best lessons. If we listen, these lessons aid us in learning to better cope with life during each phase of the journey from beginning to end. These unique lessons are not often shared, and a broad spectrum of our society does not learn from them. Dr. Mallett combines some of his expertise with his personal learnings to provide all individuals in life with sixteen unique lessons to help every individual and family make better decisions going forward. The stories and examples in this book provide valuable lessons for individuals who are parenting children and for individuals who are transitioning from employees to supervisors, to managers, and finally to senior leaders in companies. Several of the lessons will help supervisors, managers, and leaders move easier through certain challenges as the lessons provide examples of dos and don'ts. The sixteen individual lessons gleaned from this book will help mitigate the trial-and-error approach to learning to be a good supervisor, manager, or leader for others. If applied, they will help you succeed as a manager, leader, and parent in life's journey!
The Learning Journey
Author: June W. Lamb
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 1452534365
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
The Learning Journey compels the reader to see their own journey through life as a climb toward consciousness and survival. This gripping true story of one persons successful struggle to survive tragic and chaotic challenges can lead others to an examination of childhood scripts, and a recognition of their own value system based on their life experience. Combining psychological and spiritual wisdom, June Lamb, gives guidance and inspiration for those willing to step into the classroom called life as they explore what it means to be human. The acceptance of loss as part of that classroom, and the search for finding authority in religion, medicine, higher education, and law are widely explored in her absorbing story of a life full of universal themes that will be recognized by all. She tells her personal story in conjunction with case examples drawn directly from her years of practice as a family therapist.
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 1452534365
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
The Learning Journey compels the reader to see their own journey through life as a climb toward consciousness and survival. This gripping true story of one persons successful struggle to survive tragic and chaotic challenges can lead others to an examination of childhood scripts, and a recognition of their own value system based on their life experience. Combining psychological and spiritual wisdom, June Lamb, gives guidance and inspiration for those willing to step into the classroom called life as they explore what it means to be human. The acceptance of loss as part of that classroom, and the search for finding authority in religion, medicine, higher education, and law are widely explored in her absorbing story of a life full of universal themes that will be recognized by all. She tells her personal story in conjunction with case examples drawn directly from her years of practice as a family therapist.
Lessons
Author: Gisele Bündchen
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525538712
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The instant New York Times bestseller Supermodel and philanthropist Gisele Bündchen shares personal stories, insights, and photos to explore lessons that have helped shape her life. Gisele Bündchen's journey began in southern Brazil, growing up with five sisters, playing volleyball, and rescuing the dogs and cats around her hometown. In fact, she wanted to become either a professional volley player or a veterinarian. But at the age of 14, fate suddenly intervened in in the form of a modeling scout, who spotted her in São Paulo. Four years later, Gisele's appearance in Alexander McQueen's memorably rain-soaked London runway show in the spring 1998 launched her spectacular career as a fashion model, and put an end to the "heroin chic" era of fashion. Since then, Gisele has appeared in almost 400 ad campaigns and on over 1200 magazine covers. She has walked in more than 470 fashion shows for the most influential brands in the world. Gisele has become an icon, leaving a lasting mark on the fashion industry. But until now, few people have gotten to know the real Gisele, a woman whose private life stands in dramatic contrast to her public image. In Lessons, she reveals for the first time who she really is and what she's learned over the past 37 years to help her live a meaningful life--a journey that takes readers from a childhood spent barefoot in small-town Brazil, to an internationally successful career, motherhood and marriage to quarterback Tom Brady. A work of great openness and vulnerability, Lessons reveals the inner life of a very public woman.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525538712
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The instant New York Times bestseller Supermodel and philanthropist Gisele Bündchen shares personal stories, insights, and photos to explore lessons that have helped shape her life. Gisele Bündchen's journey began in southern Brazil, growing up with five sisters, playing volleyball, and rescuing the dogs and cats around her hometown. In fact, she wanted to become either a professional volley player or a veterinarian. But at the age of 14, fate suddenly intervened in in the form of a modeling scout, who spotted her in São Paulo. Four years later, Gisele's appearance in Alexander McQueen's memorably rain-soaked London runway show in the spring 1998 launched her spectacular career as a fashion model, and put an end to the "heroin chic" era of fashion. Since then, Gisele has appeared in almost 400 ad campaigns and on over 1200 magazine covers. She has walked in more than 470 fashion shows for the most influential brands in the world. Gisele has become an icon, leaving a lasting mark on the fashion industry. But until now, few people have gotten to know the real Gisele, a woman whose private life stands in dramatic contrast to her public image. In Lessons, she reveals for the first time who she really is and what she's learned over the past 37 years to help her live a meaningful life--a journey that takes readers from a childhood spent barefoot in small-town Brazil, to an internationally successful career, motherhood and marriage to quarterback Tom Brady. A work of great openness and vulnerability, Lessons reveals the inner life of a very public woman.
A Wondrous Journey
Author: Lynn Cluess Manzione
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1936198614
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
"A Wondrous Journey" shows us what can occur when action is taken. When photographer Lynn Cluess Manzione decided to take on a project to counter what certain media are portraying as "women worthy of our attention," she found herself on an incredible journey. Manzione traveled through time with Dr. Martha MacGuffie, a retired surgeon and eighty-six-year-old humanitarian whose poignant story not only achieved the photographer's mission to show that beauty is heart and soul deep, but also offered wonderful life lessons along the way. "A Wondrous Journey" is the chronicle of Dr. MacGuffie's inspiring life story one of triumph, loss, and profound compassion. It is also a journey of self-discovery for Manzione, which leads to what they both share on the pages of this small book with big lessons.
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1936198614
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
"A Wondrous Journey" shows us what can occur when action is taken. When photographer Lynn Cluess Manzione decided to take on a project to counter what certain media are portraying as "women worthy of our attention," she found herself on an incredible journey. Manzione traveled through time with Dr. Martha MacGuffie, a retired surgeon and eighty-six-year-old humanitarian whose poignant story not only achieved the photographer's mission to show that beauty is heart and soul deep, but also offered wonderful life lessons along the way. "A Wondrous Journey" is the chronicle of Dr. MacGuffie's inspiring life story one of triumph, loss, and profound compassion. It is also a journey of self-discovery for Manzione, which leads to what they both share on the pages of this small book with big lessons.
My Personal Best
Author: John Wooden
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071502033
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER For John Wooden's millions of fans--a heartfelt and revealing self-portrait about the people and events that shaped his life Sports Illustrated declared: "There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man." ESPN selected him as the "Greatest Coach of the 20th Century." From his birth on an Indiana tenant farm, to All-American honors at Purdue, to his historic record-setting UCLA dynasty, John Wooden is a towering figure in 20th-century sports, and his experience and wisdom an American treasure. In My Personal Best, Coach Wooden tells how he did it and the lessons he learned on his remarkable journey. Pairing never-before-seen photos from Coach Wooden's private collection with his personal stories and affirmations, this book encompasses the dramatic arc of Wooden's larger-than-life achievements and experiences. As he did in his perpetual bestseller Wooden, Coach offers a wealth of biographical details, personal reflections, and a lifetime of lessons. His millions of fans will cherish this definitive pictorial history of a living sports legend. "John Wooden is a living legend because he practiced what he preached--the code of ethics which created America's strength." --Phil Jackson, head coach, Los Angeles Lakers "Most of what I know, what's made me a smart man, has come from John Wooden." --Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer "A man of John Wooden's accomplishments and integrity would stand out in any era, but now, almost three decades after he coached his last game, he is in some ways an even more striking figure." --Bob Costas
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071502033
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER For John Wooden's millions of fans--a heartfelt and revealing self-portrait about the people and events that shaped his life Sports Illustrated declared: "There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man." ESPN selected him as the "Greatest Coach of the 20th Century." From his birth on an Indiana tenant farm, to All-American honors at Purdue, to his historic record-setting UCLA dynasty, John Wooden is a towering figure in 20th-century sports, and his experience and wisdom an American treasure. In My Personal Best, Coach Wooden tells how he did it and the lessons he learned on his remarkable journey. Pairing never-before-seen photos from Coach Wooden's private collection with his personal stories and affirmations, this book encompasses the dramatic arc of Wooden's larger-than-life achievements and experiences. As he did in his perpetual bestseller Wooden, Coach offers a wealth of biographical details, personal reflections, and a lifetime of lessons. His millions of fans will cherish this definitive pictorial history of a living sports legend. "John Wooden is a living legend because he practiced what he preached--the code of ethics which created America's strength." --Phil Jackson, head coach, Los Angeles Lakers "Most of what I know, what's made me a smart man, has come from John Wooden." --Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer "A man of John Wooden's accomplishments and integrity would stand out in any era, but now, almost three decades after he coached his last game, he is in some ways an even more striking figure." --Bob Costas
Humbled by the Journey
Author: Miguel "mike" Benito Ferndandez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990520528
Category : Cuban American families
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
In "Humbled by the Journey: Life Lessons For My Family...And Yours," Miguel "Mike" Benito Fernandez takes readers on parallel journeys: A 508-mile pilgrimage along El Camino de Santiago from France through Spain - and from a dirt road Cuban town to the pinnacles of U.S. business success. The book shines a light on the lessons Mike has learned over a lifetime of working tirelessly, overcoming obstacles and "showing up." The most important lesson: "You have to take care of those who come after you."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990520528
Category : Cuban American families
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
In "Humbled by the Journey: Life Lessons For My Family...And Yours," Miguel "Mike" Benito Fernandez takes readers on parallel journeys: A 508-mile pilgrimage along El Camino de Santiago from France through Spain - and from a dirt road Cuban town to the pinnacles of U.S. business success. The book shines a light on the lessons Mike has learned over a lifetime of working tirelessly, overcoming obstacles and "showing up." The most important lesson: "You have to take care of those who come after you."
Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers
Author: Fred Rogers
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401306039
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
An inspiring collection of thoughts to take with us on the paths we travel in life. For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with which you handle the change. With sections titled Who You Are Right Now, Loving and Being Loved, and Guided Drift, Fred addresses the scope of human transitions. It all comes down to knowing we're valuable, and that we're worthy of that value. As Fred would say, "You don't have to be anything more than who you are right now." In her foreword, Joanne Rogers shares the Fred she knew. With stories from their life together, the joys as well as the struggles, Joanne shows how Fred looked at life as a journey--with the ups and downs and in-betweens.
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401306039
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
An inspiring collection of thoughts to take with us on the paths we travel in life. For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with which you handle the change. With sections titled Who You Are Right Now, Loving and Being Loved, and Guided Drift, Fred addresses the scope of human transitions. It all comes down to knowing we're valuable, and that we're worthy of that value. As Fred would say, "You don't have to be anything more than who you are right now." In her foreword, Joanne Rogers shares the Fred she knew. With stories from their life together, the joys as well as the struggles, Joanne shows how Fred looked at life as a journey--with the ups and downs and in-betweens.
Leading Matters
Author: John L. Hennessy
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503608026
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
In Leading Matters, current Chairman of Alphabet (Google's parent company), former President of Stanford University, and "Godfather of Silicon Valley," John L. Hennessy shares the core elements of leadership that helped him become a successful tech entrepreneur, esteemed academic, and venerated administrator. Hennessy's approach to leadership is laser-focused on the journey rather than the destination. Each chapter in Leading Matters looks at valuable elements that have shaped Hennessy's career in practice and philosophy. He discusses the pivotal role that humility, authenticity and trust, service, empathy, courage, collaboration, innovation, intellectual curiosity, storytelling, and legacy have all played in his prolific, interdisciplinary career. Hennessy takes these elements and applies them to instructive stories, such as his encounters with other Silicon Valley leaders including Jim Clark, founder of Netscape; Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State and Stanford provost; John Arrillaga, one of the most successful Silicon Valley commercial real estate developers; and Phil Knight, founder of Nike and philanthropist with whom Hennessy cofounded Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. Across government, education, commerce, and non-profits, the need for effective leadership could not be more pressing. This book is essential reading for those tasked with leading any complex enterprise in the academic, not-for-profit, or for-profit sector.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503608026
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
In Leading Matters, current Chairman of Alphabet (Google's parent company), former President of Stanford University, and "Godfather of Silicon Valley," John L. Hennessy shares the core elements of leadership that helped him become a successful tech entrepreneur, esteemed academic, and venerated administrator. Hennessy's approach to leadership is laser-focused on the journey rather than the destination. Each chapter in Leading Matters looks at valuable elements that have shaped Hennessy's career in practice and philosophy. He discusses the pivotal role that humility, authenticity and trust, service, empathy, courage, collaboration, innovation, intellectual curiosity, storytelling, and legacy have all played in his prolific, interdisciplinary career. Hennessy takes these elements and applies them to instructive stories, such as his encounters with other Silicon Valley leaders including Jim Clark, founder of Netscape; Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State and Stanford provost; John Arrillaga, one of the most successful Silicon Valley commercial real estate developers; and Phil Knight, founder of Nike and philanthropist with whom Hennessy cofounded Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. Across government, education, commerce, and non-profits, the need for effective leadership could not be more pressing. This book is essential reading for those tasked with leading any complex enterprise in the academic, not-for-profit, or for-profit sector.
Lessons Learned from the Path Less Traveled Volume 1
Author: Zero Dean
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578428680
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
"NOT EVERYONE WILL UNDERSTAND YOUR JOURNEY. THAT'S FINE. IT'S NOT THEIR JOURNEY TO MAKE SENSE OF. IT'S YOURS." - Zero DeanLessons Learned from The Path Less Traveled Volume 1 represents nearly a decade of lessons that were all prompted by and learned from actual life experiences along the path less traveled. There is no filler here. From page 1 to page 350, everything in this book was written & included with the potential value it may add to reader's lives in mind. This book is packed with pages of encouragement, food for thought, reminders, and strategies to help readers cope with and overcome life's challenges. This book is packed with pages of encouragement, food for thought, reminders, and strategies to help readers cope with and overcome life's challenges. 1) Lesson to help you: Find motivation & take action. Overcome challenges & obstacles. Develop discipline. Boost your confidence. Immunize against criticism. Expand your awareness. Increase your resilience. Manage your time better. Deal with discomfort. Reduce stress. Ensure you are on the right path. Discover what makes you happy. Live a meaningful life. Protect against manipulation. Nurture your relationships. Face your fears. Save your life. 2) No filler. Find potential value on any page. 3) Read it your way. Lessons can be read in any order from any page. 4) Read a little or a lot. Lessons take anywhere from 5 seconds to 5 minutes to read. Read whenever you want & choose only what you have time for.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578428680
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
"NOT EVERYONE WILL UNDERSTAND YOUR JOURNEY. THAT'S FINE. IT'S NOT THEIR JOURNEY TO MAKE SENSE OF. IT'S YOURS." - Zero DeanLessons Learned from The Path Less Traveled Volume 1 represents nearly a decade of lessons that were all prompted by and learned from actual life experiences along the path less traveled. There is no filler here. From page 1 to page 350, everything in this book was written & included with the potential value it may add to reader's lives in mind. This book is packed with pages of encouragement, food for thought, reminders, and strategies to help readers cope with and overcome life's challenges. This book is packed with pages of encouragement, food for thought, reminders, and strategies to help readers cope with and overcome life's challenges. 1) Lesson to help you: Find motivation & take action. Overcome challenges & obstacles. Develop discipline. Boost your confidence. Immunize against criticism. Expand your awareness. Increase your resilience. Manage your time better. Deal with discomfort. Reduce stress. Ensure you are on the right path. Discover what makes you happy. Live a meaningful life. Protect against manipulation. Nurture your relationships. Face your fears. Save your life. 2) No filler. Find potential value on any page. 3) Read it your way. Lessons can be read in any order from any page. 4) Read a little or a lot. Lessons take anywhere from 5 seconds to 5 minutes to read. Read whenever you want & choose only what you have time for.