Icons of Business: An Encyclopedia of Mavericks, Movers, and Shakers [2 volumes]

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The huge popularity of The Apprentice reflects the degree to which business has emerged as a primary force in popular culture. Not surpisingly, what it takes to succeed in the cutthroat corporate environment is not unlike show businessstrong ego, ability to withstand rejection, creativity, and risktaking, to name a few of the requisite qualities. Icons of Business presents 24 entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and mavericks whose influence extends beyond business into society at large. From Martha Stewart to Ben and Jerry, Bill Gates to Anita Roddick, Icons of Business offers indepth profiles of the business leaders whose names and products have become household words. Each profile includes discussion of the subject's background, career, accomplishments, supporters and detractors, and lasting influence.

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The entries provide more than mere biographical information; instead, they give context for each individual that begins with a brief overview of his/her achievements, followed by detailed discussions of personal history, career path, and personal life. Each entry includes a major Leadership Lessons section, wherein strategies and philosophies come to light; a time line; a bibliography; and handy company contact information. Attention is given to critics and the potential future of each icon. One of the especially nice features is the inclusion of a photograph with the entry's introduction.Useful for adults but especially recommended for young adult collections. * Library Journal *
[S]howcases 24 contemporary innovators, mavericks, and corporate leaders in a wide range of industries and industry niches.This set part of Greenwood's Icons series, will be used in academic and large public business collections by students and entrepreneurs to study leadership methods and successes. Readable and engaging profiles for students who are interested in business. * Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin *
In this encyclopedia, 23 prominent figures in the contemporary business world are profiled, with discussions of their personalities, career path, leadership style, organizations, skills, and traits, as well as information on biography and their personal lives. How these leaders wield power in the political arena is also discussed, and sections on criticism of them and their future impact are included. Individuals were chosen if their companies were successful market leaders, and they represent a variety of industries. Examples are Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Alan Greenspan, Lee Iacocca, Phil Knight, Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, Sam Walton, and Ted Turner. Quotes, company information, and timelines are incorporated, and information for the entries was drawn from research texts, management books, biographies, autobiographies, interviews, and company websites. * Reference & Research Book News *

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Kateri Drexler is a freelance writer and editorial project manager, specializing in books and teaching/research materials for the educational and training markets. She is also President and Founder of WestSlope IT, Inc., a research and consulting firm in technology training, market analysis, and advertising. She has served as a professor of business administration and marketing at the University of San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador, and has taught business courses at the University of Colorado Graduate School of Business, and has served in a variety of management, marketing, and consulting positions. She is the author or coauthor of several textbooks, including Strategies for Active Citizenship and Keys to Business Success.