| How to Be Like Rich Devos: Succeeding with Integrity in Business and Life Contributor(s): Williams, Pat (Author), Denney, Jim (Joint Author) |
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ISBN: 0757301584 ISBN-13: 9780757301582 Publisher: Health Communications OUR PRICE: $16.11 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: In today's business climate, rocked with scandals involving unscrupulous business leaders and unethical business practices, this book highlights a man of the highest character and honesty who has built a multibillion dollar company without succumbing to the vices afflicting so many of today's corporate executives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Motivational - Self-help | Personal Growth - Success |
| Dewey: 650.1 |
| LCCN: 2003056865 |
| Series: How to Be Like |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6" W x 9.12" (0.95 lbs) 314 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Rich DeVos, founder of Amway and owner of the NBA's Orlando Magic, possesses qualities rarely found in business leaders today: leadership wisdom putting others first philanthropy patriotism focusing on family It is these qualities, along with his dedication to Christ, that have made him into the successful leader and beloved figure to millions that he is today. This book in the How to Be Like . . . series focuses on one facet of DeVos's character in each chapter, exploring how that one special quality has helped him to overcome huge obstacles and achieve the highest level of success and fulfillment and how you can benefit from this example in your own life. Author Pat Williams knows how to deliver a real page-turner by liberally sprinkling the text with quotes about DeVos from his friends, colleagues, NBA players, world leaders and others, and including sidebars that summarize DeVos's easy to follow success secrets. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williams, Pat: - Pat Williams is senior vice president of the Orlando Magic. He has worked for or with Rich DeVos for over 14 years and has unprecedented access to the people who know Rich best. Before joining the Central Florida pro basketball effort in 1986, Williams spent 12 seasons as general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, taking them to a World Championship title in 1983. Williams is married and the father of 19 children, including 14 adopted from four foreign countries. |