Serial entrepreneur and business visionary Dale Partridge built a multimillion-dollar company differently than how the typical enterprise is built. He did so using seven core beliefs that he believes are the secret to creating a sustaining world:• People matter• Truth wins• Transparency frees• Authenticity attracts• Quality speaks• Generosity returns• Courage sustainsAnd now he is not alone. Every day major headlines tell the story of a new and better American marketplace. Established corporations have begun reevaluating the quality of their products, the ethics of their supply chain, and how they can give back. Meanwhile, millions of entrepreneurs who want a more responsible and compassionate marketplace have launched a new breed of socially focused business models. And you can too! In People Over Profit, find the courage to value honesty over deception, transparency over secrecy, authenticity over hype, and ultimately, people over profit.
Blake Mycoskie Pořadí knih (chronologicky)
Blake Mycoskie je zakladatelem a hlavním dárcem bot společnosti TOMS. Jeho inovativní obchodní model „One for One“ spojuje nákup s pomocí lidem v nouzi, což vyústilo v globální hnutí poskytující miliony párů bot a zrakovou péči. Jeho vize se rozšířila i do kávového průmyslu s cílem zajistit čistou vodu. Mycoskieho kniha „Start Something That Matters“ inspiruje ostatní k začlenění filantropie do podnikání i osobního života, čímž podněcuje vznik sociálně uvědomělých podniků a spotřebitelů pro lepší budoucnost.



Start Something That Matters
- 224 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
<p><b>Love your work, work for what you love, and change the world—all at the same time.</b> What most matters to you? Should you focus on earning a living, pursuing your passions, or devoting yourself to the causes that inspire you? The surprising truth is that you don’t have to choose—and that you’ll find more success if you don’t. That’s the breakthrough message of TOMS’ One for One movement. You don’t have to be rich to give back. You don’t have to retire to spend every day doing what you love. You don’t have to take a vow of poverty to dedicate yourself to the causes you believe in. You can find profit, passion, and meaning all at once—<i>right now</i>. </p><p>In <i>Start Something That Matters, </i>Blake Mycoskie tells the story of founding TOMS, one of the fastest-growing young companies in the world, and combines it with lessons learned from such innovative entrepreneurs and thinkers as Timothy Ferriss, Lauren Bush, Tony Hsieh, and Seth Godin, among others. He presents the six simple keys for creating or transforming your own life and business, from discovering and refining your core story to being resourceful even without resources; from overcoming fear and doubt to incorporating giving into every aspect of your life. And in the spirit of One for One, with every book you purchase, a new book will be provided to a child in need. <i> Start Something That Matters</i> is the inspiring story of a movement, a manifesto for the next stage of American business, and a blueprint for the new generation of entrepreneurs who want to live a meaningful and successful life.</p><p><b>Why this book is for you: </b> <b> </b> • You’re ready to make a difference in the world—through your own start-up business, a not-for-profit organization, or a new project you create within your current job. • You want to do the things you love, serve people in need, and create a meaningful career—<i>all at the same time. </i> <i> </i> • You want to learn how Blake—and the founders of organizations like FEED Projects, charity: water, and Zappos, among others—worked through fear and failure to put his dreams into action. <b>You’re ready to start something that matters.</b></p><p></p>
Start something that matters
- 189 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Known as the founder of TOMS Shoes and as a contestant on The Amazing Race, Mycoskie uses his experience with TOMS, as well as interviews with leaders of non-profits and corporations, to convey valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, transparency of leadership, and living by one's values.