Author: Swanepoel, Stefan
Brand: Wiley
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 01-03-2011
Details: Product Description As a brutal business environment meets a soft economy, business leaders and managers are looking for sources of both inspiration and survival. This compelling new fable offers a riveting tale of life in Africa's Serengeti and what lessons it holds for today's beleaguered business people and struggling society. The 1.5 million wildebeest rely on stubborn endurance and support from the herd to survive; the crocodile is opportunistic; the cheetah ruthlessly effective; the giraffe embodies grace, the lion a master strategist, the mongoose is a risk-taker, the elephant is an excellent communicator. Review "You'll actually know more about yourself after you read this book - it's one of a kind." --Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager "A terrific book that will touch your life and increase your personal effectiveness. I enjoyed it immensely." --Bob Burg, author of the Go-Giver "A full sensory experience. This book is for those who are ready to clarify a code worth living and who are willing to challenge convention." --Susan Scott, author of Fierce Conversations "An instant classic! Discover the very best strategies to navigate through difficult times!" -- Tom Ferry, Author of the New York Times best seller Life! By Design "Surviving Your Serengeti is an exciting journey about life and business for any age, young and old". -- Dale Stinton, CEO, National Association of Realtors From the Inside Flap What's your survival strategy? The travelers in the safari see in the Serengeti the essence of life itself, and find a roadmap for mastering the difficulties and struggles we all experience every day. From the Back Cover 7 Questions This Book Tackles 1. Experiencing a challenge you wish to overcome? 2. Want to discover your hidden survival skills? 3. Still have a goal not yet achieved? 4. Interested to discover your instinctive strengths? 5. Can benefit from problem-solving thinking? 6. Know someone that has potential to excel? 7. Looking for a positive message to share? About the Author Stefan Swanepoel was born in the Serengeti (Kenya, Africa) and spent the first 35 years of his life in Kenya, Hong Kong and South Africa. As the son of diplomat, he is well versed in travel and has had first-hand experience in over 30 countries around the world. His academic accomplishments include a bachelor's in science, a master's in business economics, and diplomas in arbitration, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, computer science, and marketing. He has served as CEO of seven companies and two non-profits. Stefan has written 19 books on business trends, real estate and social media and is widely acknowledged as the leading expert on real estate business trends and has been listed as "One of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate." Today he is a keynote speaker almost every week captivating audiences worldwide. He has presented over 700 talks to over 400,000 people. Stefan lives with his wife and two sons in California.
Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
Languages: English