Bibliograph

What it takes, lessons in the pursuit of excellence, Stephen A. Schwarzman

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What it takes, lessons in the pursuit of excellence, Stephen A. Schwarzman

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

platesportraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What it takes

Responsibility statement

Stephen A. Schwarzman

Sub title

lessons in the pursuit of excellence

Summary

From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzman's life to show readers how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive, or simply someone looking for ways to maximize your potential, the same lessons apply. People know who Stephen Schwarzman is-at least they think they do. He's the man who took, 00,000 and co-founded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over, 00 billion (as of January 2019). Heâ s the CEO whose views are sought by heads of state. Heâ s the billionaire philanthropist who founded Schwarzman Scholars, this centuryâ s version of the Rhodes Scholarship, in China. But behind these achievements is a man who has spent his life learning and reflecting on what it takes to achieve excellence, make an impact, and live a life of consequence. Folding handkerchiefs in his fatherâ s linen shop, Schwarzman dreamed of a larger life, filled with purpose and adventure

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