
Inspirational Gamechangers
How the best business talent create astonishingly successful companies
FT Publishing International
Published on 13. August 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-273-79281-9 (ISBN)
Description
This tracks the inspirational stories of over 30 great business leaders, from struggling entrepreneurs to sophisticated & successful professionals. From Steve Jobs & Richard Branson, to Arianna Huffington & Simon Woodroffe, discover the key lessons they learnt along the way so you can learn from them too.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 142 mm
Width: 219 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
366 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-273-79281-9 (9780273792819)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Gerry Thompson is an executive coach, mentor & team trainer. His clients include: American Express, Lloyds TSB, JP Morgan bank, UK Environment Agency, Reuters International, Hilton Hotels, EDF Energy & many more. David W. Mellor works with existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing one-to-one and group mentoring/advice. He also works with established/growing businesses, helping owners & executive teams take their business to the next level.
Content
About the authors
Introduction
The Gamechangers:
1 - Trailblazers
James Dyson: Dyson Research Design and Development
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Biocon
Simon Woodroffe: YO Sushi
Rita Clifton: Brands International
Todd Ostrander: Tectonic
Martha Lane Fox: Lastminute.com
Frank Meehan: Investor
Bryan Mistele: Inrix
2 - Disruptors
Steve Jobs: Apple
Richard Branson: Virgin
Aianna Huffington: Huffington Post
Muhammud Yunus: Grameen Bank
Jamie Oliver: Jamie Oliver Holdings
Jacqueline Gold: Ann Summers
Vernon Hill: Metro Bank
Peter Cullum: Towergate
Miles Roberts: DS Smith
3 - Values Led Businesses
Ben Cohen: Ben & Jerry's
Anita Roddick: Bodyshop
Rick Ridgeway: Patagonia
Craig Sams: Green and Black's
4 - Community Players
Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia
Justine Roberts: Mumsnet
Ruth Carnall: NHS
Steve Moore: Crowdshed
Lesley-Anne Alexander: RNIB
5 - Up-and-Coming Influencers
Dave Brailsford: Team Sky
Giles Palmer: Brandwatch
Rob Forkan: Gandys
Darren Fell: Crunch
Ruth and Amy Anslow: HisBe
Attributes of Business Gamechangers
Top Gamechangers' Learning Points
Introduction
The Gamechangers:
1 - Trailblazers
James Dyson: Dyson Research Design and Development
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Biocon
Simon Woodroffe: YO Sushi
Rita Clifton: Brands International
Todd Ostrander: Tectonic
Martha Lane Fox: Lastminute.com
Frank Meehan: Investor
Bryan Mistele: Inrix
2 - Disruptors
Steve Jobs: Apple
Richard Branson: Virgin
Aianna Huffington: Huffington Post
Muhammud Yunus: Grameen Bank
Jamie Oliver: Jamie Oliver Holdings
Jacqueline Gold: Ann Summers
Vernon Hill: Metro Bank
Peter Cullum: Towergate
Miles Roberts: DS Smith
3 - Values Led Businesses
Ben Cohen: Ben & Jerry's
Anita Roddick: Bodyshop
Rick Ridgeway: Patagonia
Craig Sams: Green and Black's
4 - Community Players
Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia
Justine Roberts: Mumsnet
Ruth Carnall: NHS
Steve Moore: Crowdshed
Lesley-Anne Alexander: RNIB
5 - Up-and-Coming Influencers
Dave Brailsford: Team Sky
Giles Palmer: Brandwatch
Rob Forkan: Gandys
Darren Fell: Crunch
Ruth and Amy Anslow: HisBe
Attributes of Business Gamechangers
Top Gamechangers' Learning Points