The Mormon Way of Doing Business: How Eight Western Boys Reached the Top of Corporate America
Average Rating: out of 44 Reviews
Price: $15.99
Sale: $8.61
Manufacturer: Business Plus
EAN (European Article Number): 9780446696357
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Author: Jeff Benedict
Publisher: Business Plus
Dewey Decimal Number: 650
Publication Date: 2008-03-12
Reading Level: 256
Description: The Founder of JetBlue. The former CEO of Dell Computers. The CEO of Deloitte & Touche. The former Dean of the Harvard Business School. They all have one thing in common. They are devout Mormons who spend their Sundays exclusively with their families, never work long hours, and always put their spouses and children first. How do they do it?
Critically acclaimed author and investigative journalist Jeff Benedict (a Mormon himself) examines these highly successful business execs and discovers how their beliefs have influenced them, and enabled them to achieve incredible success.With original interviews and unparalleled access, Benedict shares what truly drives these individuals, and the invaluable life lessons from which anyone can benefit.
Details: This book was a great book to read. It shows how you can be a corporate officer and still maintain your integrity, honesty, and family life. Not only was it informative, but it was also fun to read.
Review Summary: Too Many Kids and Not Enough "me" Time?
Date: 2008-03-08
Details: This is an excellent book about combining Mormon values and career but
the main thing I got out of it is that these guys sacrafice "me" time in order to work excessive hours for the church while also spending time with their very large families and having demanding careers. Why not have two kids instead of six or seven and spend a little time relaxing and take up a hobby?. The section justifying tithing is amusing what a con job. I suspect it was Joseph Smith that coined the phrase "there is a sucker born every minute". But these people have chosen to live this way and it is not for me to say it is right or wrong. And the LDS church does occupy a permenant and growing place in my heart even though I am not a Mormon. I have noticed that since this books publication two of the main characters have been removed by their companies board of directors. It just might be that it really is impossible to do it all forever.
Review Summary: Excellent Book for Multitasking Families
Date: 2008-01-12
Details: This book is a must read for anyone trying to maintain a healthy balance between home, work, school, and involvement in the community.
Review Summary: Very Good
Date: 2007-12-23
Details: No matter what the religion. This was a great read and much can be learned from it.
Review Summary: Absolutely Excellent!
Date: 2007-12-02
Details: This is an absolutely awesome book. I could hardly put it down. It is amazing to read all the things the men in this book accomplished with a focus, most of all, on their family. If you have a busy schedule and wonder how to meet the demands of work, home, and church life, this is an excellent book to read. The greatest part of it all is that it reminds you that family is the most important thing.
out of 44 Reviews
