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Title: Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community
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Manufacturer: Wiley
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| Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community by Wiley Inspirational, Insightful and Hands On Practical | | This book provides truly inspirational stories of incredible individuals (certainly including Bert Berkley himself) who are doing great works to make a difference, each in their own way. In addition, the interviews are really helpful getting into the motivations and challenges faced in these endeavours, and there is a very practical, 'how to' sense about it all. A MUST READ!! | | Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community by Wiley A blueprint for making an impact on the world | The authors know what they're talking about; they have spoken to some of the most visionary leaders in the business world and brought us their stories of why giving back has made extraordinary changes in our communities. The authors hope the book will become a catalyst of change for businesspeople who want to make an impact on the world around them - a blueprint for doing just that is contained in these pages. There is much we can all learn from this book.
| | Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community by Wiley Leading by Example | | Excellent book that reinforces the idea that business and personal responsibility go hand in hand. Getting involved in your community and making a difference is something that should be part of our everyday lives. The book has several wonderful stories of how individuals are making this happen and the benefits received by all involved. Business is often seen as a selfish enterprise - this is a very different look at what's being done today in business and what's possible. | | Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community by Wiley feel good reading | | giving back by bert berkley is an informative read that gives reader ideas ti=o use to create good deeds in your community al newman | | Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community by Wiley An Excellent Read! | This book is a MUST read for anyone seeking inspiration! It is filled with riviting stories of people who had the courage to make their ideas around improving their communities (and/or the world) come to life.
I was impressed and inspired by the individuals who had the tenacity to fight for changes that would improve the circumstances of others. The stories in this book not only touched my heart, but also reitterated many life lessons that must not be forgotten. We all must remember that by giving back to others, you are ultimately helping everyone. I was awakened by this book and will definately work to do a better job of giving back. Thank you Mr. Berkley and Mr Economy! | | Giving Back: Connecting You, Business, and Community by Wiley Product Description | | There is something exciting happening in businesses across the country. More business-people and more companies than ever are participating in charitable activities and are learning that giving back is not a slogan—it is a way of doing business and a way of life. Giving Back reveals how fundamental and lasting changes are being accomplished in communities and highlights highly effective organizations from a number of major metropolitan areas, including Kiva.org, Horizons for Homeless Children, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, LINC, Stonyfield Farm Profits for the Planet, and many more. You will be inspired by the stories, anecdotes, personal observations, experience, and advice of visionary leaders in business, including: -
Roger Brown and Linda Mason, cofounders of Bright Horizons Family Solutions -
S. Truett Cathy, founder and Chairman, Chick-fil-A®, Inc. -
Matt Flannery, cofounder of Kiva.org -
Gary Hirshberg, Chairman, President, and CEO of Stonyfield Farm -
Kent C. (Oz) Nelson, retired chairman and CEO of United Parcel Service In each case, you will discover the positive benefits of becoming personally involved in your community and of affiliating your business with charities and nonprofits. These benefits include an increase in your bottom line and in your employees' morale, as well as a boost to your company's brand and reputation—all through giving back. |
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