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What do the following top business execs have in common?
- David Neeleman (CEO and Founder, Jet Blue)
- Jim Quigley (CEO, Deloitte & Touche)
- Kevin Rollins (CEO, Dell Computer)
- Kim Clark (Dean, Harvard Business School)
- Dave Checketts (ex-CEO, Madison Square Garden and New York Knicks)
- Gary Crittenden (CFO, American Express)
They are all devout Mormons who spend their Sundays exclusively with their families, who work smart (but not long hours) and who always put their spouses and children first.
These execs, along with dozens of others, all come from strong Mormon backgrounds. Indeed, their modern-day blending of commercial success along with their faith makes for a fascinating look at how they balance their lives.
For the first time ever, critically acclaimed author and investigative journalist Jeff Benedict (a Mormon himself) examines these highly successful Mormons business execs, and gets them to reveal how their beliefs have influenced them and have enabled them to achieve incredible success. With original interviews and unparalleled access, Benedict show how this mix of hard work and religion has propelled these individuals to the top of their respective professions.
Synopsis
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.