Are there any corporate CEOs who have embarked on a side-business of writing self-help books or giving tours?
August 7, 2012 5:34 AM Subscribe
Corporate CEOs turned Self-Help gurus?
Are there any corporate CEOs who have embarked on a side-business of writing self-help books or giving tours?
I'm thinking of people like Richard Branson (but not) whose advice and "guidance" is intended for situations that extend beyond typical corporate management advice and apply to everyday people.
This is a pretty broad net, but I'm looking for corporate crossovers from management advice to wider visionary projects like, "How to be Happy Forever" -- people that believe their corporate experience has given them some revelations on how to "live."
Are there any corporate CEOs who have embarked on a side-business of writing self-help books or giving tours?
I'm thinking of people like Richard Branson (but not) whose advice and "guidance" is intended for situations that extend beyond typical corporate management advice and apply to everyday people.
This is a pretty broad net, but I'm looking for corporate crossovers from management advice to wider visionary projects like, "How to be Happy Forever" -- people that believe their corporate experience has given them some revelations on how to "live."
Felix Dennis thinks of himself as a bit of a life coach.
posted by MuffinMan at 5:58 AM on August 7, 2012
posted by MuffinMan at 5:58 AM on August 7, 2012
The first name that came to mind was Harvey Mackay. He's the author of two very popular books, Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive, and Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt, and is the CEO of an envelope company, but he's more famous as a self-help writer.
posted by Jasper Friendly Bear at 6:07 AM on August 7, 2012
posted by Jasper Friendly Bear at 6:07 AM on August 7, 2012
It's still business related, but Tony Hsieh of Zappos' Delivering Happiness is a good read.
posted by judith at 7:12 AM on August 7, 2012
posted by judith at 7:12 AM on August 7, 2012
Michael Eisner straddles the line, apparently trying to be a guru for businesspeople.
posted by st starseed at 8:04 AM on August 7, 2012
posted by st starseed at 8:04 AM on August 7, 2012
Michael Hyatt, former CEO of Thomas-Nelson, speaks about leadership/values, etc. on his blog, and publishes businessy self help books.
posted by shivohum at 8:07 AM on August 7, 2012
posted by shivohum at 8:07 AM on August 7, 2012
Seconding Harvey Mackay. Besides the two books mentioned above, he's written six more, and has a syndicated newspaper column as well. (I really like his books)
Also, Jack Welch.
posted by SisterHavana at 9:43 PM on August 7, 2012
Also, Jack Welch.
posted by SisterHavana at 9:43 PM on August 7, 2012
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