Entrepreneurship The Wright Way

Entrepreneurship The Wright Way is packed with crisp business nuggets that would resonate with the new or established business person. It is a must have for individuals who are looking to learn essential business traits and fundamentals to build a solid foundation for their business. You will learn: - What entrepreneurship is all about-the information will help you identify if you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur - Shifting of the mindset- this information will help you establish the right mindset of an entrepreneur - Goal Setting- this information will help you understand why it is important to set SMART goals as an entrepreneur AND MUCH MORE...

An award-winning speaker, marketing specialist, and dedicated student of the Wright Brothers uses the experience of the famous first family of flight to create a plan for achieving success that is based on constructive conflict, addressing tough issues first, pursuing knowledge, and "inveterate tinkering."

The must-read summary of Mark Eppler's book: "The Wright Way: 7 Problem-Solving Principles from the Wright Brothers that Can Make Your Business Soar". This complete summary of the ideas from Mark Eppler's book "The Wright Way" tells the story of the Wright brothers, who successfully built and flew an aeroplane in 1903, despite most people believing it was impossible. In his book, the author analyses the keys to their success, highlighting their approach to problem solving in seven principles, which can be directly applied to solve the challenging problems in the broader business community today. This summary describes each of the seven principles in detail and explains how you can apply them to your business. Added-value of this summary: - Save time - Understand key concepts - Expand your business knowledge To learn more, read "The Wright Way" and discover how you can apply the principles of these two high-flyers to get your business off the ground and make it soar.

There has been an explosion of interest in entrepreneurs in the popular media, as well as in business, policy, and education. But what do entrepreneurs do? What is entrepreneurship and why is it important? What is distinctive about entrepreneurs? And where do they come from? In this Very Short Introduction Paul Westhead and Mike Wright weave a pathway through the debates about entrepreneurship, providing a guide to the entrepreneurial process. They look at how the actions of entrepreneurs are shaped by the external environment and availability of resources, consider the types of organizations in which entrepreneurs can be found, and look at the diversity in their backgrounds, experience, and how they think and learn. Lastly, they consider the impact that entrepreneurs have on modern market economies and look at the future of entrepreneurship in our increasingly globalized world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

The former CEO of NBC “reflects on his years at the pinnacle of network television, and also on the Wrights’ work as co-founders of Autism Speaks” (Palm Beach Daily News). Named president and CEO of NBC at the age of 43, he faced a two-headed dragon: on one hand, distrust from the network people deeply skeptical of the “suit” from GE, their new corporate parent; and on the other, fiscal oversight demands from a cautious, conservative institution reluctant to invest heavily in a media business they didn’t understand. For the next 20 years, he managed to navigate the fine line between the two and in the process completely reinvent—and save—the network. His name is Bob Wright. Under his leadership, a traditional network, struggling to survive a changing landscape, was transformed into a $45 billion cable and internet giant. What does someone like that do when he retires? If he’s Bob Wright, he starts all over again. At almost the exact same time as Bob’s NBC reign was winding down, his grandson Christian was diagnosed with autism, a condition then poorly understood. Baffled by a lack of medical knowledge and community support, Bob and his wife Suzanne founded Autism Speaks, which in short order became the leading advocacy and research funding organization for this mysterious condition that so devastates families. As the two story lines unfold in The Wright Stuff, readers will gradually see that both endeavors—revitalizing NBC and building Autism Speaks—reflect the same key management tenets that apply to any organization facing disruptive change. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to advance autism research.

When Wilbur and Orville Wright executed the first successful manned flight on December 17th, 1903, they stunned the world. Man could fly! Where had these two brothers come from? The impact was astonishing. (Imagine if Neil Armstrong had landed on the moon in a craft he built himself and paid for with a part-time job!)In ushering in the age of flight, the Wright brothers got past numerous obstacles the world’s other scientists hadn’t even begun to tackle. The Wright Way defines seven essential problem-solving principles the brothers used in accomplishing this enormous feat, and shows readers how to apply them to common business problems. The book presents practical, inspirational principles for achievement, including:* Hammering out problems through constructive conflict* Addressing the toughest issues -- or "worst things" -- first* Achieving perfection through "inveterate tinkering"* Pursuing useful knowledge through "forever learning"The book gives business leaders and managers constructive tips they can use to tackle their most difficult -- and rewarding -- challenges and opportunities. A perfect combination of savvy management guidance and historical adventure story, The Wright Way shows readers how to make their business soar when others can’t even get off the ground.

My Exile Lifestyle is a memoir made of stories from the life of author, entrepreneur, and full-time traveler, Colin Wright. From his early years as an antisocial geek, to his high-flying career in Los Angeles, to his life as a wandering vagabond, Colin holds nothing back as he talks about love, business, blogging, and culture through tales that span four continents. In the easy to digest style of storytelling that has made his other work such a success, Colin discusses life on the road and nothing is too taboo. Every epic, embarrassing, and awkward detail is covered with sometimes brutal honesty.