Winners Never Cheat

Next time someone tells you business can't be done ethically -- corners must be cut, negotiations can't be honest -- hand them Jon Huntsman's new book. He started with practically nothing, and made it to Forbes'list of America's Top 100 richest people. Huntsman's generous about sharing the credit, but in the 21st century, he's the nearest thing to a self-made multi-billionaire. Now, he presents the lessons of a lifetime: a passionate, inspirational manifesto for returning to the days when your word was your bond, a handshake was sacred, and swarms of lawyers weren't needed to back it up. This is no mere exhortation: it's a practical business book about how to listen to your moral compass, even as others ignore theirs. It's about how you build teams with the highest values, share success, take responsibility, and earn the rewards that only come with giving back. Huntsman's built his career and fortune on these principles. You don't live these principles just to 'succeed': you live them because they're right. But in an age of non-stop business scandal, Huntsman's life proves honesty is more than right: it's the biggest competitive differentiator.

This book sets out to remind readers why they work, and why they were chosen to lead. It's about finding the bravery to act on what they know is right--and building teams with the same courage. Above all, it's about winning the right way.

The must-read summary of Jon Huntsman's book: "Winners Never Cheat: Everyday Values We Learned as Children (But May Have Forgotten). This complete summary of the ideas from Jon Huntsman's book "Winners Never Cheat" shows that in order to get ahead in business and stay there long-term, you should reconnect with and live by the values you first learned as a child. In his book, the author presents nine values of business that most people, regardless of their culture or upbringing, have learned as children. This summary explains how each of these values shouldn't be forgotten in the business world and how they can help you become successful. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand key concepts • Expand your knowledge To learn more, read "Winners Never Cheat" and discover the values from your childhood that will help you in your business future.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The American Dream is a powerful and defining force, but it is never as feverish in pursuit of material gain. Achieving your dream requires sweat, courage, commitment, talent, integrity, vision, faith, and a few breaks. #2 The ability to start a business from scratch, the opportunity to lead that company to greatness, the entrepreneurial freedom to risk everything on a roll of the marketplace dice, and the chance to rise from clerk to CEO are the feedstock of America’s economic greatness. #3 There is a new void in values that has produced a level of deception, betrayal, and indecency that is breathtaking. The path to perdition is enticing, slippery, and all downhill. What is needed is a booster shot of commonly held moral principles. #4 The values of our youth are not to be conveniently molded to fit particular situations. They are indelibly etched in our very beings as natural impulses that never go stale.

Author royalties from this book go to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation "The way Jon conducts his business and lives his life will not only inspire you to be a better person, citizen, and entrepreneur, it also will give you hope that the good guys don't finish last." Glenn Beck "Jon Huntsman is a different breed. He believes business is a creative endeavor, similar to a theater production, wherein integrity must be the central character." Larry King , CNN "Jon Huntsman's own life and personal values lend credence to his words. He walks his ethical talk." Neil Cavuto , Fox News "This book could put me out of business. Nobody would be happier about it than me." Wayne Reaud , Trial Attorney. The nationwide bestseller--fully updated for today's tough times and worldwide financial crises "Everyone does it." Everyone cheats. Cuts corners. Tells lies. Maybe it was different once. Not today. If you want to succeed in this economic climate, you simply have to make compromises. Right? Wrong. You can succeed at the highest levels, without sacrificing the principles that make life worth living. The proof? You're holding it. Jon M. Huntsman built a $12 billion company from scratch, the old-fashioned way: with integrity . There were short-term costs and difficult decisions. There were tough times. Times just like today. But ultimately, leading with integrity wasn't just personally right for Huntsman, it also proved to be the best business strategy. In Winners Never Cheat , Huntsman tells you how he did it, and how you can, too. This book is about remembering why you work, and why you were chosen to lead. It's about finding the bravery to act on what you know is right, no matter what you're up against. It's about winning. The right way . Think about the kind of person you want to do business with. Then, be that person-- and use this book to get you there.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times (ISBN: 9780137009039) by Jon M. Huntsman. Available in print and digital formats. The surprisingly simple reminder that can keep people honest when they’re tempted to stray. Why do some bright students cheat? Why do some otherwise upstanding citizens chisel on their income taxes? Why do some physically fit, talented athletes inject themselves with performance-enhancing drugs? How can some folks who profess to be religious look you in the eye, and lie? Why do some of the richest people have the hardest time parting with money for those in need?