21st Century Business Icons (the Leaders Who Are Changing Our World)

By (author) Percy Sally
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Uncover the success stories and strategies behind 21 of the world''s most fascinating and influential business leaders.
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From the stratospheric success of Jeff Bezos to the secret genius of Satoshi Nakamoto, 21st Century Business Icons uncovers the fascinating success stories behind some of the world''s most innovative business leaders. Behind every success is the unique story of an individual who has transformed their ambition into reality. They have overcome their competition through innovation, determination and confidence. This book uncovers the stories behind these figures - while they may be divisive, controversial or polarizing - each of them offers fascinating insights into business and society. Stretching from California to Tokyo and covering sectors such as tech, retail, banking and social media, this book uncovers the secrets behind success on a global scale. Discover how Whitney Wolfe Herd reinvented the dating industry and how Jimmy Donaldson built a YouTube business empire. 21st Century Business Icons is a fascinating exploration of the entrepreneurs, influencers and pioneers who have redefined the 21st century.
Table of contents

• • Chapter - 00: Introduction;
• Section - SECTION ONE: The Icons of the 21st Century;
• • Chapter - 01: Mary Barr;
  • Chapter - 02: Sara Blakely;
  • Chapter - 03: Rosalind Brewer;
  • Chapter - 04: Jeff Bezos
  • Chapter - 05: AirBnb
  • Chapter - 06: Yvon Chouinard;
  • Chapter - 07: Jimmy Donaldson;
  • Chapter - 08: James Dyson;
  • Chapter - 09: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw;
  • Chapter - 10: Elon Musk;
  • Chapter - 11: Satoshi Nakamoto;
  • Chapter - 12: Melanie Perkins;
  • Chapter - 13: Zhang Ruimin;
  • Chapter - 14: Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci;
  • Chapter - 15: Whitney Wolfe Herd;
  • Chapter - 16: Mark Zuckerberg;
• Section - SECTION TWO: The New Class of Icons;
• • Chapter - 17: Lucrezia Bisignani;
  • Chapter - 18: Mette Lykke;
  • Chapter - 19: Nthabiseng Mosia;
  • Chapter - 20: Akindele Phillips;
  • Chapter - 21: Andrea Thomaz
  • Chapter - 22: Conclusion

Biographical note
Sally Percy is a freelance journalist, editor and author specializing in the business and finance sectors. She is the editor of Edge, the official magazine of the Institute of Leadership & Management, and is a contributor to Forbes. She frequently makes radio appearances and writes for a number of publications including The Telegraph, The Times, Accounting and Business, CFO World, Economia and Financial Risks Today. Sally Percy is based in London, UK.
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Includes 21 profiles of the entrepreneurs, visionaries and leaders who have redefined business and paved their own path to success
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Features fascinating people from different sectors and countries, including Jeff Bezos, Melanie Perkins (Canva), Rosalind Brewer (Walgreens) and Satoshi Nakamoto (Bitcoin)
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Provides five profiles of up-and-coming figures who have the potential to transform society in the future, which include first-hand interviews and insights