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Great Book! It's a quick read but every page packs a punch. The author uses history, politics and life experience to really relate to the audience. Makes a great graduation gift too....

This book is key for those who are continually looking for material to grow their next tier of leaders. This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It is easy to read (it only took me about an hour and a half) and really captures the essence of what it takes to develop as a leader - both in action and attitude. I highly recommend it.

The Emerging Leader is a must read for anyone who wants to improve their leadership abilities. It is clear that the author speaks with the voice of experience. If you want learn proven skills for exceeding in the workplace, this is a great place to start.

This book is as engaging as it is easy to read. It will motivate employees to become leaders and employers to become better leaders. A must-read for anyone looking to make a positive impression on their boss, professor, client, potential client or employees.

This book can be read and the lessons immediately applied by anyone with a desire to lead. I found it insightful as well as thought provoking. Business students at any college would benefit by using this as a supplement text to their required readings.

I normally eschew religious writing as overly evangelical (regardless of the faith in question). I am also not a big fan of corporate window-dressing-writing. This wonderful book falls into neither category. Faith and Fortune, by Marc Gunther is a marvellous book. It inspires without pretending to have all the answers. For every person who has ever tried to justify socially conscious investing or companies that put some of their profits back into the community, this book is a must read. Unfortunately, this book apparently came out shortly before the 2004 election and did not get the publicity or audience it deserved. This is a terrible shame. Any thinking and moral person tries to combine her financial responsibilities (to her family, shareholders, whoever) with the need to live a moral and balanced life. As our world becomes more interconnected and more susceptible to the ripple effect from one person's actions, thinking about how to combine personal morality with the Darwinian need to succeed becomes more and more important. This book actually makes a great companian to Jared Diamond's Collapse: How Societies Succeed or Fail, which also touches on zero sum mentalities and how to expand the available resources through thinking more altruistically.

Faith and Fortune is inspiring and well-written. I recommend it wholeheartedly.

Actions speak louder than words; this is a book about the former. It's all well and good for pundits, preachers, and self-help gurus to opine on how we should run our lives in the real world. Faith and Fortune reports on certain businesses that strive for the ideal. Gunther is a true reporter, his research original and in depth. Herman Miller and Timbaland are two fine examples. I was vaguely familiar with both, and enjoyed learning about the core business, but the people behind them are fascinating. Combine this with Gunther's fluid, crisp, style and it's a book that resonates, that has staying power as a tome that should continue to sell. The thesis: that business can coexist, indeed thrive, when true sharing of good, fundamental values are embraced, that profit is not the only motive. Give an employee wings to advance, the opportunity to learn, reward loyalty, profit-share: it works for these companies profiled. Gunther weaves in philosophers, spiritual rubrics into these case studies so that the reader ponders the issues from a variety of viewpoints. In a world filled with cynicism, by the close of the last page, one is hopeful that all will turn out well. These companies did it. And they are profitable and happy. Highly recommended.

Faith and Fortune, subtitled "the quiet revolution to reform American business," by Mark Gunther of Fortune magazine, celebrates the usual socially responsible corporations and entrepreneurs for their endurance over more massive corporations that disappeared in the last years of the previous millennium as American business experienced its moral meltdown. But while duly celebrating human decency and commitment to others, this engaging book doesn't quite capture the changes in the "atmosphere" of the workplace that contributed to both the horror of Enron and the success of companies like Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's, and Timberland. Rather, Gunther gets on the moral values bandwagon (a characteristic of our age) by focusing on the concept of "values" as they apply--or should apply--to the business world.

I joined corporate America in the early `90s at what had once been John D Rockefeller's original company, Standard Oil of Ohio, and the overarching belief system was that markets would find a solution for everything. The company's social responsibility was still grounded in the same rigid Christian attitude of the founder's era--namely, that the poor were owed compassion and a handout. Over the following decade, the fall of the great tobacco empires--and their miscalculation that Washington, D.C., would never forget all their political donations--spurred self-scrutiny and the realization that nothing lasts forever, that companies need to pay more than lip service to the communities in which they operate, and that corporations need to foster trust among their numerous stakeholders.

Gunther tackles two themes. The first is that the admirable personal values of businesspeople, whatever their faith, need not be compromised in the world of business. Indeed, to project those values is often a characteristic of great products and services--the foundation of great companies. This theme is contrasted with the evaporation of major corporations through greed and fraud. Gunther probably sums up many people's beliefs when he states: "Enron's Ken Lay, meanwhile, was a trustee of one of the biggest Methodist churches in Houston; while he has not been charged with a crime, he is guilty, at the least, of fostering a culture of criminality, arrogance, and greed." Things have moved on a little since that sentence was written.

I would like to read the follow-up on what happens after poster kids of good corporate social responsibility are sold, such as Ben and Jerry's to Unlilever and Odwalla to Coca-Cola. How much does the culture of the parents rub onto the kids, or do/can they in fact change the culture of their parents? Do moral values and good behavior actually win over the desire to make a buck?

Finally, Gunther takes a look at another emerging trend--the increasing use of religious values to teach businesspeople (and presumably consumers) about creating sustainable and nature-friendly businesses.

Faith and Fortune covers familiar territory, but it's the follow-up that is going to be the true report card on how far U.S. society has really moved.

Ian Fowler www.g-think.com

If you are sick of corporate America's traditional way of conducting business, this book is for you. It reveals a way of thinking that not only improves performance, but creates value in the workplace.
Faith and Fortune helped me identify why I really want to get into the field of business. It has given me a more positive outlook on the future, and I am sure it will do the same for you.

Marc Gunther's superb Faith and Fortune explores a variety of businesses whose managers have been guided by values as well as by profit.

Two aspects of this book are especially compelling: (1)Gunther does not shy away from a discussion of spiritual values-- a subject often greeted with unease or disdain by the business community; and (2)Gunther reports the ups and downs of the companies he covers-- his book is honest, rather than a feel-good tract.

Gunther develops riveting profiles of executives who guide values-driven companies and their efforts to reconcile philosophy with the bottom line. An especfially dramatic example: the furniture company Herman Miller's painful downsizing after the decline of its business in the wake of the 2000-2001 downturn. Was the downsizing necessary? Yes. Was it wrenching for a company that prided itself on taking care of its workforce? Yes. And were the layoffs handled as hunanely as possible? Yes, again. As this suggests, values do not free companies from the need to make a profit-- indeed, the practice of values might raise the bar-- but Gunther introduces us to individuals who have achieved significant success in building more ethical companies while continuing to operate profitably, and that is something to cheer about. Even more cheering is that Gunther-- a senior writer for Fortune Magazine-- has explored this theme with sophistication and compassion, rather than with sentimentality, and that he has recorded both successes and setbacks.

Faith and Fortune honors businesspeople who have conducted themselves in ways consistent with the idea of a higher purpose, while continuing to grapple with the bottom line. The book is inspirational reading for the many in the corporate world who would like to see business make a positive difference, as well as for consumers interested in socially responsible purchasing or investing. Faith and Fortune also should be read widely in undergraduate and graduate business programs to spur discussion of alternative models for business success.

Bottom line: buy this book for a thought-provoking and inspiring read. And thanks to Mark Gunther for his sensitive and sophisticated handling of a worthy and sometimes controversial topic.

My husband read this book first, and I'd listened to the author on the radio for years. This book is such an amazing guide to getting out of debt for all the right reasons. It's a book you can never read too many times to stay on track. It really has helped me to stay focused on our financial goals even when all we want to do is go out and buy that 50" TV and we know we can't afford yet! Those urges come and I pull out the book and review the money map! I even wrote down the steps on my spending plan so they're write there when I'm looking at how much money is going to paying off our debt.

Wow - this book (and all of the books and study materials created through Crown Ministries) has been so helpful in teaching me God's perspective on money, debt and even business success. I have learned so many valuable lessons that I hadn't ever heard in life before. This book gave me information, direction and insights that have changed my whole way of thinking about money. As an entrepreneur I am now wanting to do my business (and personal finances) God's way instead of my way. I've already seen some pretty huge miracles in my business and I look forward to many more. Our money, possessions and successes are all gifts from God - and once we realize that, and live accordingly I think we can experience greater peace and gain a clearer perspective on how to plan our futures.

I have shared this book with family and friends. It is comprehensive, clear and encouaging in its Biblical approach to financial issues. In an age where debt is out of control, this measured and timeless wisdom is both refreshing and hopeful! I would recommend this book as well as the Crown Financial seminars to everyone that I know.

This book is like all the other financial books but one thing the other financial books don't offer is God's wisdom. I have read a couple financial books but this one I truely enjoyed reading.

This book is simple to understand. It makes people understand the importance of debt-free living and the steps to get debt-free. The book truly teaches God's way of handling money.

During the go-go years of the late 1990s, there were plenty of jobs available in a hot economy. For the first time in history, workers had tremendous freedom in choosing the kind of work they would do, where they would do that work, and what employer they would work for. Work was transformed from being a drudgery-something that has to be done-to an experience that could actually be enjoyable and fulfilling. In a sellers' market, workers could actually manage their career destiny...and their personal lives. We began to see a movement toward enriching the balance between work and life.

In 1998, this book was a little bit ahead of its time. People were starting to seek more meaningfulness in their lives, but still weren't quite sure how to define it. Many of us were not even sure we were entitled or deserving of such a life, so different from the work-as-central-to-life core belief.

If the economy hadn't slowed, this book probably would have been a pretty strong seller. If rediscovered, I'll bet it could be a very popular book. The message is right on target and the book itself is very readable and well put-together. The chapters are heavily seasoned with brief stories from workers, identified only by first name. Whether they are true stories or whether they are created by the author to make her points, they are effectively illustrative and add value to the text. The same added value applies to the summaries at the end of each chapter. The table of contents is enhanced to give the reader a strong sense of the messages that are conveyed so well in these pages.

The book is organized into ten chapters that are revealing in their titles: Work is More Than a Paycheck, How Core Beliefs Keep Us Stuck in the Wrong Job, Stress and the Workplace, Finding time to Find Wise Work, When Quitting is the Best Option, What to Do Before You Lose or Leave Your Job, What to Do After You've Lost Your Job, Managing Change, The Heart of Wise Work, and Balance-Working and Having a Life.

For several years, thousands of people have been out of work and/or trapped in jobs they don't like. As the economy picks up, these people will be seeking, searching, wondering...and hoping. If you fit in this category, pick up a copy of "From Making a Living to Having a Life." Your insight will grow, your stress will drop, and you'll be on the way to a new phase of life that will be delightfully different for you and those around you. This book is coming back...and so are you!

This valuable and practical book is particularly appropriate now more than ever. We've been downsized, rightsized, laid off and demoralized over and over again and it's about time we took back control of our careers and our life. This is book that will help you do just that!

The book begins with a story that tells how the author decided one day to "run away" and follows her through her own discovery of her perfect work and her fulfilling life. The author, Gloria Dunn, has been there and done that and offers in her book the nuggets of wisdom she discovered along the way.

The many topics covered in this book include: how to find the work of your dreams, how to make your current job more fulfilling, how to determine whether to leave or to stay, what to do if you're laid off or fired and how to have a more fulfilling life that is enhanced by your work and not dominated by it.

This book is a not to be missed resource for anyone who works!

I've always told my employees that they're at work more waking hours than anyplace else in their lives, so if they aren't happy, they should move on. Now Gloria Dunn has expanded that thought into easily understood examples, directions, and encouragement that puts a "how" to my admonition. I've already recommended this book to friends all across the nation. What Phil McGraw has done for people in their personal lives, Gloria Dunn does for the workplace.

Gloria Dunn's book came at just the right time in my life. I had been laid off again (third time in 9 years) and was in the process of starting my own business. Through reading Gloria's book I gained practical tips on how to process old feelings of anger and push on ahead with new found energy. The sample stories interspersed throughout the book made me laugh and cry and gave me great inspiration. I also appreciated how Ms. Dunn clearly organized her information and presented highlights at the end of each chapter. Gloria Dunn's book From Making A Living to Having A Life touched me on all levels---mental, spiritual and emotional---in a powerful way, and has already helped me enjoy success in my business. Thank you Gloria for such an excellent, inspiring book!

With everyone's life racing forward, Gloria's book gave me permission to take a break and find my purpose. When others say stay-put no matter what, Gloria recommends taking risks and even taking time off to cultivate options. She's the greatest!

This is a surprisingly cool book. It is more than a good title however. Stevens explains that in a world where men are inclined to disbelieve, to be skeptical, to need evidence prior to trusting others this is not true in only one area, religion. He draws parallels between religious and secular selling. E.g.. He shows how the ways people are drawn to any religion can be used as examples of how a good sales/marketing effort has "drawing vs pushing" power. God does not make cold calls, says Stevens and then he makes a very good case for stopping cold calls as well as losing a dial for dollars mentality. Intellectually the arguments are clear and well presented. A short book that you will enjoy (Stevens is the author of Your Marketing Sucks)

Mark Stevens in his 144 page book, God Is A Salesman,
gives one a plesant evening together, visiting as if
good friends. The business world needs the message
conveyed by one who has written more than twenty other
books. Having given this book to my son. I had to buy
another copy to keep.

Reviewed by Elizabeth E. Gibson-Evans for RebeccasReads (3/08)

"God Is a Salesman" is written by Mark Stevens, best-selling author and CEO of the marketing firm MSCO, and one of the most famous marketers in the world. His company's website, [...], takes you into a fascinating commercial of God as The Master Salesman, though not in a negative way as one may think of a salesman in today's world, but in a unique direction as he combines the "commercial with the spiritual to show and teach you how to achieve great success and a new dimension in life."

I cannot say anything better than what you will learn from this book; if applied in your life it will teach you how to be more positive and will be beneficial. I would have never thought of God in the way of a Salesman, however now I can see and understand a whole new way of thinking about Him and life. An extraordinary lesson in this book, well-written, understandable, filled with many experiences of the author that helps you to apply a real-life view and wonderful lesson in your own life. This presents an absolutely great lesson and new view on belief and faith in God--a true blessing to learn from "God is A Salesman" and the true experiences of Mark Stevens. Thank you, Mr. Stevens for a new outlook and lesson in a God-filled life.

I've read a lot of business books, but never one that incorporated God into the subject--I was intrigued! The author makes a lot of great points that gave me food for thought, including: "Religion never says, 'look folks, we really want you to attend church...so each time you do, we'll give you a free appliance." The author describes how to use religion as a divine example, because religion never demeans itself with cheap gimmicks (like the stereotypical used car salesman'). Instead, religion is founded on belief, faith, love, morality, etc. This and similar concepts made me say, "Wow, here is a business book that tells us we can be more successful by using an ethical, thoughtful approach. I believe I will use the lessons from this book everyday.

I was given this book by a "salesman" friend of mine. Even though I am not in the sales field, I identified with the message of this book and hope to use this philosophy in several areas of my life. It has fast become one of my favorite books...I am buying three today to share with friends!

Have you ever worked for an organization that held a launch meeting for an important new program? If so, you've probably had a hard time getting too worked up over making the shareholders richer or outselling a competitor you don't really think much of. There must be more to life and work! If you've had that thought, Going Deep is a good choice for you.

Ian Percy describes the individual and organizational journeys that can lead to creating a spiritual center for your life and that of an organization you lead. By reading about those way stations, you'll be able to better understand where you and your organization are today . . . and what's next!

The strength of this book comes in Mr. Percy's extraordinary emotional and spiritual intelligence which allow him to make interior journeys as easy to read about and understand as any travelogue about going to California for the first time. He is a natural story teller (either that or he hides his deliberations better than most) who makes reading about spiritual progress a joy.

My own experience has been that all organizations have an unstated spiritual purpose that motivates everyone to accomplish more of what matters. But this purpose is usually treated like it doesn't exist . . . or possibly even is a taboo subject. Bring that inspiration out into the open, and an emotional catharsis follows that encourages more explicit pursuit of spiritually inspired accomplishments. It's a lovely human experience to unleash all that caring and effectiveness. A lot of good things happen as well . . . both in individual lives and for the organization's stakeholders. With this book, I believe that these fundamental and essential impulses will have a better chance to move from the implicit to the explicit.

Bravo, Mr. Percy!

Powerful and compelling. It's about time someone reveals the true secrets to success in business. Highly recommended.

Beyond "When Bad Things Happen to Good People," this work is a must read for anyone seeking a perspective on how to leave the myth of "security" behind, especially when sailing into unchartered waters. Percy's shared experiences and inspiring insights are like a salve for those wounded and lost souls, who are both driven and tossed about by the uncertain currents of today's world of work. "Going Deep" compels readers to do just that, by examining their own lives for meaning and direction.

Who would have thought "Soul & Business" could be used in relationship with each other? What a visionary masterpiece "Going Deep" is.

Had the pleasure of being in attendance at one of Mr. Percy's speaking engagements and picked up the book. His 11 Commandments of business are truly inspired.

Going Deep is the "Power of Positive Thinking" for the new age of business.

Buy this book!

Going Deep, offers a thought-provoking exploration of how we create meaning and soul in our workplaces. I was privileged to review a pre-press manuscript. Highlighter in hand, I found myself circling thoughts on many pages, laughing, pondering, nodding and relishing the most sensitive yet practical leadership I've read in years. Through Ian, a provocative international consultant and facilitator, you'll get first-hand insight into what happens when individuals move through "the great shuddering" into an engagement with life through work.

This book is rich in money saving (and spending) advice that makes sense and can be implemented immediately. It is sound and accessible and joyfully bursts with Woodward Bates' wonderfully wry Southern humor. I was hooked from word one and read this book in a weekend. Bargainomics CAN be a way of life! Read it, act on it and take charge of your money.

... and packed full of good sense! Judy's book on "bargainomics" is the everyday companion we all need as we try to better manage our lives. She says bargainomics is "the wisest possible use of time, money, and resources for the glory of God," and that practice in this book covers gift-giving to house-buying and where and how to shop for everything in between. Judy shares personal stories we can all learn from and inspires us with her attitude of abundance in wise living, through first and always a dedication to granting God first place in our lives. Highly recommended!

Judy Woodward Bates has become known as "The Bargainomics Lady" through TV & radio spots, lectures, & her one-woman fashion shows in the Southeast U.S. She defines Bargainomics as the wisest possible use of time, money, & resources for the glory of God. In her first book, The Gospel Truth About Money Management (TGTAMM), she relates to the reader how she has become such a good steward of her resources.

Although it is written from a Southern woman's point of view, I feel that TGTAMM would be an interesting & instructive read for men & non-Southern Americans, too. Mrs. Bates' ideas for managing & saving money & time are simple, practical, & down-to-earth, & she extensively references them to Christian principles & Biblical passages. She covers credit ("Don't do it!"), shopping (for food, clothing, shelter, automobiles, & gifts), travel, & "other stuff." I am sure that every reader will learn at least a couple of helpful lessons.

TGTAMM is a quick read, written in a light-hearted conversational style. It would make a good gift for family & friends. I look forward to future books from Mrs. Bates.

This book may be geared more toward women, but I found a lot of helpful information all the way through it. More importantly, I found it to be exactly what the name implies: soundly based on Word of God. Anyone in any financial state can benefit from reading The Gospel Truth...

While a lot of books offer advice on how to bail yourself out of credit debt; how to protect your retirement investments; and these sort of things; there are a limited quantity of books out there that offer practical, everyday advice on cutting expenses on the things you deal with on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. This book is for the reader who says, "I want to know how to save money NOW!"

From the closet to the kitchen, the grocer's to the mall, I've packed this book with how-to's that can put anyone on an immediate money-saving course. Most importantly, the emphasis of the entire book cover to cover is that, as believers in Jesus Christ, we need to understand that our financial circumstance, whether scraping by or affluent, should not influence how carefully we manage money. What should influence our management is understanding WHOSE we are and living accordingly.

The message is solid. The writing is light-hearted and broken into easy-to-read chapters on topics from home-buying to hand treatments.

A book that is based on conversations on E-Mail between a man and a woman. I thought that this would be the usual man vs. woman; sexist vs. feminist...WRONG! This witty and refreshing book is totally unique. I became engrossed and fascinated by both Elliot and Raven. It is really the story of two people who are openly sharing their very different backrounds with each other, through their entertaining anecdotes of family and childhood. It was impossible to put down.

Grant and Olinger write beautifully. They play off of one another in a way that is sparklingly easy and fun to read. It was a great deal like reading the transcript from a good comedy in some sections. I liked the book very much and felt as though I was saying goodbye to two new friends I'd grown very fond of when it ended. WRITE US A SEQUEL GUYS!

At first, I thought that He Mail/She Mail would be about the conflicts between the genders, but I was very wrong. Instead, it is a delightful and insightful book about the benefits of "anonymous" communication on the Internet where feelings and thoughts can be stated and expressed w/o anxiety.

A terrific and entertaining book for when you are in the mood for "light" reading. The ultimate book for reading by the pool.

I received this book as a gift from an employee for Christmas this year. It arrived two days before the holiday and I'd finished it by Christmas night. I had a really hard time putting it down. I find myself wondering if the two writers still converse, if they've ever met in real life, and if they plan to do more together. It was like eavesdropping with permission, or having a terrific dinner conversation with two old friends. I loved the book and love the fact that the money from its purchase went to charity.

The authors of delightful dialogue have captured the spirit of late night conversations with old or new found friends. The slightly irreverent tone of some of the discussion is just the kind of atmosphere that adds to a sense of spontaneity. As a Christian pastor I found the religious sensibilities of the authors a bit unconventional, but refreshing. Grant and Olinger reflect a concern for the real issues of faith while avoiding the trap of doctrinal boredom. He Mail/She Mail is an invitation to laughter and an invitation to a gathering of friends. Thanks for the fun.

Very interesting book for business-minded and those interested in the lives of people who achieved success. L. Watson's interviews shine a light on industry leaders and entrepreneurs. It provides a motivational tool for those trying to succeed. A must read for those involved in our business system.

This book is very well organized, systematic, and most of all very very inspirational. It is a compilation of stories from 20 highly successful people. It is about how they made it, their inspirations, their values and beliefs and how all these factors combine to make them who they are today. These people are divided into 3 categories: CEO's, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries. This distinction is very useful because there are different traits that are associated with each category. To be successful is to hold firm to your own beliefs, but we all know this is difficult because you will be taking enormous amount of risks and inevitably be facing a lot of insecurities. This book will remind you that you are not alone and many of these highly successful people have gone through the same thing. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to find support in achieving their goals and dreams.

This is a great book--full of interesting insights and sound advice, yet fun and spunky--just like the author.

Lucinda Watson made reality her dream of understanding how very successful people get where they are. The book is lucid and informative. More importantly it is inspirational. The great collection of interviews serves as a learning voyage into the minds of greatness and determination.

I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Watson previously and this book is every bit delightful and enlightening as she is. Her book shows that strength of character, passion and hard work are the most important components to a successful business career and happy life. She brings her subjects to life, and leaves the reader with the impression of really knowing these super-achievers at a very intimate level. How They Achieved is a badly needed antidote to the Internet generation's belief of overnight success.

When I just received this book through the mail, I flipped to a random page of this book and read it, I was hooked the first time! That's just the beginning. I read the first 50 pages and I was inspired to apply what I learned from this book on that same day, I truly found happiness. Not only did I acquired knowledge, but I found wisdom and beautiful realizations about life. What's so awesome is that when you read, you don't realize that you're reading. The only time I felt a little disturbed is when i have to flip the page, or direct my eyes to the next page. Rich Devos is a great man and he sure did a good job impacting my life. Props to you Rich.

How successful do you want to be? Is your goal to see your name in the headlines regularly? If so, study the careers of Martha Stewart or Michael Eisner. If, on the other hand, you measure success by lives influenced, then you won't want to miss the classroom offered in How to Be Like Rich DeVos.

Don't know the name? He's not a regular headline maker, but he certainly has spent his life making a difference for others. Co-founder of Amway Corporation and owner of the NBA's Orlando Magic, Rich DeVos has, as the cover suggests, succeeded with integrity in business and in life.

Admittedly a mentee and admirer of DeVos, Pat Williams is Sr. Vice President of the Orlando Magic and author of the popular "How to Be Like..." series. In this fourth title, Williams and co-author Jim Denney dig deep into the goldmine of DeVos's life to present a book that is a treasure-trove of facts, anecdotes and life lessons to grow by. In story after inspiring story, we read of a man determined to succeed, but not in the winner-takes-all method we so often hear about. Unlike many "success" stories, How to Be Like Rich DeVos tells of a man who's spent his life sacrificing to help others, building teams, changing lives and giving the glory to God.

Beginning with the Amway story and traveling into the Orlando Magic, his recent heart transplant and beyond, those who've known and loved Rich DeVos over the years are given voice in this book's almost endless stories. From his successes as well as his failures, readers learn the principles that have driven this amazing life-values that include having the courage to stand up and lead, willingness to take risks, building relationships that last, being a mentor for others, giving, loving your family and your country, and most of all, loving God.

We can live for the moment, or we can live for a legacy. We may not all be able to learn first-hand from Rich DeVos as Pat Williams has, but thanks to How to Be Like Rich, we can all benefit from the lessons of a life that will far outlive the man. If a legacy is what you want to live for, absorb the wealth of How to Be Like Rich DeVos. Maybe it's not too late to start over.

We all know that it is impossible to be famous, rich, and (very importantly) be loved by others, if you don't empower them in a positive way and add value to their lives. Mr. DeVos has absolutely added value to many people and has impacted millions in a very positive way. Considered by thousands as one of the most important business icons of our century, Mr. Devos not only has achieved the American dream and has made it possible for many many more people who have followed him, but has been considered by the US Government as one of the most respected business minds in America, representing the US internationally. If you are in Direct Sales this book may be for you!!

Rich DeVos is a leader by example to all who know him. We have much to learn from such a fine person as him in doing business with integrity in an upset down world as ours is today. Buy it, read it and apply the principles outlined by Rich DeVos in conducting your business and personal life.

I have always enjoyed reading biographies, mainly to learn from the mistakes of others and to see things from a different perspective. I have read the classic auto-biography of Benjamin Franklin and have gained much insights into what makes a person successful. While definition of success varies from person to person, Rich's success is exactly the kind of success that I am looking for: integrity, faith in God, humility, love for others, and leaving behind a lasting legacy. After reading this book, my response was, "What more do you want out of life?". For those who share the same ideals, reading this book will inspire you to believe that it is possible to live a life of integrity and be successful in this life and the life to come. I have always been looking for someone worthy to emulate and Rich Devos ranks among the top 3 in my list. This book is highly recommended as it inspires me daily to think and act consistently with my beliefs.
I particularly appreciate the format of the book: The author helps the reader to distill and apply the lessons from the life of this great man at the end of each chapter. A worthy investment of your time...Go get it!