Masters of Their Universe: Business (and Life) Secrets Taught by Four-Legged Professors - Hardcover

Robert B. Haas

9781626522299: Masters of Their Universe: Business (and Life) Secrets Taught by Four-Legged Professors

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1626522294 ISBN 13: 9781626522299

Publisher: Langdon Street Press, 2013

As a renowned National Geographic photographer and a pioneer in the field of leveraged buyouts, author Robert B. Haas straddled two careers where the secrets to success would seem to have nothing to do with each other. But in this revealing portrait, Haas unlocks a treasure trove of 12 secrets to survival in the wild that are equally applicable to business and life itself.

Each chapter unveils a pithy secret to success, supported by mesmerizing anecdotes from his photography days and gripping episodes from his career as a buyout investor. After a journey at the author's side, we are left with a fistful of gems of advice and a newfound respect for the teachings of the four-legged professors who constantly meet the challenges of survival and emerge as Masters of Their Universe.

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About the Author:

Masters of Their Universe is the eleventh book by Robert B. Haas. Haas's investment firms compiled a highly successful record over three decades, including the noteworthy acquisitions of Dr Pepper, 7-Up, and Sybron International.

More recently, the author chose to pursue his artistic passions, ultimately becoming one of the world' most renowned aerial photographers. Haas has authored a series of photography books on African wildlife and four collections of aerial photography published by National Geographic, including two of the most widely-distributed single photographer works in National Geographic's history.

Haas's photographs have appeared in major exhibits throughout the world, and his work has been featured on CBS News Sunday Morning, ABC News Nature's Edge, and CNN, and in National Geographic magazine, Time magazine, Forbes Life, and numerous other publications.

A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School, Haas has frequently lectured at both universities.

Review:

''Wisdom blends so seamlessly with a captivating story.'' --Oris R. Stuart III, CEO and Managing Partner, Global Novations, A Korn/Ferry International Company

''A highly readable, fascinating book.'' --Roger Enrico, Retired Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo, Former Executive Chairman, DreamWorks Animation SKG

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