My American Success Story: Always the First, Never the Last
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0986406708 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 340 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Never the Last" does a fine job. I recommend this book for ANYONE who I had the privilege to meet Roy and his lovely wife and he's the real deal. After reading about his story, three words come to mind: Impressive, improbable, and inspirational.Unlike some corporate executives who try to lie and cheat their way to the top, Roy is a testament - living proof - that honesty, hard work, education, and helping others is the right road to success. Although Roy has achieved incredible feats during his storied career - even. "Roberts provides great lessons for life in both corpoate and personal growth" according to Leland K. Bassett. Fantastic great read! Roberts not only lays out the path for career and corporate success, but the basic principles of personal character for success in life. He pulls no punches and spells it out with constructive honesty that applies to improving the lives of all -- and from any cultural and/or racial background and experience. We are buying copies for all of our Team Bassett members and doing a special study session to draw out the life implica. "The recipient liked it." according to Roz Jackson. Long admiredI purchased as a gift. The recipient liked it.
My American Success Story: Always the First, Never the Last is the autobiography of Roy Roberts, who became the highest ranking African American executive in the history of General Motors Corporation and the global auto industry. As he puts it: "It's not a sin to be the first; it's a sin to be the last.". My American Success Story chronicles Roberts' spectacular corporate career, community involvement (including his 2011-2013 role as emergency manager of Detroit Public Schools) and fulfilling personal life, highlighted by his 40-year marriage to Maureen, his wife. auto industry. Roberts transformed GM plants, merged its Pontiac and GMC divisions, and coined the term "right-sizing" during a critical period of upheaval and transformation for the U.S. A consistent theme of Roberts' story is his determination to share success by opening doors for others