Shake the World : It's Not about Finding a Job, It's about Creating a Life

by Reilly, James Marshall

• ISBN13: 9781591844556
• ISBN10: 159184455X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-29
• Publisher: Portfolio Hardcover

Summary

James Marshall Reilly set out to capture the insights of today's brightest business and nonprofit leaders. He conducted in-depth interviews with Tony Hsieh (Zappos), Blake Mycoskie (TOMS), Shawn Fanning (Napster, Rupture, Path), and Jessica Jackley (Kiva, ProFounder), among many others. And he learned that despite their different fields, they're all using similar tools to seize opportunities and redefine success. Embracing a shift in generational values, these young people share a passion for driving powerful global change while creating sustainable organizations that often blur the old boundaries between business and philanthropy. To really "make it" these days, according to Reilly, you need to break the old corporate mold, ignore the "rules," and create your own opportunities. The true game-changers are the men and women starting their own businesses, inventing jobs that didn't previously exist, and committing themselves fully to attaining astonishing success, however individually defined. Shake the Worldreveals the meteoric rise (and the occasional stumbles) of a new generation of business leaders. Reilly brings their stories to life and, along the way, offers clear lessons that you can apply to your own pursuits. For example, you'll learn first-hand how: " Doug Ulman followed his passions to become CEO of LIVESTRONG. " Tony Hsieh of Zappos leveraged micro failures to achieve macro success. " Blake Mycoskie of TOMS responded to ordinary events in an extraordinary way and created a sustainable organization that changed the face of giving and the lives of millions. " Bobby Chang used counterintuitive thinking to build the global brand Incase, and applies the same techniques to problem-solving in everyday life. " Jessica Jackley of Kiva and ProFounder harnessed technology in unprecedented ways to build a powerful network and enact palpable, transformational change. " Elizabeth Gore took a small risk during college that altered the trajectory of her life and ultimately led her to become the Executive Director of Global Partnerships at the UN Foundation. " Shawn Fanning of Napster fame became a disruptive force in multiple fields as a self-educated pioneer whose endeavors are based on unfettered creativity. The role models in Shake the Worlddefine themselves not by money and title, but by fulfillment and happiness. This book will light your path to greatness if you too want to shake the world. This is not just a book about finding a job. It's a book about creating an inspired life.

Author Biography

James Marshall Reilly is an entrepreneur, a journalist, and the founder of The Guild Agency Speakers Bureau and Intellectual Talent Management. His expertise lies in the branding and marketing of cutting- edge thinkers and connecting them with audiences worldwide. He is twenty- nine years old and lives in New York City. Visit www.shaketheworldbook.com

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Landing in a New Place
The Experience MBA, a Knowledge-Based GPS, and a Lifetime of Extraordinary Responses	p. 9
Playing Risk
Naked Shorts, High-Beta Decisions, and Generation "Why Not?"	p. 34
Finding The Right Company to Work For
New-School Capitalism, Containment Booms, Symbolic Superheroes, and Very Important Carrots	p. 53
tRunning The Table
Shoot from an Angle, Lose the Training Wheels, and Focus on the Process	p. 77
Sourcing The Crowd
Curate Connections, Engage Community, and Breathe Your Fire	p. 99
Becoming A Disrupter
Subvert Power Structures, Raze Barriers, and Sit at the Wrong Table	p. 128
Cultivating The Twenty-First-Century Polymath
Accelerate Possibilities, Incubate Ideas, and Embrace the Landscape of a Renaissance	p. 152
Channeling Passion
Fly High, Live Strong, and Respond to Extraordinary Circumstances	p. 181
Harnessing Capitalism For Good
Why Companies That Generate Direct Philanthropic Dividends Will Be the Trademark of This Generation	p. 202
Leveraging Failure
The Ultimate Drop Test and Finding the Shoe That Fits	p. 225
Conclusion	p. 247
Acknowledgments	p. 257
Index	p. 259
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