Entrepreneurial Wisdom
Philosophical Thoughts for an Uncluttered Life
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About the Book
The greatest things in this world—love, affection, loyalty, respect, laughter, teamwork, etc.—are not the result of a command. They require cultivation.
– Renn Zaphiropoulos
In his fifty three years of experience in the high tech industry and through personal experience, Renn Zaphiropoulos has distilled this collection of philosophies and personal insights on successful leadership not just in business, but in life. Th oughtprovoking, inspiring, thoroughly enjoyable reading!
… Renn has … that very special ability to put things into perspective when exploring a leadership situation. He has what so many leaders miss i.e. leadership wisdom! To listen to him is a source of enlightenment and…joy. He makes you think. He challenges you with new perspectives. He makes things that appear at fi rst very complex easy to grasp and use. He is inspiring and at the same time very pragmatic. What a good mix for a leader!
He is a philosopher and a poet. He is what a genuine leader should be…
– Professor Pierre Casse, Dean of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership
About the Author
Renn Zaphiropoulos holds a BS in Engineering Physics and a MS in Physics from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He was awarded an Honory Doctorate of Engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, as well as an Honorary Doctorate of Business and an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah.
He has 29 patents and many publications to his credit. He retired as a Corporate Vice President from the Xerox Corporation in 1988. He is a frequent lecturer on management subjects and serves on the board of directors of several high-tech companies. He also conducts seminars, executive training, and is a consultant to several top management executives.