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Experience a first-hand interview with the legendary Philip Kotler, American marketing author, consultant, and professor; currently the S. C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Kotler is the author of more than 55 marketing books. He was the first person to receive the "Leader in Marketing Thought", voted on by the academic members of the American Marketing Association.

As if juggling a life with half-a-dozen kids, including triplets, isn’t enough, Steve Tate receives the life-altering news that one of his triplets, Hayes, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. The once-star collegiate football player finds himself fighting for his son’s life. This memoir takes you through the various challenges he faced raising a family of six kids and balancing a career, all while his son battled the odds. Both Steve and his high-school sweetheart, Savanna, found hope and happiness through the example of their 20-month-old son Hayes.

Experience a firsthand interview with the legendary Dame Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, human rights activist, and environmental campaigner. Dame Anita Roddick is an example of an inspirational modern female leader and entrepreneur that was able to think outside the box, walk the talk, and achieve tremendous corporate success while upholding humane values. Throughout her career, her personal and corporate reputation followed her actions.

Experience a first-hand interview with the legendary Mads Øvlisen, Chairman of LEGO and fmr. CEO and Chairman of Novo Nordisk and The Royal Danish Theatre. The modern business topics discussed in each chapter of The Mind of a Leader Legends are closely related to the issues raised in Niccolò Machiavelli's controversial strategic masterpiece “The Prince”. The Mind of a Leader Legends is an outstanding training and development tool offering practical hands-on advice in regards to both individual and organizational success.

Experience a first-hand interview with the legendary Larry Flynt, American publisher and the president of Larry Flynt Publications. Larry Flynt is an example of an innovative and controversial modern leader and entrepreneur. His organization LFP mainly produces sexually graphic videos and magazines, most notably Hustler. In 2003, Arena magazine listed him as the number one on the "50 Powerful People in Porn". Flynt has fought several prominent legal battles involving the First Amendment.

One of the Giants in the world of financing and respected hugely by both clients and movers and shakers in the industry. A Lebanese American with one dream: to come to America and make his fortune as a capitalist, which is precisely what he did. This interview may contain references to dates/events etc which have already taken place - these references have not been omitted in order to maintain the integrity of the recording as all Meet The Giants interviews are REAL and unedited conversations.

Tim Paulson is one of the smartest marketers around. Period. He also has a remarkable ability to find something good in everything - which has been one of the biggest secrets to his success. He is known as the Head Coach of Coaches for his reputation in training business coaches to increase the value they offer as well as their prices.

A young, Black kid from a hardworking family in one of the poorest sections of Washington, DC, despite being legally blind in one eye, leaps to the pinnacle of his sport: the Hall of Fame. A rookie bank teller rises to become one of the nation's most celebrated Black business leaders. A once-reluctant political neophyte answers the call to become a major of America's most troubled big city, and he establishes a mentoring program for African American boys that serves as a model for the nation. All of these stories belong to Dave Bing.