{"product_id":"what-it-takes-by-stephen-a-schwarzman-9781471189555","title":"What It Takes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all, the values to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs\u003c\/b\u003e – Mark Carney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlackstone chairman, CEO and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman shows readers how to build, transform and lead thriving organisations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Schwarzman took $400,000 and cofounded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion and invests in hundreds of companies globally. He’s the CEO whose views are sought by heads of state around the world and supports universities with funding for cutting-edge research and technology. But behind these accomplishments is a man who has spent his life learning and reflecting on what it takes to achieve excellence, make an impact and live a life of consequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat It Takes\u003c\/i\u003e is an empowering, entertaining and informative guide for anyone striving for greater personal impact. From deal-making to investing, leadership to entrepreneurship, philanthropy to diplomacy, Schwarzman has lessons for how to achieve success through the relentless pursuit of excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46451713507564,"sku":"9781471189555","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22118863482711.jpg?v=1747576522","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/what-it-takes-by-stephen-a-schwarzman-9781471189555","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}