Resultados para "The Immigrant" en Negocios y profesiones

Many of the United States' most innovative entrepreneurs have been immigrants, from Andrew Carnegie, Alexander Graham Bell, and Charles Pfizer to Sergey Brin, Vinod Khosla, and Elon Musk. Nearly half of Fortune 500 companies and one-quarter of all new small businesses were founded by immigrants, generating trillions of dollars annually, employing millions of workers, and helping establish the United States as the most entrepreneurial, technologically advanced society on earth.

A provocative look at the remarkable contributions of high-skill immigrant entrepreneurs in America. 

In a practical and informative way, Krish Dhanam showcases how the American Dream is still alive and well. He tackles the issues of faith, freedom, discipline, dignity, pride, possibility, work ethic, and relationships with word pictures that will resonate with listeners.

In Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity From Immigrant Entrepreneurs, academic, entrepreneur, and consultant, Neri Karra Sillaman, delivers a one-of-a-kind exploration of the remarkable success of immigrant entrepreneurs. The author writes about how immigrants, often starting with limited capital and connections, have built iconic and enduring businesses. Sillaman combines rigorous academic research with compelling case studies and personal experience and narrative to uncover the principles that drive these stunning achievements.

American Immigrant What does it really mean to start over from nothing? To leave behind your country, your language, and everything familiar—and step into the unknown with more fear than certainty? American Immigrant is not just a story about moving to the United States. It’s a deeply personal memoir about rebuilding yourself when life strips everything away and forces you to confront who you truly are.

Frank Lorenzo is the epitome of the American dream. A first-generation American and entrepreneur, Lorenzo started an airline advisory business in his mid-twenties and ultimately rose to control the largest fleet of airplanes in the free world. Flying for Peanuts explains how the son of Spanish immigrants put himself through Columbia College by driving a Coca-Cola truck and then grew the fledgling advisory into ownership of Texas International Airlines. From there, Lorenzo became CEO of Continental Airlines, a large loss-making west coast airline at the time.

A quintessential American dream story from a Mexican entrepreneur who shares the tale of building a multi-million-dollar business from scratch, complete with both success and failure, and always a vision of hope.

Immigration is a fraught and misunderstood topic in America’s social discourse, with much of what we believe based largely on myth. Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan have spent the last decade searching for the facts. Their pioneering research digs deep into the data on immigration, linking the experiences of immigrants from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to those of immigrants today. Using powerful storytelling alongside big data, they provide new evidence about the past and present of the American Dream that will change our thinking and policies.

Immigrant Millionaire: The Story of One Asian Woman Obsessed to Succeed in the Land of Opportunity by Kelli Nguyen-Ha.

In Quarterback: An Immigrant's Guide to Corporate North America, award-winning Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Enterprise Risk Management Leader Nadine Niba delivers a bold, honest, and deeply informed playbook for immigrants looking to thrive in Corporate North America. Drawing from over a decade of experience in the corporate world and mentoring immigrants in their numbers, Nadine offers a rare blend of personal stories, strategic insights, and hard-earned lessons that speak directly to the realities immigrants face, often silently.

After listening to The American Dream For Immigrant Entrepreneurs and completing the exercises, you will save time and money by learning the eight steps to succeed in the US economy and culture. You will be fully prepared and ready to start your new life on the day you land on American soil.

For decades, immigrants have flocked to the United States of America, inspired by its spirit of freedom and equal opportunity. However, many fail to consider the barriers they may have to face when looking for entrepreneurial avenues. Financial Literacy for Immigrant Entrepreneurs is grounded in research, taking its roots from the state of financial literacy in immigrants of African descent in the United States. It lays out the financial system, which hurdles one might encounter, and possible resources that may aid immigrants during their quest for upward social mobility.

What if your starting point didn't matter? In 1983, Stephen landed in America with $600 and a dream. Within a week, he was washing dishes at Denny's for $3. 35 an hour while studying mechanical engineering full-time. No connections. No safety net. No backup plan. Just faith, hard work, and an unshakable belief that where you start has nothing to do with where you finish. Today, Stephen is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses and has built generational wealth for his family. But this book isn't about him—it's about YOU.

Whether you’re a business leader seeking to strengthen your leadership bench, an HR executive committed to diversity and inclusion, or an immigrant professional rising through the ranks, ImmiGRIT is an urgent wake-up call and an indispensable guide to leveraging the full power of immigrant leadership. Don’t get left behind in the global war for talent—discover how to harness ImmiGRIT and watch your organization soar.

Are you looking to fulfill your American dream or doubting if you are living your American dream and wondering if the American dream is even still a reality? Then look, doubt, and wonder no more. Dr. Jacob Al, a Ghanaian immigrant, defines the historical origin of the American dream succinctly and exposes its deeper root in the American culture than people realize. He skillfully weaves his personal success story through the quintessential tale of the American dream. Obtaining the American dream requires economic freedom, the rule of law, and private property rights.

The astonishing story of immigrants lured to the United States from India and trapped in forced labor—an "eye-opening" "must-read" told by the visionary labor leader who engineered their escape and set them on a path to citizenship (The New York Times Book Review). ​ In late 2006, Saket Soni...

After a career of navigating in the dark, Hang Thi Yen Black shares her story of breaking free from the confines of generic formulas to become a tenacious woman, mother, and Silicon Valley leader armed with skill, will, and tenacity. Hang's motivation is simple—pave the path with nearly three decades of experience developing resources and resilience so that other women, marginalized by cultural biases, may learn how to level the playing field and arrive at any destination they choose on their own merits, on their own terms, with dignity and authenticity.

Named a Newsweek Best Book of 2023 From the creator of the popular finance podcast So Money, this accessible and clever guide to leaning into your fear to maximize your financial success and beyond “is a game-changer” (Kelly Ripa), perfect for fans of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies and You...

Brought to you by Penguin. London is a plutocrat's paradise, with more resident billionaires than New York, Hong Kong or Moscow. Far from trickling down, their wealth is burning up the environment and swallowing up the city. But what do we really know about London's super rich, and the lives...

‘A handbook for these troubled times’ Psychologies Magazine ’Engaging and informative … highlights our common humanity’ Kofi Annan ‘A passionately written polemic’ You Magazine The truth is, INCLUSION is better for EVERYONE. In this empowering call to arms, June Sarpong MBE proves...