This is a triumphant story of comeback in life and business. Robert Carr experienced decades of struggle that took him to the brink of home foreclosure at age fifty. He would later make a fortune in the card payments industry, only to lose almost everything in 2009, after one of the most devastating data breaches ever. Daring to go public about the cyberattack, Carr saved This is a triumphant story of comeback in life and business. Robert Carr experienced decades of struggle that took him to the brink of home foreclosure at age fifty. He would later make a fortune in the card payments industry, only to lose almost everything in 2009, after one of the most devastating data breaches ever. Daring to go public about the cyberattack, Carr saved his company from potential ruin and fought his way back to prosperity. A man who rose from a hardscrabble upbringing in the Illinois countryside, he kept a promise to devote his financial success largely to young people from modest backgrounds. The Give Something Back Foundation, which he created as an expression of gratitude for a $250 scholarship he received as a high school senior, is on pace to pay college costs for some 1,000 students. Not everyone will be happy with this book. In stark detail, Carr skewers the unethical business practices of many in the financial world that he believes prey on those who can least afford it. He challenges business schools to do more to promote the importance of fairness and honesty. He delivers a capitalist's critique of capitalism, as it is often practiced today, and challenges stockholders to hold companies to higher standards in the way they treat people. Unflinchingly revealing, Carr describes the experience of being scorned and ridiculed by an abusive father. And he pays tribute to a mother, a night shift waitress, whose wisdom and sense of fairness helped shape the ethic and culture of his successful company. In an interview on the television show, Mad Money, Mr. Carr was praised by host Jim Cramer for his honesty and commitment to employees after the disastrous breach. This is a CEO for the underdog. He offers inspiration that an idealist, despite being repeatedly knocked down along the way, can ultimately thrive and do a bit to make the world a little better.
Through the Fires: An American Business Story of Turbulence, Triumph and Giving Back
This is a triumphant story of comeback in life and business. Robert Carr experienced decades of struggle that took him to the brink of home foreclosure at age fifty. He would later make a fortune in the card payments industry, only to lose almost everything in 2009, after one of the most devastating data breaches ever. Daring to go public about the cyberattack, Carr saved This is a triumphant story of comeback in life and business. Robert Carr experienced decades of struggle that took him to the brink of home foreclosure at age fifty. He would later make a fortune in the card payments industry, only to lose almost everything in 2009, after one of the most devastating data breaches ever. Daring to go public about the cyberattack, Carr saved his company from potential ruin and fought his way back to prosperity. A man who rose from a hardscrabble upbringing in the Illinois countryside, he kept a promise to devote his financial success largely to young people from modest backgrounds. The Give Something Back Foundation, which he created as an expression of gratitude for a $250 scholarship he received as a high school senior, is on pace to pay college costs for some 1,000 students. Not everyone will be happy with this book. In stark detail, Carr skewers the unethical business practices of many in the financial world that he believes prey on those who can least afford it. He challenges business schools to do more to promote the importance of fairness and honesty. He delivers a capitalist's critique of capitalism, as it is often practiced today, and challenges stockholders to hold companies to higher standards in the way they treat people. Unflinchingly revealing, Carr describes the experience of being scorned and ridiculed by an abusive father. And he pays tribute to a mother, a night shift waitress, whose wisdom and sense of fairness helped shape the ethic and culture of his successful company. In an interview on the television show, Mad Money, Mr. Carr was praised by host Jim Cramer for his honesty and commitment to employees after the disastrous breach. This is a CEO for the underdog. He offers inspiration that an idealist, despite being repeatedly knocked down along the way, can ultimately thrive and do a bit to make the world a little better.
Compare
30 review for Through the Fires: An American Business Story of Turbulence, Triumph and Giving Back
Related products
Cosmology and Controversy: The Historical Development of Two Theories of the Universe
The Long Awaited Lord (The Valiant Love Regency Romance) (A Historical Romance Book)
Into the Impenetrable Fortress: A Historical Western Adventure Book
Love Stories of Enchanting Ladies: A Historical Regency Romance Collection
The Settler: A novel of modern Israel
The Mammoth Book of Historical Crime Fiction (Mammoth Books)
The Fire That Consumes: A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment, Third Edition
Mitch Albom –
Through the Fires defines what it means to overcome adversity in business and life
Kate –
It's A Stunning Tribute and Love Story: I found this book as a stunning tribute to Robert Carr's mother - from a son who learned about kindness, hardwork, love and resiliency from his mother. When he wrote about the call center and how he felt about how the employees there were standing on the shoulders of his mother and would be treated as such, I was blown away. This is a man who truly has a good soul and is a leader in business. The two seem nearly incompatible these days but half of the book It's A Stunning Tribute and Love Story: I found this book as a stunning tribute to Robert Carr's mother - from a son who learned about kindness, hardwork, love and resiliency from his mother. When he wrote about the call center and how he felt about how the employees there were standing on the shoulders of his mother and would be treated as such, I was blown away. This is a man who truly has a good soul and is a leader in business. The two seem nearly incompatible these days but half of the book is not just his achievements, but the achievements of young teenagers he helped to get an education and they went on to greatness. Robert Carr's rise from gentle beginnings to being a pioneer of industry, and how he has maintained his integrity along the way, is a story everyone should know, celebrate, and lift a glass and toast to his mother.
Vishnum –
nice book
Nicholas –
Love it! Business ethics bible has been written. I love this book. Robert Carr is truly an inspiration. The way he built Heartland and treats the employees is how all companies should be. I admire Robert Carr both in business and for his generosity to the world.
Bbudish –
Becky Goss –
margaret cooper –
Tracy Milligan –
Charles Franklin –
Mike –
John –
Matt Rose –
lena –
COLLEEN MANFRED –
Gary Hadsall –
Kirk Steerzer –
Adam Paul Connaughton –
Diane Habiger –
Hemlata a patel –
Douglas Lundin –
Phil –
Nolan –
geri de moss –
Chris Lyons –
Joddi Thompson –
Bryan Massey –
Donna Ross –
Esp0000 –
Janos Racz –
Tom Hooyman –