Business Matters: Lessons in Leadership and Life

Daniel Richards is fresh out of business school and working for his family’s business, when his father dies suddenly. He finds himself at the helm of a multimillion-dollar company with little understanding of its structure, minimal experience, and even less confidence. At a loss, he turns to the company’s COO, a longtime family friend, for help. It is soon discovered all is not as it seems with the business, and Dan realizes he’s at risk of losing everything his father and grandfather worked their entire lives to create. With his legacy on the line, the bank breathing down his neck, and investors’ and employees’ confidence waning, Dan must discover the inner resources and faith to fix both his company and himself before it’s too late. The story teaches crucial lessons for personal and professional success—it’s a must-read, whether you’re just starting out or have many years of experience. It addresses real-life business matters and covers more critical business issues than most graduate-level business courses.

Diane Ludgate Love, PhD, ACC, founder of Successful Solutions and an accomplished executive coach and business consultant, has worked with thousands of senior and mid-level executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 to start-ups throughout the US, the UK, and India. Her extensive 20 year corporate background along with her academic achievements makes her a one-of-kind professional. Dickson C. Buxton is Managing Director of Private Capital Corporation, which provides comprehensive business and estate perpetuation plans and financial services for mid-market private companies. He co-founded Private Capital Corporation in 1976 and was also Chairman of Kelso and Company form 1978-1981. He co-founded the ESOP Association of American in 1978. In addition to numerous articles in professional journals, Dick has written two books: "You've Built a Successful Business: Now What? A Guide to Perpetuating Your Business" and "Lessons in Leadership & Life, Secrets of Eleven Wise Men."