Mr. Selfridge's Romance of Commerce: An Abridged Version of the Classic Text on Business and Life
Language: English
Published by Adams Media Corporation, 2013
- Hardcover
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From his striking window displays during the holidays to his glittering love affairs with the most beautiful women in Europe, this book reveals the secrets behind his success as a tycoon. Filled with revolutionary thoughts about business, leadership, and society, Selfridge will inspire you with powerful aphorisms.
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- Title
- Mr. Selfridge's Romance of Commerce: An Abridged Version of the Classic Text on Business and Life
- Author
- Harry Gordon Selfridge
- Publisher
- Adams Media Corporation
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1440569096
- ISBN 13
- 9781440569098
A captivating look inside the heart and mind of Harry Selfridge!
Founder of one of the greatest department stores in the world, Harry Gordon Selfridge reopens his doors--and extravagant life--in this updated edition of his classic work. From his striking window displays during the holidays to his glittering love affairs with the most beautiful women in Europe, this book reveals the secrets behind his success as a tycoon. Filled with revolutionary thoughts about business, leadership, and society, Selfridge will inspire you with powerful aphorisms like:
- People will sit up and take notice of you if you will sit up and take notice of what makes them sit up and take notice.
- The boss drives his men; the leader coaches them.
- The customer is always right.
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About the Author
Harry Gordon Selfridge (18561947) was an American-born British retail magnate, who founded the London-based department store Selfridges. His thirty-year leadership of Selfridges led to him becoming one of the most respected and wealthy retail magnates in the United Kingdom. He has been profiled in the popular BBC series Mr. Selfridge, as played by Jeremy Piven.
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