Call Me Ted
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B001L4EECE |
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| Number of Pages | : | 124 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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After dropping out of college, Turner worked his way up from the bottom of his father's billboard company, which he inherited when his father committed suicide, and then slowly turned it into an international media empire—an uphill battle he records in entertaining detail (I don't think of myself as losing, he says of the occasional setbacks, drawing on his experiences as a champion sailor. These commentaries are not always complimentary; in two passages, ex-wife Jane Fonda candidly discusses the psychological blocks she believes keep him from achieving full emotional and spiritual intimacy. . 11)Correction: The correct publisher of The Empathy Gap, reviewed Oct.
Ted Turner is one of America's most famous and successful businessmen.
I've read a lot of business biographies, and this one was excellent I had forgotten about what an amazing life Ted Turner has had, from winning the America's Cup (as the skipper) to winning the World Series (as an owner) and building the cable industry. His is an inspiring story and the personal side is interetsing as well.I have read many of the big business biographies, and some are more substantive and rewarding than others. This one is worth reading. If you are interested in the history of the media business from the 1960's on, particularly in the creation of cable, you will be interested. If you are interested in entrepreneurial stories in general,. It's a quick entertaining read worth your time. ibuylotsofthings Overall I thought the book was well worth it. It's a quick and entertaining read. The book steps through Teds life from adolescence to adulthood. It shows you hard work and perseverance can pay offIn the wake of his father's suicide and the imminent sale of the family billboard company, Ted turned things around and made his dad proud. Quickly moving into radio, and finally Television, he also made a name for himself in the world of professional yacht racing Too bad he didn't have me around to tell him merging with AOL was a bad idea ;)As with the case of most "outliers", Ted was in the . "A must read for any entrepreneur!" according to FPC. This is one of my favorite biz biographies.Turner is one of the few man standing, that actually stands for something beyond himself. A true visionary, somebody that puts the interest of many before his. An eye opening for what really goes into lousy corporate mergers like AOL time Warner.A valuable lesson for the uprising trend of mediocre CEO's out there (like Bob Nardelli)which lead companies with no passion, vision, or direction whatsoever. Their real job is to satisfy their never ending greed. And yes, they all want to be bailed out of their sad mediocrity.Rupert Murdoch should have
An innovative entrepreneur, outspoken nonconformist, and groundbreaking philanthropist, Ted Turner is truly a living legend, and now, for the first time, he reveals his personal story. Always forthright, he tells you what makes him tick and what ticks him off, and delivers an honest account of what he's all about. Ted also doesn't shrink from the darker and more intimate details of his life. Jane Fonda, especially, provides intriguing insights into Ted's inner drive and character. In CALL ME TED, you'll hear Ted Turner's distinctive voice on every page. Along the way, Ted's friends, colleagues, and family are equally revealing in their unique "Ted Stories" which are peppered throughout the book. Inspiring and entertaining, CALL ME TED sheds new light on one of the greatest visionaries of our time.. From his difficult childhood to the successful launch of his media empire to the catastrophic AOL/Time Warner deal, Turner spares no details or feelings and takes the reader along on a wild and sometimes bumpy ride. With his usual frankness, he discusses a childhood of loneliness (he was left at a boarding school by his parents at the tender age of four), and the emotional impact of devastating losses (Ted's beloved sister died at seventeen and his hard-charging father committed suicide when Ted was still in his early twenties). Turner