Blake Mycoskie ist der visionäre Gründer von TOMS Shoes und Pionier des 'One for One'-Geschäftsmodells. Dieser innovative Ansatz verbindet nahtlos Konsumgüterkäufe mit direkter Hilfe und liefert Schuhe, stellt Sehvermögen wieder her und sorgt für sauberes Wasser. Seine Philosophie, die in seinem Bestseller-Buch dargelegt wird, fördert die Integration des sozialen Wohls in Unternehmertum und Alltag. Mycoskies Arbeit inspiriert eine globale Bewegung hin zu sozialbewussten Unternehmen und Verbrauchern, die sich für eine bessere Zukunft einsetzen.
Known as the founder of TOMS Shoes and as a contestant on The Amazing Race, Mycoskie uses his experience with TOMS, as well as interviews with leaders of non-profits and corporations, to convey valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, transparency of leadership, and living by one's values.
»Profit Over People« – so bezeichnet Noam Chomsky den Neoliberalismus, der den Profit über alles Menschliche stellt. Scharfsichtig kritisiert er die Logik des freien Marktes und plädiert für demokratischere Alternativen. »War Against People« ist eine Abrechnung mit den westlichen Staaten – denn sie sind die wahren Schurkenstaaten und nicht die Diktaturen der sogenannten Entwicklungsländer. Die Machtpolitik der USA missachtet die Menschenrechte und missbraucht diese zur Legitimation ihrer Gewaltanwendung.
<p><b>Love your work, work for what you love, and change the world—all at the same time.</b> What most matters to you? Should you focus on earning a living, pursuing your passions, or devoting yourself to the causes that inspire you? The surprising truth is that you don’t have to choose—and that you’ll find more success if you don’t. That’s the breakthrough message of TOMS’ One for One movement. You don’t have to be rich to give back. You don’t have to retire to spend every day doing what you love. You don’t have to take a vow of poverty to dedicate yourself to the causes you believe in. You can find profit, passion, and meaning all at once—<i>right now</i>. </p><p>In <i>Start Something That Matters, </i>Blake Mycoskie tells the story of founding TOMS, one of the fastest-growing young companies in the world, and combines it with lessons learned from such innovative entrepreneurs and thinkers as Timothy Ferriss, Lauren Bush, Tony Hsieh, and Seth Godin, among others. He presents the six simple keys for creating or transforming your own life and business, from discovering and refining your core story to being resourceful even without resources; from overcoming fear and doubt to incorporating giving into every aspect of your life. And in the spirit of One for One, with every book you purchase, a new book will be provided to a child in need. <i> Start Something That Matters</i> is the inspiring story of a movement, a manifesto for the next stage of American business, and a blueprint for the new generation of entrepreneurs who want to live a meaningful and successful life.</p><p><b>Why this book is for you: </b> <b> </b> • You’re ready to make a difference in the world—through your own start-up business, a not-for-profit organization, or a new project you create within your current job. • You want to do the things you love, serve people in need, and create a meaningful career—<i>all at the same time. </i> <i> </i> • You want to learn how Blake—and the founders of organizations like FEED Projects, charity: water, and Zappos, among others—worked through fear and failure to put his dreams into action. <b>You’re ready to start something that matters.</b></p><p></p>