From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Schwarzman comes a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from the author\'s life to show readers how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations.
In philanthropy, as.
Schwarzman is also an active philanthropist, having given away more than a billion dollars.
Both he and the firm are known for the rigor of their investment process, their innovative approach to deal making, the diversification of their business lines, and a conviction to be the best at everything they do.
Schwarzman\'s simple mantra don\'t lose money has helped Blackstone become a leading private equity and real estate investor, and manager of alternative assets for institutional investors globally.
Schwarzman focused intensely on culture, hiring great talent, and establishing processes that allow the firm to systematically analyze and evaluate risk.
Building Blackstone into the leading global financial institution it is today didn\'t come easy.
He eventually partnered with his mentor and friend Pete Peterson to found Blackstone, vowing to create a new and different kind of financial institution.
After starting his career in finance with a short stint at a financial firm called DLJ, Schwarzman began working at Lehman Brothers where he ascended to run the mergers and acquisitions practice.
His grades and athleticism got him into Yale.
Folding handkerchiefs in his father\'s linen shop, Schwarzman dreamed of a larger life, filled with purpose and adventure.
But behind these achievements is a man who has spent his life learning and reflecting on What it takes to achieve excellence, make an impact, and live a life of consequence.
He\'s the billionaire philanthropist who founded Schwarzman Scholars, this century\'s version of the Rhodes Scholarship, in China.
He\'s the CEO whose views are sought by heads of state.
He\'s the man who took $400,000 and co-founded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion (as of January 2019).
People know who Stephen Schwarzman is--at least they think they do.
Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive, or simply someone looking for ways to maximize your potential, the same Lessons apply.
Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzman\'s life to show readers how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Stephen A.
From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Schwarzman comes a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from the author\'s life to show readers how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations
