More Than a Pink Cadillac : Mary Kay, Inc.'s Nine Leadership Keys to Success
More Than a Pink Cadillac : Mary Kay, Inc.'s Nine Leadership Keys to Success
Overview
"If your mind can conceive it, and if you can believe it, you can achieve it."--Mary Kay Ash"Mary Kay Ash built one of America's most admired companies. She turned a $5,000 investment into a billion-dollar corporation, and along the way helped thousands of women launch successful careers. The book is filled with the inspirational tales of modest women with grand expectations. Their stories are proof thatsuccess is based on choices, not circumstances."--Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison"If you want to understand the true foundation of success, read this book. Then, take action and put [Mary Kay's] philosophy to work for you!"--Cheryl Richardson, author ofLife MakeoversMore Than a Pink Cadillacreveals how extraordinary leadership and a value-based mindset launched Mary Kay Inc. into the stratosphere. Jim Underwood, the first author granted unlimited access to Mary Kay employees and management, found nine principles and a leadership style that have made the company an icon of success and empowerment around the globe.Featuring inspirational stories about Mary Kay sales force leaders,More Than a Pink Cadillacemphasizes that success is based on choices, not circumstances. You'll see how the choices you make--for yourself and your organization--can motivate your employees, impress your customers, and protect your company against pitfalls.If you have the desire to be a true leader, all you have to do is follow the nine key principles in this book--and open yourself to a new way of thinking that is guaranteed to inspire top performance, from yourself and those around you.It's no secret that Mary Kay Inc.--home of the famous "Pink Cadillac"--is one of the best run and most successful companies in the world, prompting Harvard professors and U.S. government agencies to study what made the company a global phenomenon. But what many may not realize is that Mary Kay is much more than a Pink Cadillac. While this widely recognized icon is a symbol of top performance, it stands for something greater--a way of doing business with a personal concern for people that has made Mary Kay a different kind of company. This book explains the methods and mindset that can bring the same kind of success to your organization.More Than a Pink Cadillacprovides insights into a unique and extraordinarily successful business--one that grew out of, and is still founded upon, a simple set of powerful principles. It represents the first time the company has given an outside author--Jim Underwood--unlimited access to its employees and management. The principles he reveals in this book have already influenced the lives of hundreds of thousands of men and women around the world--and they can do the same for you and your organization.Inside, you'll find inspirational stories from Mary Kay management and leaders of the independent sales force that illustrate the "nine leadership keys to success," which can be applied in any company. From "Never Leave Your Values" and "Think and Act Strategically"to "Have a Higher Purpose" and "Innovate or Evaporate,"More Than a Pink Cadillacgives you the strategies and tools you need to build binding ties of trust and loyalty-- to your customers and employees--and adopt the leadership thinking necessary for high performance.Mary Kay Ash was the best example of this leadership style. She was devoted to her employees and her independent sales force. This was a woman who viewed her company as a family; who talked of P&L; not as profit and loss, but "people and love." You'll see how the Mary Kay philosophy can make enthusiasm, integrity, laughter, and excellence an everyday part of your organization--along with extraordinary growth. You'll learn why inspirational leadership is fundamental to leadership success. And you'll discover the skills you need to triumph against overwhelming odds--no matter the scenario.Much more than a company history, more than a book about the cosmetics industry and women in business,More Than a Pink Cadillacis about fail-proof principles of leadership--a must-have how-to manual for business and for life.Description
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Overview
"If your mind can conceive it, and if you can believe it, you can achieve it."--Mary Kay Ash"Mary Kay Ash built one of America's most admired companies. She turned a $5,000 investment into a billion-dollar corporation, and along the way helped thousands of women launch successful careers. The book is filled with the inspirational tales of modest women with grand expectations. Their stories are proof thatsuccess is based on choices, not circumstances."--Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison"If you want to understand the true foundation of success, read this book. Then, take action and put [Mary Kay's] philosophy to work for you!"--Cheryl Richardson, author ofLife MakeoversMore Than a Pink Cadillacreveals how extraordinary leadership and a value-based mindset launched Mary Kay Inc. into the stratosphere. Jim Underwood, the first author granted unlimited access to Mary Kay employees and management, found nine principles and a leadership style that have made the company an icon of success and empowerment around the globe.Featuring inspirational stories about Mary Kay sales force leaders,More Than a Pink Cadillacemphasizes that success is based on choices, not circumstances. You'll see how the choices you make--for yourself and your organization--can motivate your employees, impress your customers, and protect your company against pitfalls.If you have the desire to be a true leader, all you have to do is follow the nine key principles in this book--and open yourself to a new way of thinking that is guaranteed to inspire top performance, from yourself and those around you.It's no secret that Mary Kay Inc.--home of the famous "Pink Cadillac"--is one of the best run and most successful companies in the world, prompting Harvard professors and U.S. government agencies to study what made the company a global phenomenon. But what many may not realize is that Mary Kay is much more than a Pink Cadillac. While this widely recognized icon is a symbol of top performance, it stands for something greater--a way of doing business with a personal concern for people that has made Mary Kay a different kind of company. This book explains the methods and mindset that can bring the same kind of success to your organization.More Than a Pink Cadillacprovides insights into a unique and extraordinarily successful business--one that grew out of, and is still founded upon, a simple set of powerful principles. It represents the first time the company has given an outside author--Jim Underwood--unlimited access to its employees and management. The principles he reveals in this book have already influenced the lives of hundreds of thousands of men and women around the world--and they can do the same for you and your organization.Inside, you'll find inspirational stories from Mary Kay management and leaders of the independent sales force that illustrate the "nine leadership keys to success," which can be applied in any company. From "Never Leave Your Values" and "Think and Act Strategically"to "Have a Higher Purpose" and "Innovate or Evaporate,"More Than a Pink Cadillacgives you the strategies and tools you need to build binding ties of trust and loyalty-- to your customers and employees--and adopt the leadership thinking necessary for high performance.Mary Kay Ash was the best example of this leadership style. She was devoted to her employees and her independent sales force. This was a woman who viewed her company as a family; who talked of P&L; not as profit and loss, but "people and love." You'll see how the Mary Kay philosophy can make enthusiasm, integrity, laughter, and excellence an everyday part of your organization--along with extraordinary growth. You'll learn why inspirational leadership is fundamental to leadership success. And you'll discover the skills you need to triumph against overwhelming odds--no matter the scenario.Much more than a company history, more than a book about the cosmetics industry and women in business,More Than a Pink Cadillacis about fail-proof principles of leadership--a must-have how-to manual for business and for life.Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
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- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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