The Hippie Guide To Climbing The Corporate Ladder And Other Mountains

Author : Skip Yowell
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781418568283

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The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains by Skip Yowell Pdf

“Skip’s account of the founding of JanSport wreaks of honesty, humor, and enough anecdotes to stir a memory in almost anyone who has spent time outside.” —Larry Burke, Editor-in-Chief, Outside Magazine From small-town Kansas boy to adventure-junkie extraordinaire to respected mountaineer, this funky and funny read traces Skip Yowell’s (cofounder of JanSport) unorthodox journey to the top of the outdoor industry. Full of offbeat details and photos from Skip’s adventures around the world, he lets it all hang out as he offers you a rare behind-the-scenes look at the three hippies who built a successful company during the Summer of Love . . . how their good vibrations continue to change an entire industry . . . and why breaking the rules and taking good care of their customers keeps JanSport at the top of their game. No question, Skip’s story will take you higher. He’ll show you the ropes for whatever mountain you face. Whether he’s drinking “Commie beer” in Ohio or slurping yak butter tea in China, this book will get under your skin and into your heart. And who knows, his story might just kick-start your dreams. So go ahead. Get the book (and another for your friend). Find a chair or couch or park or plane. Get comfortable. Be inspired. Then go climb your own mountain. “With contagious enthusiasm, droll photographs and ‘60s lingo, Yowell tells the breezy story of JanSport, maker of Trail Dome tents and ubiquitous day packs.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Skip Yowell
Publisher : Nelson Current
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1595558527

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The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains by Skip Yowell Pdf

The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains chronicles the dramatic adventures and accomplishments of the man behind one of the world's most recognized brands. From small-town Kansas boy to adventure-junkie extraordinaire, this book traces Skip Yowell's journey to the top of the outdoor industry. Full of insightful details and photos from around the world, this books offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Skip and his team built a successful company--and changed an entire industry--by breaking the rules and taking good care of their customers. "Skip's account of the founding of JanSport wreaks of honesty, humor, and enough anecdotes to stir a memory in almost anyone who has spent time outside. His tale takes you from a small room above a transmission shop to a global enterprise and packs enough adventures to keep the fire stoked and the beer on ice for hours." -Larry Burke, Editor-in-Chief, Outside Magazine "This amazing book chronicles the life of Skip Yowell, a man who climbed the corporate ladder not in a suit and tie, but in hiking boots and with a backpack. He did so in style, and had tons of fun doing it. He stayed true to himself, maintained friendships, traveled the world and most importantly, preserved his passion for his job.... We can all learn something from Skip, who started building backpacks from scratch and created a company that is now a giant in the industry. His honesty and passion for life are his priority, which all of his friends and business associates can attest to. The world would be a better place with more people like Skip Yowell. I am proud to have him as my friend and encourage you to get to know his story! You will be inspired." -Ed Viesturs, First American to climb all fourteen 8,000 meter peaks, Author of No Shortcuts to the Top "I wish this enlightening book had been available 30 years ago. The inspiration I have derived from it now would have been welcomed then. Like a new band without a 'label' (either style or record company), with originality and dedication it shows how JanSport forged their own way and set the high marks for others to strive for. This 'how it was done' book should be read by all aspiring musicians, for the principles of success are universal and are defined within." -John McEuen, Founding Member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Author : Paul Dougan
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781543424829

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Happily Hippie by Paul Dougan Pdf

Happily Hippie: Meet a Modern Ethnicity rethinks hippies. Hippiedom didnt die; rather, as with other outgroups, it became socially invisible. Happily Hippie argues that the Counterculture is a 50-year-old ethnicity and explains Hippiedoms ethnogenesis. Well learn how anti-Hippie demagoguery has warped American politics, how the War on Drugs is largely about persecuting Hippie-America and how todays legalization movement is really about Hippie-America fighting for social equality. Happily Hippie documents the Countercultures many accomplishments, including inventing the Personal Computer; it estimates over 30 million Hippie-Americans and shows readers crude demographic maps of Hippie-America. We look at Hippies in philanthropy, Hollywood, sports, various arts, new medicine, the natural-foods industry, the Green movement and around the globe. Well see how stereotypes of Hippies echo those of other minorities, explore Hippie self-esteem issues, look at Hippie generational transfer and do some fun media analysis. Well also consider the need for a Hippie-American Ethnic Organization and how we might begin one. If youre Hippie, if youve ever been Hippie, read this book. It will change your head; it can change this world.

Author : Matthew De Abaitua
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780141968957

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The Art of Camping by Matthew De Abaitua Pdf

Could there be another way of life? Can I survive with less stuff? Should I run for the hills? These are all good questions that people have asked before, throughout history, and which have inspired people to set up camp. But now camping is part of the drive for self-sufficiency, a reaction against mass tourism, a chance to connect with the land, to experience a community, to leave no trace . . . From packing to pitching, with hikes into the deep history of the subject and encounters with the great campers and camping movements of the past, this is the only book you'll need to pack when you next head off to sleep under the stars. IF THERE IS ONE THING THAT CAMPERS LIKE MORE THAN CAMPING, IT'S DREAMING ABOUT THEIR NEXT TRIP

Author : Rachel S Gross
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780300270082

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Shopping All the Way to the Woods by Rachel S Gross Pdf

A fascinating history of the profitable paradox of the American outdoor experience: visiting nature first requires shopping No escape to nature is complete without a trip to an outdoor recreational store or a browse through online offerings. This is the irony of the American outdoor experience: visiting wild spaces supposedly untouched by capitalism first requires shopping. With consumers spending billions of dollars on clothing and equipment each year as they seek out nature, the American outdoor sector grew over the past 150 years from a small collection of outfitters to an industry contributing more than 2 percent of the nation's economic output. Rachel S. Gross argues that this success was predicated not just on creating functional equipment but also on selling an authentic, anticommercial outdoor identity. In other words, shopping for the woods was also about being--or becoming--the right kind of person. Demonstrating that outdoor culture is commercial culture, Gross examines Americans' journey toward outdoor expertise by tracing the development of the nascent outdoor goods industry, the influence of World War II on its growth, and the boom years of outdoor businesses.

Author : Jack Griffin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924100218621

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The Unofficial Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder by Jack Griffin Pdf

How to get ahead in business today! Everyone in the business world needs to know the "rules of success", whether worker or management honcho. The problem is, those rules keep changing -- inside tips are a necessity! It's no longer enough to work hard to succeed -- being politically savvy, following the rules of business etiquette, and knowing the secrets to climbing a ladder with many, many rungs are all crucial to corporate health. In The Unofficial Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder readers learn about: Giving -- and receiving -- constructive criticism gracefully Business communications -- exactly how private are they? Networking in the office and out, including avoiding sticky situations International business -- what to talk about and what to avoid on trips abroad Determining who your office friends really are -- before you find the letter opener stuck in your back

Author : Dan White
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781627791960

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Under the Stars by Dan White Pdf

“The definitive book on camping in America. . . . A passionate, witty, and deeply engaging examination of why humans venture into the wild.”—Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild From the Sierras to the Adirondacks and the Everglades, Dan White travels the nation to experience firsthand—and sometimes face first—how the American wilderness transformed from the devil’s playground into a source of adventure, relaxation, and renewal. Whether he’s camping nude in cougar country, being attacked by wildlife while “glamping,” or crashing a girls-only adventure for urban teens, Dan White seeks to animate the evolution of outdoor recreation. In the process, he demonstrates how the likes of Emerson, Thoreau, Roosevelt, and Muir—along with visionaries such as Adirondack Murray, Horace Kephart, and Juliette Gordon Low—helped blaze a trail from Transcendentalism to Leave No Trace. Wide-ranging in research, enthusiasm, and geography, Under the Stars reveals a vast population of nature seekers, a country still in love with its wild places.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Backpacking
ISBN : IND:30000120307305

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Backpacker by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steven Jay Pinsky
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780595521562

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Win-Win My Ass! by Steven Jay Pinsky Pdf

Finally...a self help book that recognizes the realities of the corporate world. Corporate America is populated with millions of middle managers whose current lot in life seems to be preordained. These middle managers go to work every day wondering how they can escape the mire that is middle management. They are further exasperated by the general belief that they are both smarter and more capable than their bosses. WIN-WIN MY ASS! is a unique, satirical self-help book that unconventionally tackles the sacred wisdom that states that dedication, teamwork and good deeds will ultimately be rewarded. WIN-WIN MY ASS! provides a targeted, well-planned assault to senior management by providing the reader with a series of tools and skills that facilitate an expedited climb to the top such as:  Effective Boss Management  Managing Travel for Personal and Professional Gain  Advancement Through Pretty Charts and Graphs  Risk Aversion Through Strategic Risk Taking  Job Title Sequencing This modern marvel of management methodology is a must read for the terminally upwardly mobile professional.

Author : Alice Randall,Carter Little,Courtney Little
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781595558602

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My Country Roots by Alice Randall,Carter Little,Courtney Little Pdf

Containing 100 recommended playlists for downloading, this book is the best and most unique way to explore the Country music genre in a modern easy, convenient way. Each playlist walks you through the history, culture, and relevance of Country music, revealing the authenticity and raw truth that represents Country.

Author : Ms Sabga,Natalya I. Sabga
Publisher : Natalya Sabga
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781449058043

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From Secretary to CEO by Ms Sabga,Natalya I. Sabga Pdf

From Secretary to CEO: A Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Losing Your Identity is a book that speaks to how individuals can maximize their impact in any job, career, or life circumstance without compromising their identity, and still preserving their most precious human resource: integrity. By leading its readers through a series of illustrative anecdotes and ending each chapter with a summarizing "lesson learned," this book studies human behavior to unfold the not-so-secret secrets of understanding how the actions of others can help you understand and master your own. From Secretary to CEO: A Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Losing Your Identity contains stories and insights that will be helpful, entertaining, and encouraging to individuals at every stage and circumstance of life. Readers will also be introduced to an innovative concept coined by the author and learn how to become a "Black Belt" of their own identity. Written by business and academic advisor Natalya I. Sabga, From Secretary to CEO: A Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Losing Your Identity makes liberal use of inspiring personal examples and achievements that every reader can relate to in overcoming and reaching any personal or professional challenge or milestone while still maintaining a self of self and self-preservation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSD:31822036518009

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1140 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Barron's national business and financial weekly
ISBN : CORNELL:31924108429279

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The Wall Street Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alaa el Nawawy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1483562808

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Climbing the Corporate Ladder by Alaa el Nawawy Pdf

The book is an attempt to put the careers of individuals that are currently working in corporates or looking to join one into context. Nothing is done by chance or luck, but you everything needs a strategy and a plan. Throughout this book, the aim is to aid people on how to make decisions about their career in corporates and explaining why they should make them, and also understand the influence of those decisions on both their short and long term career. I do not claim that this is the single source of truth , I just say that I have tried it myself , seen it realize into results and seen it as well happen to other people. Grasping what is in the book is one thing, but your honest application of the concepts on your actual life is something you are totally on your own in doing . Read with an open mind and heart , nothing is impossible if you put enough effort behind it.

Author : David Hackett Fischer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1991-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 019974369X

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Albion's Seed by David Hackett Fischer Pdf

This fascinating book is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time. In this sense, nearly all Americans are "Albion's Seed," no matter what their ethnicity may be. The concluding section of this remarkable book explores the ways that regional cultures have continued to dominate national politics from 1789 to 1988, and still help to shape attitudes toward education, government, gender, and violence, on which differences between American regions are greater than between European nations.