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How Did I Get Here?: The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO

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Description for How Did I Get Here?: The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO Hardcover. The most famous skateboarder ever shares the business secrets to his success!

Tony Hawk ranks among the richest pitchmen in any sport. And in a sport that s especially youth-oriented, Tony, a 40-something father of four, still manages to connect with a young audience. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
The most famous skateboarder ever shares the business secrets to his success!

He's the man who put skateboarding on the map. He's the first to land a 900 (two and a half full rotations). He's also among the richest pitchmen in any sport. And, in a sport that's especially youth-oriented, Tony Hawk, a 40-something father of four, still connects with his audience by staying true to who he is.

Moving easily between the ramp and the boardroom, Tony currently runs one of the most acclaimed action sports companies, a clothing line, and video game series bearing his name that ... Read more

Filled with Tony's typical modesty and humor, How Did I Get Here? tells the amazing story behind Tony Hawk's unprecedented success from skateboarder to CEO, and the secrets behind his lasting appeal. You'll find out how authenticity has served him well in all his achievements. You'll also understand how his story has shaped many of his fundamental values, including his huge desire to win and his strong sense of realism.

Get the inside story of Tony Hawk beyond the skateboard as he answers the question: How Did I Get Here?

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470631492
SKU
V9780470631492
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2

About Tony Hawk
TONY HAWK is the most famous and influential skateboarder of all time. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was instrumental in skateboarding’s transformation from fringe pursuit to respected sport. He is the founder, President, and CEO of Tony Hawk, Inc., which he continues to develop and grow. He is also the founder of the Tony Hawk Foundation, which works to ... Read more

Reviews for How Did I Get Here?: The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO
"... entertaining review of his entrepreneurial endeavours." (Business Life, December 2010) "This is no sham celebrity business book... packed with lessons for entrepreneurs." (Director, December 2010)

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