Bill Marriott: Success Is Never Final--His Life and the Decisions That Built a Hotel Empire
528Bill Marriott: Success Is Never Final--His Life and the Decisions That Built a Hotel Empire
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781629726007 |
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Publisher: | Shadow Mountain Publishing |
Publication date: | 09/03/2019 |
Pages: | 528 |
Sales rank: | 500,730 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.70(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Prologue 1
1 Pilgrims and Pioneers 6
2 The Root Beer Stand 17
3 Billy the Kid 33
4 The War 48
5 Anchors Aweigh 62
6 Heavenly Flower 73
7 Motor Hotel Division Chief 89
8 The Son Rises 108
9 No Time for Sergeants 123
10 Risky Business 141
11 The Perfect Storm 160
12 Bicentennial Bishop 174
13 High Anxiety and Miracles 196
14 Hotel Hopping 215
15 Full Speed Ahead 230
16 The Gunslingers 248
17 The Chairman's Grand Exit 270
18 The Refiner's Fire 284
19 The Jewel Box 296
20 The Flagship and Fleet Expansion 314
21 Seismic Tremors 333
22 "What Have I Done?" 355
23 The Great Divide 373
24 Puttin' On the Ritz and Renaissance 391
25 You'd Better Be Running 412
26 Heartbreak Hotel and Heroes 429
27 Marriott on the Move 444
28 The Work Is Never Done 465
Author's Note 475
Notes 478
Index 495
What People are Saying About This
"For two generations we have viewed Bill Marriott as one of our most able competitors. Success Is Never Final helped me understand Bill's success as a competitor and as one of the most remarkable businessmen of our times."
"I have admired my longtime friend Bill Marriott as a man of faith in God with conscience and heart, with love of family, friends and humanity who has applied this virtues in 'worldwide hospitality.' This biography bears my conclusion."
"One cannot know without reading Success is Never Final, the stress, the strain, the struggle, the drive and dedication that took a family name and made it an iconic American brand, a name recognized and respected in every corner of Earth. Their story, really, is a generational saga of a family, and of teams of dedicated employees, all tightly tethered to the best of values, and who together grew a root beer stand business into the largest hotelier in the world. Their story is an American enterprise classic."
"Bill Marriott is one of the most caring and big-hearted people I know. I am a witness to his generosity, and I am thrilled that this fascinating biography will share the stories of his purposeful life with readers."
"In leadership and life, Bill Marriott demonstrates that true success is built not on the backs of others, but hand-in-hand beside them. Every chapter of this book demonstrates his courage, humility, faith and values in business and beyond. I'm in awe of all that he has accomplished as a philanthropist, business leader, father and friend, and I know you'll come away from his story inspired to serve others as Bill has."
"This book confirms what I have seen firsthand: even more remarkable than Bill Marriott's record of leading a business from 1 to 7,000 hotels, creating the largest hospitality company in the world, is the character he has imbued among its hundreds of thousands of managers and associates. Remarkably, Marriott International reflects the qualities of the man."
"Bill Marriott is a great friend and his life is one filled with much success. His biography provides a look into the experiences and decisions that led to all his accomplishments. I have always been a great admirer of his leadership abilities and, equally as important, how he demonstrates the love and respect he has for his family."