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Winners Never Cheat: Everyday Values We Learned as Children But May Have Forgotten
Next time someone tells you business can't be done ethically -- corners must be cut, negotiations can't be honest -- hand them Jon Huntsman's new book. He started with practically nothing, and made it to Forbes'list of America's Top 100 richest people. Huntsman's generous about sharing the credit, but in the 21st century, he's the nearest thing to a self-made multi-billion...more
Hardcover, 185 pages
Published
May 1st 2005
by Wharton School Publishing
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"Keep in mind the old saying: 'Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from poor judgement.'"
Seeing an endorsement from Dick Cheney on the back cover, I naturally assumed the title to this book was ironic, but it turns out billionaire Jon Huntsman (not to be confused with his son former Utah governor Jon Jr.) means it. Like any self-help book, this offering is full of home-spun wisdom and common sense sayings all of us have heard hundreds of times before. Huntsman himself admi...more
Seeing an endorsement from Dick Cheney on the back cover, I naturally assumed the title to this book was ironic, but it turns out billionaire Jon Huntsman (not to be confused with his son former Utah governor Jon Jr.) means it. Like any self-help book, this offering is full of home-spun wisdom and common sense sayings all of us have heard hundreds of times before. Huntsman himself admi...more
I think I was expecting more from this book. I enjoyed the autobiographical sections dealing with Huntsman's poverty-stricken childhood and some of his business decisions, but I got a little tired of what felt like overly preachy material in the rest of the sections. Huntsman's rise to wealth says a lot about his character, and I felt that the sections explaining his moral philosophy detracted from the lessons of his life. I would have liked more about his parents and siblings, and even about hi...more
It's hard to rate this book as it was full of great ideas that I fully subscribe to, but didn't contain anything new or particularly surprising. I would not likely read it again, but it was refreshing to hear a smashingly successful business man say that he cared more for his employees and their families than he did about business success - and then put his money where his mouth is. Jon Huntsman was a man who has done much good and hopes to die penniless. I'd say that should be a goal many of us...more
John Huntsman has my complete respect. My expectations for this book were very different considering how polarized his principles are from the rest of the world. I was expecting a self help, alcoholics anonymous engagement that invites me to change my ways. At no time reading did I feel that I wanted to sit down and say "Hello, my name is spencer and I am a cheater and I can change" The book was more of a commentary that big business is full of slimy cheaters, and if you dont act like them then...more
Mr. Huntsman makes no claim to say that this book contains anything earth shattering and ground breaking. He points out that everything contained in the book relates to ideals that we forgot over the years in our pursuits of ambition and our immersion in the big bad world. But it was good for me to stop and be reminded of the basics: play nice in the sandbox, respect others, give as much as you get. A good book for anyone.
In the afterward it is noted that Mr. Huntsman is donating the proceeds of...more
In the afterward it is noted that Mr. Huntsman is donating the proceeds of...more
I purchased this at the USU bookstore. In the book Jon Huntsman the author overcomes the notion that we see so much on television shows like the Apprentice and Survivor that tell us to win we must succeed at all costs, even if we deceive, use dishonesty or hurt others.
This book says otherwise. This book presents the notion that inside of all us there is something that tell us when we are approaching the boundary, when we are breaking the rules because we don't feel quite right about it.
Here are...more
This book says otherwise. This book presents the notion that inside of all us there is something that tell us when we are approaching the boundary, when we are breaking the rules because we don't feel quite right about it.
Here are...more
Jon Huntsman is the chairman and founder of Huntsman Corporation, which was the largest privately held chemical company in the world prior to going public in 2005.
Jon built the business from a small operation in 1970 to what it is today, a multi-billion dollar firm. He built the organization based on solid moral principles that many of us believe are right and cna be done.
A handshake and promise is something to be kept. You should surround yourself with people who have and live the same ethics...more
Jon built the business from a small operation in 1970 to what it is today, a multi-billion dollar firm. He built the organization based on solid moral principles that many of us believe are right and cna be done.
A handshake and promise is something to be kept. You should surround yourself with people who have and live the same ethics...more
I wish every CEO and businessman will read this book to remind them about the importance of applying ethical, honest and generous business practices. This world would be much different if more people were as honest and giving as Jon Huntsman Sr. While I'm slightly turned off by Huntsman's self-proclaimed benevolence and his perspective that charity shouldn't be voluntary I thought the overall message is wonderful.
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You want an honest look at values...this is the book for you. Read it and share the ideals of Jon Huntsman. Take it and apply all the life lessons and antedotes whis he shares. If you learn nothing from this book, you need to read it agian. Make a change, just a small one from his suggestions, and your life will most likely improve.
What separate this book from others motivational book is instead of written by academician/theorist it was written by a living example. Like what Huntsman write, to know what is right and what is not are the simple part, but to live in what you know need courage and strength. Huntsman writing is easy to follow and believable. He shared his personal experience in the bussiness world, wrote on honesty and power of giving. I love Huntsman quote, "Acceptable values are child's play, there are no roc...more
This book had a stronger finish than it began. I would have liked more biographical information. It did not have anything new (advice about character, honesty and kindness) but it a good reminder, as well as a good motivator. I am now full of warm fuzzy feelings and a desire to serve my fellow man.
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Must read book for young adults. I loved this book. It about everyday values as we learned as children and should be mandatory reading for anyone who want to be a leader. Mr. Huntsman outlook on moral and ethical behavior in business should be inspirational to all who read this book.
Jon Hunstman is a good man who talks about how you can keep good values and become successful. He admits himself there is nothing you shouldn't already know in this book. I am every grateful to Mr. Huntsman for his generosity and will do my best to pay it forward as he has done.
Great message by one of the most successful and generous individuals I've ever heard of. I really like the focus on personal attributes rather than 'keeping score' in business and/or making the right decisions out of obligation but being fine with having the desire to cheat.
I found Jon Hunstman's story interesting because he shares my same religous values as I do. It is an easy read and definately worth it because it is short. He doesn't share anything new, and he even states it. Read it while imagining yourself as a CEO of a Billion dollar company.
This book has a great message. It is a lot of stuff that we have already heard but it is a good reminder, especially when it comes to the business world. It talks about the importance of being truly ethical and honest in your business dealings.
This was a poorly written book but the ideals discussed are worth being brought to light as often as possible and so it worth reading if only to remind us of how we should conduct ourselves in our lives and in business.
Jon Huntsman is a self-made billionaire who shares his attitude toward life. It’s a simple, small book that reminds us of the largely unspoken but intuitively sensible rules of the playground that worked so well.
He speaks of living with honesty and generosity. He admits to not writing anything really new … just reminding us quietly of everyday values we knew as children. Now we are becoming a society led by greed for everything and fear of doing something wrong.
My faith in corporate and politica...more
He speaks of living with honesty and generosity. He admits to not writing anything really new … just reminding us quietly of everyday values we knew as children. Now we are becoming a society led by greed for everything and fear of doing something wrong.
My faith in corporate and politica...more
In the words of Jon Huntsman himself, "In discussing these long-ago values, I hope i jog memories and flip on light bulbs, but there is little in this book that is original. Moral values are nothing new to any generation or culture."
As another author states, "O Remember, Remember."
As another author states, "O Remember, Remember."
I wish I'd had the balls to give out a few copies of this to some of my bosses. But then I've worked mostly in a manufacturing environment - worst and most recently - a unionized company! This kind of philosophy needs people with brains and a conscience, and the automotive sector is still TOO full of Neanderthalic, knuckle-dragging, ass-kissing Yes-Men (and Yes-Women - in fact, you should see the shining examples of ineffective management I've witnessed!) But that's OK ... if you're anywhere nea...more
Loved it - lots of great quotes and I found it to be inspirational and a very quick read. That said, some may find it a little preachy, but I like that.
This book seemed a bit preachy at first, but it is full of truth. I'm glad I read it, it encourages giving in the most positive voice I have ever heard.
I enjoyed hearing some of his experiences and about his generosity. I wish my husband could work for him! Great counsel!
Now I know what a tough-minded farmboy from Idaho is like. It's funny I never had an Idahoan mission companion.
A quick, simple read. I didn't find much depth in this book. It was a bunch of catchy quotes that brushed the surface of the basic values that make a winner: the values we learned as young children. You know them: honesty, dedication, hard work, integrity, charity, etc.
I enjoyed reading this having seen how the author lives, though. He is a man that has lived by these values and really does care about them. Living these principles he has managed to still earn billions of dollars. His point is th...more
I enjoyed reading this having seen how the author lives, though. He is a man that has lived by these values and really does care about them. Living these principles he has managed to still earn billions of dollars. His point is th...more
Buku yang sangat menginspirasi. Di sini kita diingatkan lagi akan arti pemenang yang sebenarnya.
Fascinating book. I agree with everything Jon has to say. My values align with his.
Fast, easy read. Good perspective in to the richest man in Utah's life.
A good book on personal and business ethics. A very quick read.
Loved his real life examples of personal and public integrity.
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Jon Meade Huntsman, Sr. is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of Huntsman Corporation. He is the father of former United States Ambassador to China and former Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman, Jr.
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