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1 online resource |
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"Fashion industry icon Mark Weber reveals the secrets to building a successful career in one of the world's most fascinating businessesIn Always in Fashion, Weber weaves the fascinating story of his rise to the top of the fashion and luxury goods industries with practical advice for anyone in any creative industry. Written for both those just starting out as well as people with established careers, Always in Fashion explains all the ins and outs readers need to know the launch themselves to the top, including ways to stand out from their co-workers; handle publicity--both good and bad; manage global brands and succeed in a global marketplace; and lead a company through change. Mark Weber began his career at Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH), becoming president, board member and CEO. He joined LVMH in 2006 as Chairman and CEO of Donna Karan International Inc., leading the growth of the Donna Karan and DKNY brands in emerging markets, notably China and India."-- Provided by publisher |
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English. |
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Preface: Human nature -- Introduction: Work is work if it's work -- Act I: In the beginning -- I wasn't supposed to have this career -- I'll take luck wherever I can find it -- What a difference a day makes -- Youth is wasted on the young -- The Godfather -- Ask not what your company can do for you -- Climbing the ladder -- Once in my life I was brilliant -- Life in the fast lane -- The solid gold Rolex -- Pearls of wisdom -- You can't always get what you want -- One step forward, two steps back -- Packaging yourself is as important as packaging your products -- Maybe twice in my career I was brilliant -- Who wants to be a millionaire? -- Negotiating with the master -- Run away! -- Who's that weirdo? -- We liked everything we saw but nothing we heard -- My friend Gene -- The termination -- Intermission: The search -- It's not how far you fall; it's how high you bounce back -- The headline that changed my life -- "I think you'd be great for Dior" -- The media barrage -- Act II: The best is yet to come -- From Madison Avenue to Paris -- I like to think my gray hair brings wisdom -- Licensing is a double-edged sword -- Working with celebrities -- Act III: Weber;s world -- We are in the want business -- It's all about fashion -- On a scale of 1 to 10 ... -- The World Series versus the World Cup -- Indefensible -- Don't judge a book by its cover -- Mentoring talent -- Don't forget to thank people who help you -- It pays to have friends -- My friend Bill -- The view of the Eiffel Tower -- Just in case you weren't paying attention ... -- My job hierarchy. |
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Success in business.
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Self-realization.
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Career development.
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Career Mobility |
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Succès dans les affaires. |
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Réalisation de soi. |
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Plan de carrière. |
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Career development |
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Self-realization |
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Success in business |
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Print version: Weber, Mark, 1949- Always in fashion. 1 Edition 9780071849395 (DLC) 2014036454 (OCoLC)881449638 |
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9780071849401 (electronic bk.) |
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0071849408 (electronic bk.) |
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