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THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR THE TIMIDRetailing innovator
BOB FISCH has built a super successful career-and life-on bedrock beliefs that set him apart from cookie-cutter CEOs. Bob doesn't tolerate time-wasting bullshit. He's your
TRUTH-TELLING CEO next door. In the role he relishes as Disruptor-in-Chief, Bob brought retailer rue21 from the brink of extinction to a $1 billion valuation on the strength of 1,200 stores, making it the largest specialty apparel retailer at the time. Now, Bob's turned his Midas touch to giving back. He has created the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program for the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), the world-renowned college where he both mentors and incentivizes students to exceed their own expectations. So what are you waiting for?! Crack open this no-holds-barred roadmap to
GET A LIFE! In a post-pandemic world, Fisch's call to create a stronger identity for yourself by following his principles of fostering
Tribal Knowledge, Vision, Mentoring, Legacy, and above all
Empathy comes at the perfect time. And his message-that anyone can do this if they follow Fisch's Rules of Reinvention for creating the best version of you-is powerfully summed up in one of his own personal mantras:
THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
List of contents
Introduction
This Book Is Not For The Timid
Hello, This Is Your Career Calling
It's All In The Timing
I Teach Them Business, They Teach Me Life!
Get A Vision
It's All About People
Everybody Needs A Buddy!
Roadmap To The Rest Of Your Life
Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way!
Tribal Knowledge Is Power
Success Is For The Brave!
Back To The Future (A.K.A. "The Feel")
The New Roaring '20S
Get A Legacy
Meet The Millennial Advisory Board
About the author
BOB FISCH is an innovator in specialty apparel retailing, he orchestrated one of the most dramatic turnarounds in recent retail history. As Founder and CEO, he led rue21 from Chapter 11 to the largest specialty apparel retail chain in store count with over 1200 stores. Always eager to raise the bar through new challenges and opportunities, his varied roles currently include author, mentor, investor, consultant, and motivational speaker. "I push people to take charge of their own destiny," he says, "so they have no regrets and can enjoy life to the fullest. It worked for me." Reading this book is a great way to find out how his secrets of success can work for you!
