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Like almost no other business leader, Reinhard Mohn critically examined the political and cultural developments of the past few decades. In numerous publications he formulated the sociopolitical conviction that developed during his many years in the business community, namely that entrepreneurial thought and democratic values cannot be set in opposition to each other. In addition, he believed that only by acknowledging the importance of personal freedom and people-first attitudes can we respond effectively to the challenges that globalization brings.Following Reinhard Mohn's death in October 2009, this collection brings together for the first time all of his books, lectures and essays in one complete set:- A Global Lesson- An Age of New Possibilities- Humanity Wins- Success through Partnership- Lectures and Essays I-III
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Reinhard Mohn, geboren 1921, war in fünfter Generation Mitglied der Gründerfamilie des Traditionsunternehmens Bertelsmann. In mehr als fünfzig Jahren aktiven beruflichen Engagements baute er einen Konzern auf, der heute an der Weltspitze international tätiger Medienhäuser rangiert. Mit großem Mut zu unternehmerischem Risiko, gepaart mit gesellschaftlicher Weitsicht und wirtschaftlichem Sachverstand schuf er ein Lebenswerk für das weltweit rund 75000 Mitarbeiter stehen. 1977 übertrug Reinhard Mohn sein Aktienvermögen auf die von ihm ins Leben gerufene gemeinnützige Bertelsmann Stiftung. 2007 wurde er ihm der "Deutsche Gründerpreis" verliehen. Reinhard Mohn verstarb 2009.
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Like almost no other business leader, Reinhard Mohn critically examined the political and cultural developments of the past few decades. In numerous publications he formulated the sociopolitical conviction that developed during his many years in the business community, namely that entrepreneurial thought and democratic values cannot be set in opposition to each other. In addition, he believed that only by acknowledging the importance of personal freedom and people-first attitudes can we respond effectively to the challenges that globalization brings.
Following Reinhard Mohn's death in October 2009, this collection brings together for the first time all of his books, lectures and essays in one complete set:
- A Global Lesson
- An Age of New Possibilities
- Humanity Wins
- Success through Partnership
- Lectures and Essays I-III