At long last, the much awaited sequel to Landrum's acclaimed Profiles of Genius. Here he discusses the elements that gave thirteen extraordinary women the edge over their competition. Among the factors discussed are psycho-sexual desire, the tendency to take abnormal risks (guts), a visionary perspective, a dreamlike but unshakeable belief system, an intuitive operating style, and boundless energy. To define what genetic, imprinted, and conditioned elements contribute to this creative process, Landrum highlights birth order, personality, risk-taking propensity, educational background, inner drives, mentors, the need to achieve, the willingness to sacrifice, cultural influences and life crises in an effort It, show what makes these women tick.
Among the success stories discussed are cosmetics executives Mary Kay Ash, Liz Claiborne, Estee Lauder, and Max Factor C.E.O. Linda Wachner; opera singer Maria Callas; actress Jane Fonda; entertainer Madonna; gift catalogue founder Lillian Vernon; politicians Colds Meir and Margaret Thatcher; activists Ayn Rand and Gloria Steinem; and talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
Gene N. Landrum, Ph.D. (Naples, FL). creator of the Chuck E. Cheese concept of family entertainment, is a high-tech start-up specialist, new product innovator, and marketing authority. He lectures on human behaviour and personality, entrepreneurship. and the innovative process. He is also the author of Profiles of Genius, Profiles of Power and Success, and Profiles of Black Success.
437 pages (illustrations) Publication date 17th November, 1994
ISBN 047975492-9