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Believe in people, bottom-up solutions for a top-down world, Charles G. Koch (Chairman and CEO, Koch Industries), with Brian Hooks (Chairman and CEO, Stand Together)

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-265) and index

contains biographical information

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Believe in people

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Charles G. Koch (Chairman and CEO, Koch Industries), with Brian Hooks (Chairman and CEO, Stand Together)

bottom-up solutions for a top-down world

"People are looking for a better way. Towering barriers are holding millions of people back, and the institutions that should help everyone rise are not doing the job. Crumbling communities. One-size fits all education. Businesses that rig the economy. Public policy that stifles opportunity and emboldens the extremes. As a result, this country is quickly heading toward a two-tiered society. Today's challenges call for nothing short of a paradigm shift - away from a top-down approach that sees people as problems to be managed, toward bottom-up solutions that empower everyone to realize their potential and foster a more inclusive society. Businessman and philanthropist Charles Koch has devoted his life to answering that question. Learn what he's discovered during his 60-year career to help you apply the principles of empowerment in your life, in your business, and in society"--, Provided by publisher

Introduction: The principles of progress -- part 1. My story : the principles that transformed my life: Busy being born ; Unlimited potential ; Transforming Koch Industries -- part 2. Our country's story : the long and winding road: The core institutions of society ; Social entrepreneurs -- part 3. Your story : a brighter future for all: People aren't problems ; Lifelong learning ; An economy for everyone ; Up from partisanship ; Movements of millions -- Conclusion: A life well lived -- Appendix: Koch Industries' guiding principles