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Wright Way - by Mark Eppler (Paperback)

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  • "When Wilbur and Orville Wright executed the first successful manned flight on December 17th, 1903, they stunned the world.
  • About the Author: Mark Eppler (Milford, OH) is an award-winning speaker, a former marketing executive in the electronics industry, and a passionate student of "everything Wright.
  • 224 Pages
  • Business + Money Management, Management

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About the Book



"The Wright Way" defines seven essential problem-solving principles Orville and Wilbur Wright used in accomplishing the feat of flying, and shows how to apply them to common business problems.



Book Synopsis



"When Wilbur and Orville Wright executed the first successful manned flight on December 17th, 1903, they stunned the world. Man could fly! Where had these two brothers come from? The impact was astonishing. (Imagine if Neil Armstrong had landed on the moon in a craft he built himself and paid for with a part-time job!) In ushering in the age of flight, the Wright brothers got past numerous obstacles the world's other scientists hadn't even begun to tackle. The Wright Way defines seven essential problem-solving principles the brothers used in accomplishing this enormous feat, and shows readers how to apply them to common business problems. The book presents practical, inspirational principles for achievement, including: * Hammering out problems through constructive conflict * Addressing the toughest issues -- or ""worst things"" -- first * Achieving perfection through ""inveterate tinkering"" * Pursuing useful knowledge through ""forever learning"" The book gives business leaders and managers constructive tips they can use to tackle their most difficult -- and rewarding -- challenges and opportunities. A perfect combination of savvy management guidance and historical adventure story, The Wright Way shows readers how to make their business soar when others can't even get off the ground."



From the Back Cover



How many discoveries, inventions, or events have truly changed the world? Throughout history, there have been but a few. Of these, only one can be said to have redefined the very concepts of time, distance, and scale: human flight.

Few people can name the inventor of the microchip, the laser, or the television. But everyone--everyone--knows the Wright brothers. On the centennial of their monumental achievement, what can the Wrights tell us about meeting contemporary business challenges? Read their awe-inspiring tale and learn the seven problem-solving principles that got the Wright brothers off the ground--and will have your business flying high.

"In 1899 Charles Duell, the Director of the U. S. Patent Office said, 'Everything that can be invented has been invented.' The Wright brothers proved him wrong in 1903. Sixty-six years later, using the same principles that are outlined in Eppler's book The Wright Way, we landed on the moon." -- Navy Captain James Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13 and coauthor of Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13

"Eppler is a superb storyteller and a creative thinker. His engaging book is filled with practical ideas that can be applied by anyone faced with a challenging leadership role."--Dennis N.T. Perkins, author, Leading at the Edge: Leadership Lessons from the Extraordinary Saga of Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition

"The Wright Way delivers the right stuff. It's inspirational, it's insightful, and most important, it's a great read!" -- Doug Hall, CEO, Eureka! Ranch

"Wilbur and Orville Wright were extraordinarily smart people who solved problems in a structured and opportunistic fashion--a fact often shrouded by cultural clichés portraying them as a couple of persistent bicycle mechanics who somehow stumbled onto the solution to flight. Mark Eppler provides useful insights into the how and why of their remarkable achievements--and lessons we can all apply in business and professional life." -- Karl Albrecht, author of The Power of Minds at Work



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"Academy of Management Executive: ""The Wright Way is not written as a biography nor does one need to be a history buff to enjoy and benefit from this book. It would be useful to those making personal and organizational decisions, in addition to students in a college-level decision-making or business history course. The Wright Way is easy to read and well organized with many headings that help the reader process the flow of information.""

Chosen as one of the top 10 best business books of the year by the Toronto Globe & Mail: ""A delightful discourse on problem-solving."""




About the Author



Mark Eppler (Milford, OH) is an award-winning speaker, a former marketing executive in the electronics industry, and a passionate student of "everything Wright." He has taught business and management at Indiana University and is the author of Management Mess-Ups.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .51 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Management
Publisher: Amacom
Format: Paperback
Author: Mark Eppler
Language: English
Street Date: October 24, 2003
TCIN: 88925492
UPC: 9780814414613
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-6771
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.51 inches length x 6.14 inches width x 9.21 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.75 pounds
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