Shefsky - Invent reinvent thrive: the key to success for any start-up entreprenuer, or family business

Praise for Invent, Reinvent, Thrive

If you are looking to be inspired as an entrepreneur, read this book. The stories and insights are wonderful.

Philip Kotler, author of Market Your Way to Growth: 8 Ways to Win; Professor of Marketing, Kellogg School

Lloyds book is a well thought-out presentation of entrepreneurial pitfalls and opportunities supported by unique interviews of relevant role models.

Samuel Zell, Chairman, Equity Group Investments

Invent, Reinvent, Thrive by Lloyd Shefsky is full of wise and practical guidance for both would-be and continuing entrepreneurs. Its central theme is well documented through a succession of highly readable and informative anecdotes. His discussions provide wonderful advice that will aid anyone embarking on or continuing in an entrepreneurial enterprise.

David Ruder, former Chairman, Securities & Exchange Commission

Lloyd Shefskys book Invent, Reinvent, Thrive provides important personal and professional perspectives on change and how successful entrepreneurs purposefully change themselves in order to succeed. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to make a long-term commitment to personal growth and success.

Frederick Waddell, Chief Executive Officer, The Northern Trust Company

If you think business books are boring, this is your chance to prove yourself wrong. Storytelling is an art, and Shefsky brings that art to business. Its part of why hes a popular teacher, speaker, and valued consultant. More importantly, Invent, Reinvent, Thrive is a treasure trove of valuable lessons. I highly recommend that it be read by everyone in the business world.

Stan Kasten, President and CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers; former President of the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Thrashers and the Washington Nationals

Our companys direct experience with Lloyd Shefsky motivated and guided us to declare our highest ambition to Build Forever. He inspired us to methodically pursue Brown-Formans never-ending greatness, and this book can do the same for others. I highly recommend Invent, Reinvent, Thrive to all businesspeople.

Paul Varga, CEO and Chairman, Brown-Forman Corporation (Jack Daniels, Finlandia, Southern Comfort, Herradura, Early Times)

In Invent, Reinvent, Thrive Shefsky has once again distilled the secrets utilized by successful entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. The richness of his stories and the wisdom they convey read like a playbook for how successful companies can grow and thrive despite adverse circumstances. This book captures the essence of whats required to flourish. Im looking forward to implementing a number of the insights Ive gleaned from this book at Edmunds.com and guarantee that once youve read it, you will do the same.

Avi Steinlauf, Chief Executive Officer, Edmunds.com

For me, Invent, Reinvent, Thrive was a page-turner. Writing that moves one from story to story, shedding light on the challenges to entrepreneurial reinvention and family business efforts to succeed. Enjoyable and instructive from a teacher with genuine insight into life stages of a variety of organizations. I genuinely enjoyed reading it.

Jim Ethier, former Chief Executive Officer, Bush Brothers & Company

Invent, Reinvent, Thrive is a delightfully written insight into the problems, long and short term, of entrepreneurship and family businesses. Every businessperson will find important concepts in this book. Indeed, this is a must-read for all; everyone will find important life-changing material in this book.

James Cloonan, founder and Chairman, American Association of Individual Investors

Shefskys new book dynamically captures the challenges and the rewards of owning and growing a business. I found the stories to be both compelling and powerful. I believe this book will serve as a wonderful resource for the next generation of entrepreneurs for many years to come.

John W. Rogers, Jr., founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer, Ariel Investments

Lloyd continues to provide special perspective and insight. Invent, Reinvent, Thrive includes important lessons for business and life.

Jack Greenberg, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McDonalds Corp.

Persuasive business examples in a wide range of industries definitely help you to have new and different ways of thinking and could be the most important keys for success as an entrepreneur. This enlightening book is worth reading for all businesspeople.

Mr. Naito, President and CEO, Eisai Co., Ltd.

Invent, Reinvent, Thrive is a must-read. Having personally been able to reach out to Lloyd Shefsky for his wisdom and advice over many years, it pleases me that he is now sharing the depth of his knowledge and experience with a wider audience. Lloyds stories embody what happens in the real worldtold in a way to help, to illuminate, and to inspire generations of entrepreneurs through the challenges we have all faced.

Bernee D. L. Strom, serial entrepreneur; Chair and CEO, WebTuner Corp. (also Gemstar, Priceline, iBiquity, InfoSpace)

A truly enlightening book that captures the essence of what drives the longevity and prosperity of businesses. The stories are powerful and the lessons profound. The book is a must-read for entrepreneurs and leaders of family businesses, who will gain important insights.

Raphael H. Amit, Professor of Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; founder, Wharton Global Family Alliance

Lloyd Shefsky is a venerable teacher, consultant, and consigliere to entrepreneurs. His latest book is brimming with practical insights and wisdom. The authors focus on personal and organizational reinvention is reminiscent of the well-worn capital markets lament that no one has a good sell rule. Shefskys stories are so compelling that insights cascade. This book is both interesting and illuminating.

Stuart Greenbaum, former Dean and Bank of America Emeritus Professor of Managerial Leadership, Olin Business School, Washington University

Lloyd Shefskys seminal book, Entrepreneurs Are Made Not Born, became a cornerstone in the field. Now his new book, Invent, Reinvent, Thrive, finds an important basis for business success. His unique insight makes this book essential. This is a very serious study of a critical issue, and no one dealing with entrepreneurship or family businesses should make the mistake of ignoring it.

Israel Zang, Professor and former Dean of Business School and Vice Provost of Tel Aviv University

Lloyd Shefskys new book Invent, Reinvent, Thrive is a must-read for every family member of every family business around the world. It is fascinating reading. Lloyd clearly brings out the fact that if you do not keep reinventing and changing the old order to yield place to new, your business slowly but surely will die.

Subbu Murugappa, former Chairman, Murugappa Group (India)

Shefskys book breathes optimism into all of us. The compelling and beautifully told stories and the practical tips in each chapter provide a wealth of take-home value. The lessons in Invent, Reinvent, Thrive are essential. This book is terrific, and a reading pleasure.

John Ward, Clinical Professor of Family Enterprises, Kellogg School of Management

Professor Lloyd Shefskys book is very insightful for many family entrepreneurs who are trying to introduce innovation into their continuing family businesses. The lessons in this book give them bravery and the knowledge to make it happen.

Akihiro Okumura, Emeritus Professor, Keio University; Chairman, Japan Academy of Family Business

Many young people around the world are looking for excitement that their fathers generation has not explored. In this regard, Invent, Reinvent, Thrive