The Unexpected CEO (inbunden, eng)

After multiple arrests under an oppressive regime, Shirin Behzadi left behind everything she knew in Iran to build a new life. As a teenager, Behzadi fled alone to Istanbul and then to the United States, finding work at a gas station to make a living. Even then, she announced to those who would listen that she would one day run a big company and appear on business magazine covers.

Determined, Behzadi earned her bachelor''s degree, rose through the corporate ranks, raised substantial private equity funding, and grew her company to a billion dollars - all while experiencing countless setbacks, including everything from poverty to near terminal illness, which she overcame by relying on the survival skills and resilience she developed from a young age.

Behzadi shares her incredible story and all the hard-won lessons she''s learned in The Unexpected CEO, both an inspiring account of her journey and a guide filled with practical strategies to harness the opportunities nestled in some of life''s most difficult challenges.

Readers will discover: Practical strategies and tools to turn challenges into opportunities; Insights into resilience and how setbacks can catalyze growth; Examples of authentic leadership that embraces empathy as a key strength; Guidance on how to raise funds in private equity sector; Lessons learned about to how to build a foundationally sound business and life; Inspiring stories from Behzadi''s path from immigrant to billion-dollar CEO.

Success isn''t merely about achievements but also how you rise after falling down. The Unexpected CEO is a powerful companion for all those seeking personal and professional growth, offering a real-life example of how resilience can lead to truly extraordinary outcomes.

Format	Inbunden
Omfång	288 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	BenBella Books
Utgivningsdatum	2025-10-28
ISBN	9781637747537