Stephen A. Schwarzman is Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone, one of the world's leading investment firms. Mr. Schwarzman is an active philanthropist with a history of supporting education, culture, and the arts, among other areas. Mr. Schwarzman holds a BA from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He lives in New York City with his wife and three dogs.
"Excellence is in short supply these days, but you'll find it on
every page of Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman's
autobiography, What It Takes. Anyone who is interested in Wall
Street--at its best--will not be able to put this page turner
down!" --James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"What It Takes is a must-read book, filled with the experiences of
one of the great business success stories of the last 30
years--Blackstone. In this book, Steve Schwarzman chronicles his
and Blackstone's journey to the top of global business. The book is
filled with fresh insights and personal experiences that
everyone--from students to CEOs--will relate to and learn from."
--Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric
"What It Takes is a must-read, inspirational account of how Stephen
A. Schwarzman built Blackstone into one of the world's top global
asset management companies and leveraged his resources, know-how,
and vision to spearhead bold philanthropic programs and provide
trusted advice to a generation of political leaders around the
globe." --Janet Yellen, Former Chair of the Federal Reserve
"A series of thoughtful reflections derived from the author's
extraordinary life, which has already left its mark on the worlds
of finance, politics, and education and made each the better for
it. In this brief and insightful volume, Schwarzman has identified
several key qualities required for excellence in any field,
including a tireless sense of curiosity, a tolerance for risk, and
an eye for the humble detail." --Henry A. Kissinger, Former U.S.
Secretary of State and National Security Advisor
"From his start as an entrepreneur working in his family's linen
store in 1950s Philadelphia, Steve Schwarzman has made towering
contributions to finance, relations between the U.S. and China, and
computing, including a seminal investment in AI research that will
help establish the age of intelligence. Steve always takes the long
view and then helps move us in the direction that will pay the
greatest dividends. This book reveals how he has achieved the
rarest kind of leverage in multiple fields." --Eric Schmidt, Former
CEO and Executive Chairman of Google
"In his new book, Steve relives his vast and varied experience at
the center of a (thick) slice of US and global financial history.
In the process he sets out a number of timeless lessons for
business and life. This story literally has what it takes: the
anecdotes, the insights and, most of all, the values to guide the
next generation of entrepreneurs." --Mark Carney, Governor of the
Bank of England
"Stephen Schwarzman has lived the American dream: a self-made icon
in his field, turned philanthropist, who has long worked with
creativity and vision to deepen relationships between individuals
and countries. Steve shares the full measure of his personal
journey with us in What It Takes - part memoir, part playbook for
success in any field. Humble, candid, funny and real, Steve offers
wisdom and the gift of much needed common sense chapter by chapter
and experience by experience. A great read!" --John Kerry, Former
U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
"Steve Schwarzman, whom I consider a rare global business
statesman, has a unique ability to connect with others and has
developed a very strong network of global leaders and institutions
to help advance big ideas. His business and philanthropic efforts
will have long-lasting impact around the world. What It Takes tells
the story of lessons he has learned at every stage of life which
offers great advice for anyone from the C-suite to the classroom
looking to leave their mark." --Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive
Chairman of the World Economic Forum
"Steve's life lessons challenge me to think bigger and move even
faster. His insights apply to both our work and personal lives, and
his leadership has always embodied the principle of doing what is
right, even when it is hard. Steve challenges us all to be better
leaders, better citizens, better people." --Mary Barra, Chairwoman
and CEO of General Motors
"The real story of what it takes from a man who could turn dreams
into realities." --Ray Dalio, founder, Co-CIO and Co-Chairman of
Bridgewater Associates
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