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The unexpected CEO
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781637747537
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Matt Holt Books, (28 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 159 mm
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