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Famous Entrepreneurs Including Howard Johnson, Lee Iacocca and 48 Others
51. Henry Joy - Motor Car Industry Visionary
Henry Joy was a risk-taker who made his daring efforts pay off.
52. Howard Johnson - Changing the American Landscape
Howard Johnson's is an instantly recognizable name when it comes to restaurants and motels.
53. Irwin Jacobs - Telecommunications Titan
Irwin Jacobs changed communication history through his knowledge of engineering and entrepreneurial spirit.
54. James Johnson and the Band-Aid Story
James Johnson - he took a 'simple idea' and made it a commercial success
55. Jesse Jones and How He Became One of the Most Powerful Men in America
Jesse Jones and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation became the impetus for economic growth during a crucial time in American history.
56. John D. Hertz - Making Yellow Cabs Synonymous With Affordable Motorized Convenience
John D. Hertz gained success from his vision of providing affordable service to the average American commuter.
57. John Johnson - Publishing Magnate
John Johnson answered the need for information that specifically catered to the needs and aspirations of African Americans.
58. John Jonsson - Doing Business on the Cutting Edge
John Jonsson kept Texas Instruments on the cutting edge, and proved skeptics wrong by turning it into a household name.
59. Walter A. Haas - Creating a Legacy
Walter A. Haas not only produced a lasting trademark, he also turned his brand into a legacy.
60. Jon M. Huntsman - Multibillionaire Philanthropist
Jon M. Huntsman found his success in selfless giving.
61. Joyce C. Hall - Caring Enough to Sell the Very Best
Joyce C. Hall made the Hallmark Card synonymous with special occasions.
62. Kenneth Iverson - Champion of Employee Empowering
Kenneth Iverson proved how he valued his employees by giving them a say in decision making AND a part of the profits!
63. Lee Iacocca - Comeback King
After being fired from his job at Ford, Lee Iacocca turned his fortunes and those of the Chrysler Corporation around.
64. Martha Ingram - Renaissance Woman
Martha Ingram excelled in the performing arts before she became a successful business leader.
65. Michael Ilitch - A Fortune From Food
Michael Ilitch was a pioneer of the fast-food industry.
66. Milton S. Hershey - Sweet Success
After several setbacks, Milton S. Hershey finally hit upon a sweet recipe for success.
67. Reginald Jones - Organizational Guru
Reginald Jones introduced organizational reforms that revolutionized General Electric and the industries it belongs to.
68. Richard Jenrette - Financial Genius
Richard Jenrette forever changed the way Wall Street firms did business.
69. Samuel Insull - Raising the Quality of Life in America
Samuel Insull turned specialized knowledge in electricity into a successful business.
70. Samuel Johnson - Brand Name Marketing Genius
Samuel Johnson is responsible for some of the best known brand names in the worldwide consumer goods industry.
71. Arthur D. Little - Father of the Consulting Industry
Arthur D. Little - he did not want America to 'lose out' in the field of consulting
72. Carl H. Lindner Jr. - The Turnaround Titan
Carl H. Lindner Jr. - he can see a 'good deal' like no other business man can
73. Daniel K. Ludwig - Billionaire Shipping Magnate
Daniel K. Ludwig founded the biggest American shipping firm
74. Edwin H. Land - Scientist, Inventor, Polaroid King
Edwin H. Land - very few are so driven to achievement as this businessman who would be known as the Polaroid King
75. Eli Lilly II - Pharmaceutical Industrialist
Eli Lilly II - taking the Lilly legacy further than anyone had thought possible
76. Est e Lauder - Billionaire Saleswoman
Est e Lauder - building on the look and scent of success
77. Forrest E. Mars, Sr. - The Business Leader Who Got To The Top By Selling Candy
Thank Forrest E. Mars, Sr. for those heavenly pieces of chocolate that melt in your mouth - not in your hand!
78 .Francisco A. Lorenzo - The Airline Maverick
Francisco A. Lorenzo - great courage and vision describe this businessman.
79. Frank Munsey - A Powerhouse in the Publishing Realm
Frank Munsey - his poor background did not deter him from establishing a publishing empire
80. Fred R. Lazarus Jr. - The Merchandising Wizard
Fred R. Lazarus Jr. - find out how he revolutionized the world of merchandising in the US.
81. Gordon E. Moore and the microprocessor
Gordon E. Moore - a well-thought, one-page concept paper was all this business man needed to start Intel
82. Harvey H. Lamm - Pioneer Importer
Harvey H. Lamm - his ticket to success was to bring Subaru cars of Japan to the US
83. Henry R. Luce - The Publishing Magnate
Henry R. Luce - what started as a friendship would turn into a partnership that would give us such publications as Time, Fortune and Life.
84. J. Willard Marriott - Moving Up from Root Beer Stand to the Marriott
J. Willard Marriott - find out how JWM moved up from planting and selling lettuce to establishing the Marriott chain of hotels and other concern
85. Charles Lazarus - Toys R Us Retail Pioneer
Charles Lazarus - he focused on a niche nobody else was prioritizing - children - and built a business empire.
86. William P. Lear - Self-Taught Engineer, Inventor, and Successful Businessman
William P. Lear - thanks to the man who changed the way we travel.
87. Adolph Ochs - The Man Behind The New York Times
Adolph Ochs - he bought the New York times and used it to promote unbiased journalism, changing the way news was delivered
88. Allen Neuharth - How He Founded USA Today
Allen Neuharth moved from one broadsheet to another, finally settling with the Gannett Company where he would steer USA Today to the top,
89. Arthur Nielsen and the Ratings Game
Arthur Nielsen - he changed the way by which data was collected and analyzed.
90. Conde Nast - The Publisher Who Changed America
Conde Nast believed in focusing on niche markets for his publications... and it worked.
91. David Ogilvy - The Father of Advertising?
David Ogilvy - he sought out new clients but knew that taking good care of EXISTING clients would be the one that would bring in new business.
92. Donald Nyrop - Turning Northwest Airlines Around
Donald Nyrop - efficiency in all things is what Nyrop implemented at Northwest Airlines.
93. Edward Noble - The Sweetness of Success
Edward Noble shows that you don't need to 'create' a product to make it; you just have to spot a good one when you see it.
94. James J. Ling Maverick Conglomerate Builder
James J. Ling shows that 'great guts' can pave the way for success in business.
95. John H. Mcconnell - Steel Business Leader Extraordinaire
John H. Mcconnell - the forefather of the steel processing industry in the US
96. L. Lowry Mays - A Topnotch Business Leader In Broadcast Media
L. Lowry Mays - known for his 'aggressive acquisitions', Mays paves the road to broadcasting media success
97. Louis B. Mayer - The Story of a Hollywood Business Leader
Louis B. Mayer - the true business star of Hollywood
98. Malcolm P. Mclean - The Business Leader Who Reinvented The Way Cargo Was Shipped
Malcolm P. Mclean - an uphill battle for change in the freight industry did not deter this businessman
99. Mary W. Lawrence - Breaking Advertising Conventions
Mary W. Lawrence - a creative mind was this business woman's ticket to great business success
100. Oscar F. Mayer - The Business Leader Who Brought Home the Bacon
Oscar F. Mayer - great products and market branding propelled this businessman to success
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