1. Bill Gates - The Greatest Business Leader of Our Time?
Business leader Bill Gates - a look at the richest man in the world and makes the top list of famous entrepreneurs
2. Steve Jobs - The Business Leader Who Changed the Way We Compute and Listen
Business leader Steve Jobs - computing with apples and listening with ipods a visionary an makes the top list of famous entrepreneurs as well as many of the others, listed here
3. Henry J. Heinz - The Business Leader Who Founded the Heinz Empire
Business leader Henry J. Heinz - it all starts with a vision made possible by hard work
4. Robert S. Abbott - A True African-American Business Leader
Business leader - the story of Robert S. Abbott relays the fruits that determination and hard work produce
5. Gillette - An Empire Borne Out of a Unique Business Model
Gillette - it always starts with a great business idea...
6. Donald J. Trump - The Business Leader Who Thrives on the Art of the Deal
Business leader Donald Trump knows how to wheel and deal himself out of tough times
7. Alonzo G. Decker Jr. - The Business Leader Who Became a 'Household' Name
Business leader Alonzo G. Decker did not take anything for granted; everything he has achieved in the business world is something he worked for.
8. Michael Dell - The Business Leader With Wisdom Beyond His Years
Business leader - Michael Dell is a living example of how people succeed if they follow their dreams.
9. DeLuca - The Business Leader Who Baked An Idea Into A Billion-Dollar Enterprise
Business leader Fred DeLuca - his business plan was to increase Subway's visibility via franchises... and he succeeded.
10. Walt Disney A Business Leader in the Magical World of Entertainment
Business leader Walt Disney - he believed in his dreams and he never gave up despite failures
11. Arthur C. Dorrance The Business Leader Who Brought Success from The Soup Kitchen
Arthur Dorrance - this business leader who made sure Campbell Soup was in very home
12. Debbie Fields - From Simple Housewife to Multi-Million Business Leader
Business leader Debbie Fields followed her passion and reaped the rewards
13. Jack Eckerd - The Business Leader Who Hit Upon a Unique Marketing Strategy
Jack Eckerd - why reinvent the wheel? Instead of 'creating' ways to market Eckerd drugstores, he hitched on supermarkets instead
14. Business Leader George Eastman - The Father of Modern Photography
This business leader's success is due to his inventiveness and unwavering generosity
15. Marshall Field - The Business Leader Who will Later be Called the Merchant Price
Marshall Field - the retail industry as we know today would not be if not for this business leader
16. Max Factor, Jr. - The Makeup Mogul and Cosmetics Business Leader
Max Factor, Jr. - the business leader who simply made women from all walks of life more beautiful
17. Edward Filene - The Business Leader who Changed the Retail Industry
Edward Filene - the business leader who dominated the retail business and is credited for the existence of credit unions today
18. Berry Gordy, Jr. - The Business Leader with an Ear for Success
Berry Gordy - a love for music was his ticket to business success
19. Ernest Gallo... from Rags to Billionaire Wine Maker
Ernest Gallo - the ultimate rags-to-riches business leader
20. Robert Galvin - An Exemplary Role Model to Future Business Leaders
Robert Galvin - The guiding hand behind the success of Motorola
21. Earl Graves - The Business Leader Who Dared to Stand Out
As a prominent figure in the black community, Earl Graves is a pillar of success with The Black Enterprise and his other business interests.
22. David Geffen - From University Dropout to Billion-Dollar Music Mogul
David Geffen had the ear for discovering singers who would rock the music world
23. Frank Gannett - The Multimedia Enterprise Business Leader
Frank Gannett - The Multimedia Enterprise Business Leader
24. Richard Gelb - The Business Leader with a Big Heart
Richard Gelb - from hair dye to cancer drugs, Gelb proves that a good heart and a good education can carry you a long way.
25. Samuel Goldwyn - The Business Leader and Father of Independent Motion Picture
Samuel Goldwyn - poverty and adversity cannot stop someone who is determined to succeed
26. Amadeo Peter Giannini - The Business Leader Who Earned by Giving
Amadeo Peter Giannini - the business leader who governs with true passion and selflessness
27. Roberto Goizueta - The Business Leader With a Global Vision
Roberto Goizueta - his vision for went beyond borders and so Coca-Cola started to see earnings that were also 'beyond' expectations
28. Louis Gerstner - The Business Leader Who is Used to Making Difficult Decisions
Louis Gerstner - a good education was this business leader's foundation in the realm of BIG business
29. Jean Paul Getty - The Business Leader with a Steady Hand and a Tight Fist
Jean Paul Getty - the business leader who respected money, knowing that it came from his hard-work
30. Daniel Gerber - Who Knew Taking Care of Babies Would be a Billion Dollar Business?
Daniel Gerber responsibly filled the market need for healthy baby food
31. Mervyn Griffin - The Business Leader Who Spun His Wheel To Success
Mervyn Griffin - an entertainer at heart, he elevated game shows to a whole new level with Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune
32. Andrew Grove - The Business Leader Who Capitalized on Intelligence
Andrew Grove - his thirst for knowledge and natural leadership skills led to the success of the leading chip maker in the world, Intel.
33. Elizabeth Arden - Beauty and Brains Personified
Elizabeth Arden - the business leader who wanted to take care of how women looked
34. Mary Kay Ash - The Business Leader Who Dreamed Big and Earned Bigger
Mary Kay Ash - the business leader who aimed to empower women by setting up a 'better' business model
35. Thomas Adams - The Business Leader Who Chewed His Way to Success
Thomas Adams - persistence and his refusal to accept defeat in the business world was his key to success
36. Walter Annenberg - The Business Leader Who Gave Us TV Guide
Walter Annenberg - the business leader who saw early on that 'expansion' was the way to profitable business
37. Clarence Birdseye - The Business Leader Who Simply Saw a Way to Make Things Better
Clarence Birdseye saw how frozen foods can be improved and set about accomplishing it.
38. Jeffrey Bezos - Amazing Amazon.com!
Market research and thorough planning were the tools Jeffrey Bezos relied on for Amazon.com
39. Leo Burnett - The Advertising Genius
Leo Burnett - his search for the inherent drama in every product made his ad campaigns successful
40. Warren Buffett - The Most Practical and Frugal Business Leader
Warren Buffett - you have to know when to seize the moment and Buffett did
41. William Boeing - Perpetually Flying High
William Boeing shows that sometimes in business, it is not what you seek but rather what is presented right in front of you
42. William R. Hewlett - Engineering One's Way to Success
William R. Hewlett turned a backyard concern into one of the most recognizable electronics brands in the world today
43. Carl Icahn - Takeover King
Carl Icahn was more than a corporate raider; he was also a savvy businessman
44. Charles E. Hires - Creator of a Successful Concoction
Charles E. Hires innovated on the common to produce something extraordinary!
45. Conrad N. Hilton - Big Dreamer, Big Doer
The American dream of Conrad N. Hilton made his name synonymous with hotels around the world.
46. Edward Jefferson - Man of Science, Man of Business
Edward Jefferson combined book smarts and business acumen to propel his company to the top
47. Edward Johnson - A Financial Wiz
Edward Johnson innovated his way to financial success
48. Eldridge Johnson - An Ear for Music, a Nose for Business
With his ear for music and knowledge in mechanics, Eldridge Johnson became an industry leader
49. George A. Hormel - Canned Food Titan
George A. Hormel was the business leader who changed the way people look at canned food
50. George F. Johnson - Well Loved Employer
George F. Johnson was a successful businessman and caring employer.
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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