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Risks and Returns by Wilbur Ross
Risks and Returns by Wilbur Ross
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Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life
by Wilbur Ross
"Lessons from a Wall Street Legend Turned Secretary of Commerce."
🏛️ BUSINESS MEMOIR | CORPORATE FINANCE | LEADERSHIP
A candid reflection on a 55-year career at the pinnacle of Wall Street, high-profile corporate restructuring, and navigating the political landscape of Washington.
Extended Synopsis
In Risks and Returns, Wilbur Ross outlines the strict discipline and simple principles that propelled him from humble beginnings in New Jersey to becoming known as the "King of Bankruptcy" on Wall Street. The book details his strategic approach to restructuring over $400 billion in assets for companies like Pan Am and Texaco.
Beyond the boardroom, Ross documents his expansive dealmaking and relationships with prominent figures including Warren Buffett, King Charles, and Carl Icahn. The narrative also ventures into the Oval Office, offering firsthand experiences from his four-year tenure as the Secretary of Commerce under the Trump administration, providing actionable strategies for readers driven to achieve high-level career success.
About the Author & Accolades
Wilbur Ross is an American investor, banker, and politician who served as the 39th United States Secretary of Commerce. He was previously named among Bloomberg's 50 most influential people in global finance.
Risks and Returns is a recognized USA Today and Publisher's Weekly bestseller.
Reader Targeting
- Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs: Offers insight into elite-level dealmaking and corporate turnaround strategies.
- Political & Historical Enthusiasts: Provides a primary source account of commerce policy inside the Trump administration.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9781510781719 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Publisher | Skyhorse Publishing |
| Subjects | Finance, Investing, Economics |
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