Whether you are a … Schwarzman, 72, defends his firm’s work to Merkel in four paragraphs. Schwarzman has produced an interesting business book. I found it uplifting. Check out this great listen on Audible.com. In 2019, Schwarzman published What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence, a New York Times best seller which draws on his experiences in business, philanthropy and public service. I found it uplifting. Folding handkerchiefs in his father’s linen shop, Schwarzman dreamed of … Get alerts on Books when a new story is published But he has missed a chance to give it much wider and deeper resonance. The chapters on building and … 'This story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all, the values to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs.' Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist, executive, or simply someone looking for ways to maximize your … [BOOK REVIEW] "What it Takes" by Stephen A. Schwarzman "What it Takes" by Stephen A. Schwarzman is an autobiography littered with anecdotes and lessons learned from one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs which inspire and provokes, but which forms a … So a book answering critics would be timely. From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzman's life to show listeners how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations. ‘What It Takes’ Review: The Ingredients of Success Even as a raw youth with no Wall Street experience, Stephen Schwarzman was clearly going places. The last section of What It Takes is about Mr. Schwarzman's philanthropic endeavors. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzman's life to show readers how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations.