The Power of Being Yourself: A Game Plan for Success by Putting Passion into Your Life and Work

Everyone imagines top CEOs as larger–than–life figures who do things no one else could. But deep down, a good business leader is an everyman who combines vision and high energy with the ability to connect with and learn from all types of people. In The Power of Being Yourself, renowned business leader Joe Plumeri offers simple yet profound guidance on how to stay positive, motivate yourself and others, and achieve success in your life and work.

By sharing his own experiences—and candidly exploring high-stakes business decisions along with many personal triumphs and tragedies—Plumeri explains that the secret to success is found not in boardroom strategy or corporate philosophy, but rather in allowing passion, purpose, and true emotions to inform your approach and guide your relationships. His book is a timely wake-up call in a world where heartless electronic communication too often takes precedence over genuine connection. Plumeri reveals that if we can live in the moment and be honest and true in our emotions, the effect carries over into how we live all facets of our lives.

Speaker Details

Joe Plumeri began his business career with Carter Berlin & Weill – the company that would eventually become Citigroup – in 1968, becoming one of the company’s senior leaders and serving as CEO of several of its divisions, including Primerica Financial Services and Citigroup North America. In 2000, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of Willis Group, the global insurance broker, leading it through unprecedented growth for over twelve years.

He now serves as vice chairman of First Data Corporation and a member of its Board of Directors. He is co-owner of the New York Yankees’ Double-A minor league team affiliate, the Trenton Thunder, and the Philadelphia Phillies Single-A affiliate, the Lakewood Blue Claws, in addition to extensive philanthropic activities. He is considered one of the world’s most passionate and effective public speakers and is recognized for delivering one of the “Best Commencement Speeches, Ever” by NPR for his 2011 William & Mary address.

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Joe Plumeri
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First Data Corporation
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