Author:Maria Hatzistefanis
Success is not final and failure is not fatal.
Maria Hatzistefanis should know. Having spent 20 years building her own company (described by the press as 'an overnight success'), she acknowledges how hard it is to keep going and find your motivation, especially in the face of self-doubt, rejection and unexpected setbacks.
This punchy, easy to digest book spells out how to motivate yourself and harness your drive and energy to make things happen. With clear guidance, tips and celebrity stories throughout, Maria sums up her business secrets with three golden rules: set your goals; plot your trajectory; make it happen!
This book will help anyone looking to grow their business and enable readers everywhere to find their own 'Make It Happen' mindset. Everyone can learn from this book, no matter where you are in your career.
Maria is an entrepreneur through and through. She built an amazing brand from the ground up, and I can absolutely relate to her strategy.
—— Bobbi Brown, Founder of Bobbi Brown CosmeticsI love Maria's writing style, motivational and funny at the same time, a must-read!
—— Erin O'Connor MBE, British Fashion ModelTremendous effort and pure dedication pays off and Maria's story is a perfect example of that. She kept herself motivated for years, long before becoming an 'overnight success', and turned that motivation into a business by never resting on her laurels. Maria's experiences translate perfectly into motivational tips and guidance to learn from.
—— David Koma, Fashion DesignerIf anyone can show us how to make it happen, it's Maria! She has not only created an international beauty brand, but also uses her success, and failures, to inspire others to make their dreams a reality!
—— Brad Goreski, Presenter and Celebrity Fashion StylistA fantastic guide for getting ahead in business. Packed to the brim with practical tips, this book clearly demonstrates how we can work together to fix one of the biggest challenges we face at work. An absolute must read for any leader
—— Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director, WeAreTheCityThis is one of the most important issues we face and all of us should ask how we can help make progress. This book offers simple advice on what you can do to make a difference
—— Paul Polman, former CEO, Unilever and chair, HeforSheAnn ably demonstrates that while there is no silver bullet, there are practices that help organizations achieve gender balance
—— Vivian Hunt, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company UK & IrelandFrancke's no-nonsense approach is useful, practical and non-preachy
—— The Financial Times September book of the monthIt is not women who need to change. It requires making a business somewhere women want to work. A wealth of practical tips to help, but ultimately men need to want to make change happen
—— Anthony Hilton, Evening StandardReading This Could Be Our Future should be a requirement for all who endeavour to build and lead humane organizations
—— Jerry Colonna, author of REBOOT: Leadership and the Art of Growing UpYancey’s career has been predicated on debunking unbridled self-interest––especially of the financial kind. In this book, he promotes a new design for society based on a more generous sharing of riches, ideas, and destinies
—— Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator, Architecture and Design at The Museum of Modern ArtIntriguing ideas on how to create a better world … A valid evaluation of the modern world and why it needs to shift from financial maximization to something more humane
—— Kirkus ReviewsInspiring to read about the courage, pragmatism and determination in these women forging careers and livelihoods in traditional professions. These stories of women from all backgrounds and social levels show the power of persistence and fortitude.
—— Professor Alice Gast, President, Imperial College London[Robinson] weaves an inspirational epic from the lives of countless determined, self-propelled women
—— The HeraldThe Culture Code examines the dynamics of company culture through stories of success and failure, offering valuable insights on leadership through change.
—— Anthony Noto, CEO of Sofi, Books of the Year , Bloomberg