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OPRAH WINFREY CEO, Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN); Actress and Producer
David M. Rubenstein • How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers
When you look at Oprah Winfrey’s multidecade run through daytime talk most of it at No. 1 it’s easy to be impressed by what she did to make it happen. But her longevity and success (Forbes estimated her net worth at over $2.3 billion) probably has more to do with what she did not do.
David Carr • A Triumph of Avoiding the Traps (Published 2009)
Where Greta Garbo was elusive, Oprah was relatable. Her producer later told her: “You are America—that’s the whole point.” This made TV a natural medium for Oprah. Oprah was playing herself; TV amplified her authenticity.
Rex Woodbury • The Business of Fame: 1920-2020
I’m Jane Smith, the founder and CEO of Wild Widgets. Industrial Magazine named us Top Widget Maker of the Midwest, which was a huge honor in our business. I’ve scaled back from six to two staff and am looking to build
Danielle LaPorte • The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
The real revelation was how powerful each successful woman had become. Not because the money gave her power, but because, by reclaiming her power, she was able to maximize her wealth.
Barbara Stanny • Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles
