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    Jump First, Think Fast: An Unconventional Approach to High Performance
    Jump First, Think Fast: An Unconventional Approach to High Performance
    Jump First, Think Fast: An Unconventional Approach to High Performance
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    Jump First, Think Fast: An Unconventional Approach to High Performance

    By Frank O'Connell

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    Super charge your business and career with Frank O’Connell’s unconventional approach to success.

    Jump First, Think Fast is the perfect guide for anyone in business or leadership who wants to dive in headfirst, think on their feet, and gain a competitive edge. Frank O’Connell explores success as a process of risk-taking and chasing the unknown, accepting failure and knowing yourself inside and out.

    A business visionary, O’Connell has transformed some of the biggest brands in the world—including leading product revolutions at Reebok, HBO Video, SkyBox, Gibson Greetings, and Indian Motorcycles.

    Sharing his stories, passion, and proven management methods, O’Connell fosters an unconventional approach to innovation, encouraging people to voice the crazy ideas that will invigorate their businesses and careers. Jump First, Think Fast is a unique blend of personal experiences, business strategies, and mentoring advice based on O’Connell’s phenomenal achievements and his 50+ years on the front lines of leadership, strategy, sales, and marketing.

    Far from yet another self-help book for professionals, Jump First, Think Fast throws light on O’Connell’s breakthrough concepts, urging readers to think entirely differently, trust their instincts, and enjoy the ride.

    If you’re ready to super charge your business, career, and life. Jump First, Think Fast is the book for you. Order your copy today.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherForefront Books
    Release dateOct 25, 2022
    ISBN9781637631089
    Jump First, Think Fast: An Unconventional Approach to High Performance
    Author

    Frank O'Connell

    Frank O’Connell is known for his unconventional approach for high performance through his strategic thinking, brand building, breakthrough marketing, and new product ideas. His accomplishments include serving as president of Reebok Brands, president of HBO Video, CEO of Indian Motorcycles, and chairman and CEO of Gibson Greetings, Inc. He spent the first fourteen years of his career developing well-known brands at Arnold Bakery, Mattel, Carnation Company, and Hunt Wesson foods, among other brands in the baking and natural foods industry. O’Connell was a senior partner with The Parthenon Group, a top strategic consulting company for seven years. He has extensive operating experience running and repositioning companies as well as leading turnaround initiatives. He spent sixteen years on the board of Tree House Foods Inc., a public company. He is an investor and board member at Schylling Inc, a toy company and is cofounder of Tuckerman Capital. He has also served on numerous Cornell University boards where he earned his B.S. in Economics and an M.B.A.  He has a passion for mentoring and coaching young professionals on their career path. He also enjoys investing in young entrepreneurs, encouraging them to grow by taking risks and having fun with their careers.  O’Connell is married to Barbara with three grown children and six grandchildren. Having moved over twenty times and worked in many different environments, he hopes sharing his wide range of experiences will inspire people to act on their ambitions.  

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