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

Frank J. O'Connell is the original millennial, and in his book Jump First, Think Fast he shares how he blazed a trail of innovation for some of the biggest brands in American business. Jump First, Think Fast is the perfect guide for anyone starting in business or leadership who wants to learn how to dive in head first, 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. The father of innovation, O'Connell has transformed some of the biggest brands in the world--including leading product revolutions for Reebok, HBO Video, SkyBox, Gibson Greetings, and India Motorcycles. Today, Frank consults as an investor and board overseer for toy brand Schylling, which recently developed the cult product NeeDoh, and the reinvention of the classic Lava Lamp and iconic Big Wheel brands. Sharing his wisdom, stories, passion and proven methods for management in his latest book Jump First, Think Fast O'Connell brings his unconventional approach to business and innovation, encouraging entrepreneurs to take risks and voice the crazy ideas that will jump-start their careers. This book is a unique blend of personal stories, business strategies and mentoring from his phenomenal success and 50+ years on the front line of sales and marketing. Far from yet another self-help book for business, Jump First, Think Fast instead throws light on O'Connell's proven methods for management in an honest and forthright way that will have readers thinking entirely differently about business and how to find their place, trust their instincts, and enjoy the ride.

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.

• Dimensions: 231 x 152
• Author: Frank J. O'Connell
• Cover type: Hardcover
• Publishing Year: 2022
• Publishing Month: 10
• Pages: 272
• Language: English
• Publisher: Worth Publishers
• Weight: 499 g