Kevin Liles Does "Make It Happen"

Great book.

Inspiring guy.

His RULES:

• Rule One: Find Your Will
You will need that passion to drive you to make it happen against seemingly impossible odds.
• Rule Two: Do You
Once you have found your will you have to package it and present it to the world.
• Rule Three: Walk This Way
Getting educated is the way to make it happen. Whether you study in college or the school of life, knowledge and experience will give you the tools you need for success.
• Rule Four: The Blueprint
You'll need a road map to success. Create a vision to help you see where it all fits. Focusing on the big picture will help you edit out the things that distract you from success.
• Rule Five: Play Your Position
Don't act like you are too full of it. Have the humility and respect to do your job to the best of your ability, whether it's digging ditches or answering the phone. That's how all great leaders get started.
• Rule Six: Embrace The Struggle
Learning to love the hard times can make you stronger, wiser and more willing to take risks.
• Rule Seven: Get Connected
Build relationships that last forever because success in business depends on positive human interaction.
• Rule Eight: Step Outside Your Box (M.I.X.)
It will help you blow up your ideas to a global level. You have to be open to people from all walks of life because business is the only true melting pot.
• Rule Nine: Don't Let Cash Rule
Greed can trip you up. Money matters, but it's only a means to more options, freedom and security for the future.
• Rule Ten: Flex Purpose, Not Power
It's never too soon in your career to pick up a few management skills and learn how to lead.

Kevin started as a Def Jam intern and rose to become Executive Vice President of Warner Music Group. Now's he has a wonderful book and is doing motivational speaking. If he comes anywhere near you, like the Michelin guides would say, he's worth a trip. And, he's reachable by email.