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While reading the book synopsis, we realize that this is not the typical book of how to succeed in business. Being a part of the band since 2011, he started the second journey to the usa of mob rules. The concept was interesting, but i thought his writing was too formulaic. I passed mob rules several times in book stores, picking it up and pondering buying this, because lets face it, thats a cool cover. Vito had a strong sense of values be straightforward, dont give your word unless you can keep it, paying. Mob rules is a book with a slew of rules that apply both to the mob, and the business man. Good book, a little redundant with the stories about mafia misdeeds and how they apply to the legitimate business world. Also jan christian halfbrodt has a hand in the oneofakind atmosphere of mob rules, by building new fantastic worlds with his lyrics and as a keyboarder. But this book is more than just a pretty face and an interesting story.
The mob is notorious for its cruel and immoral practices, but its most successful members have always been extremely smart businessmen. What the mafia can teach the legitimate businessman kindle edition by ferrante, louis. Congratulations brother, may your riffs last forever see sven on stage this friday 21. Mob rules is the tenth studio album by english heavy metal band black sabbath, released in november 1981. Close the city and tell the people that somethings coming to call death and darkness are rushing forward to take a bite from the wall, oh youve nothing to say theyre. My second book, mob rules, is an international bestseller. Mob rules is a collection of lessons that can be gleaned from the long and colourful history of the mob and applied to the legal business world. I know i did the your wrong in your all fools and yes i know it should be youre thank you. Danny, dave and jons biweekly warhammer 40,000 podcast morning show, number 3 in dick jokes, number 40 in knowledge.
Mind your business, dont talk out of turn and remain loyal to your friends and coworkers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mob rules, black sabbaths tenth studio album and second to feature former elfrainbow vocalist ronnie james dio, sees the band making some changes from its predecessor, heaven and hell. What the mafia can teach the legitimate businessman by louis ferrante online at alibris. In eschewing mob violence, ferrante has nonetheless retained an appreciation for the way the mob operates as a successful business enterprise. Nov 07, 2007 members of the italian mafia are bound by ten commandments which include punctuality, avoiding bars and not looking at each others wives, according to mobster guidelines found by mafia. Mob rules by louis ferrante overdrive rakuten overdrive. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Surprisingly, it turns out that they are unbelievably good at it. Once in awhile, a business book comes from an unlikely source and makes a big impact. Sep, 20 written by louis ferrante, former mobster of the gambino family and converted writer, compare us the structure of the mafia and its peculiar style of doing business for success in the business world. With nine studio albums, the mighty 20th anniversary boxset, severals singles and two live dvds, mob rules offer a huge backcatalogue to discover. Ignatius if you know his story but none the less business motivational. Oct 18, 2012 mob rules games believes that radical transparency is the best way for us to do business, the kickstarter page reads, that if we are as open and straightforward as possible with our customers. Mob rule definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Jan 01, 2011 louis ferrante is a former member of the mob. It pours out spicy tales of mob lore to make its management points.
Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. What the mafia can teach the legitimate businessman isbn. Ferrante shares cogent business advice for employees. If your very life depended on your business decisions, would continue reading recommended reading mob rules. Ferrantes account of mafia and roman history is very accurate and he does a masterful job of using examples of how they correlate in business. Members of the italian mafia are bound by ten commandments which include punctuality, avoiding bars and not looking at each others wives, according to mobster guidelines found by mafia. The mob was the biggest, richest business in america. Mob rules was a 1800ceoread 2011 business book award nominee, and was one of forbes magazine columnist marc kramers worlds best business books.
Ctv canada mob rules lays out the ways the rules of the mafia can be applied in pursuit of straightworld success, injecting historical parallels and reallife anecdotes along the way. As a result its really two books one, advice and observations about how to run a successful business from employee motivation to networking to branding and the other, a collection of colorful anecdotes about. Jun 02, 2011 the mob is notorious for its cruel and immoral practices, but its most successful members have always been extremely smart businessmen. Reading this book you can even learn some very useful stuff that can be applied to your everyday life or business. Mob rules and millions of other books are available for instant access. Mob rules, what the mafia can teach the legitimate businessman. What the mafia can teach the legitimate businessman. Most noticeable is the addition of drummer vinnie appice, who replaced original drummer bill ward. Congratulations brother, may your riffs last forever see sven on stage this friday. What the mafia can teach the legitimate businessman, brings together all of the mob s accrued wisdom and shrewd business practices so that small business owners everywhere can learn a thing or two from their counterparts in the underworld. What the mafia can teach the legitimate businessman, shares many real mafia practices which are embedded in the godfather characters and mirrored especially in the behavior of vito corleone. Jun 21, 2009 the mob rules black sabbath lyrics in video. Ferrante has a no nonsense approach to the business world, and i applaud him for this. Mafia books unlocked, a memoir of my criminal life and time in prison, and mob rules, a business book showing how mob principles can benefit business.
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