Conrad Hilton: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the Making of the Global Hotel Industry

The first book to rigorously introduce Conrad Hilton, the man, his life and career. It highlights and celebrates his achievements as a global business pioneer, international statesman and celebrity. The authors are the first to conduct extensive research on his business and personal papers with unique access to the Hilton archive.ContentsCh1 Conrad Hilton and the Founding of a Global Business Empire; Ch 2 Understanding the Bigger Picture '' Put Your Vision to Work; Ch 3 Winning Business '' Invest Your Business with Personality; Ch 4 Delivering the Promise '' Build a Strong Organization; Ch 5 Growing the Business '' Be Flexible but Keep Principled; Ch 6 Championing the Cause '' Stand Up, Speak and Be Seen; Ch 7 Getting Better '' Inspire Your Employees, Perfect Your Systems; Ch 8 Expanding Horizons '' Treasure Diversity, Adhere to Your Standards; Ch 9 Inventing the Future '' Learn, Experiment and Innovate; Ch10 Living the Legacy '' Hilton after Conrad