Living Beyond Your Dreams

Inspirational wisdom to overcome career obstacles, based on interviews with 24 of America's top business leaders.

There's a fundamental need to increase opportunities for diverse leaders as they make their way into the upper echelons of corporate America. Too often, college students don't realize their career options, and many of the top leaders in those industries aren't doing enough to cultivate diverse talent. This book highlights the career lessons of 24 diverse leaders-providing a road map for future generations to follow.

Featuring interviews with:

Priscilla Almodovar, CEO and president, Fannie Mae Tom Baltimore, chairman and CEO, Park Hotels & Resorts Diane Batayeh, CEO, Village Green Alice Carr, CEO, April Housing Daryl Carter, founder, chairman, and CEO, Avanath Capital Management Lili Dunn, president and CEO, Bell Partners Tammy Fischer, chair of the board of trustees, National Storage Affiliates Trust Leslie Hale, president and CEO, RLJ Lodging Trust Chris Howard, executive vice president and COO, Arizona State University Lynne Katzmann, founder, Juniper Communities Angela Kleiman, president and CEO, Essex Property Trust David Kong, former president and CEO, BWH Hotel Group Gerry Lopez, former president of global consumer products, Starbucks Jodie W. McLean, CEO, EDENS Connie Moore, former CEO, BRE Properties Clarence Otis, former CEO, Darden Restaurants Denny Marie Post, former president and CEO, Red Robin Mary Hogan Preusse, senior advisor, Fifth Wall Amy Price, president, BentallGreenOak Sumit Roy, president and CEO, Realty Income Mit Shah, CEO, Noble Investment Group Susan Stewart, CEO, SWBC Mortgage Debra Still, former president and CEO, Pulte Mortgage Patricia Will, founder and CEO, Belmont Village Senior Living