Copy This!: Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea into One of America's Best Companies (Random House Large Print) - Hardcover

Orfalea, Paul; Marsh, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0375728406 ISBN 13: 9780375728402

Publisher: Random House Large Print, 2005

Synopsis

The founder of Kinko's describes how a hyperactive, dyslexic young man transformed a small copy shop into a multi-billion-dollar-a-year company, explaining how he used his learning disabilities as opportunities and created an unconventional, compassionate, partner-driven corporation acclaimed as one of the best places to work in America. (Business)

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Review

"An effervescent memoir." - School Library Journal "As amazing, as ebullient...as its founder, Mr. Orfalea." - Santa Barbara News Press

About the Author

In 2000 Paul Orfalea retired from his position as chairperson of the company he named in honor of his childhood nickname (he had kinky hair). He frequently teaches at the University of Southern California and talks to educational and business organizations around the country. Both USC and Cal Poly plan to dedicate business schools in the Orfalea name in honor of his ongoing contributions. Through the Orfalea Family Foundation, Mr. Orfalea supports a broad range of educational initiatives. Orfalea is also deelply involved in increasing public awareness of the need for "family-friendly" work/life policies, including flex time and quality early care for children of working parents. He lives with his family in Santa Barbara, California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Large Print
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0375728406
• ISBN 13: 9780375728402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 395