{"product_id":"9781572847330","title":"Improvise: Unconventional Career Advice from an Unlikely CEO","description":"This year alone, 3.2 million U.S. students will graduate from college. Unprecedented percentages of them will move back home, and many will be unable to obtain a job in their fields of study. \u003cem\u003eImprovise\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspiring story of how Fred Cook followed an unusual yet fascinating path from young adulthood to the corner office as CEO of the award-winning PR firm GolinHarris. Melding learnings from a lifetime of uncommon experiences with insights from a surprisingly successful corporate career, this book will inspire workers mired in indecision and dimly lit prospects. Following college, Cook was initiated into the business world through a dozen odd jobs, each of which provided valuable insights into the business world and the understanding of how to make the most of even the smallest opportunity. Each chapter delivers a bold truth, supported by relevant episodes from Cook's personal life and reinforced by his encounters with corporate America. Filled with colorful anecdotes about being punched by a guru, stalked by an intern, and lectured by Steve Jobs, \u003cem\u003eImprovise\u003c\/em\u003e is full of hilarious yet poignant moments.","brand":"Agate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150188429552,"sku":"9781572847330","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781572847330_p0.jpg?v=1772805646","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781572847330","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}