The Activist Entrepreneur Book Talk & Signing by Walt Douglas (11803 hits)
Tuesday 8/6 at 6 pm Join The Wright Museum and Walt Douglas, Chairman of Avis Ford, for a reception and book signing for his new book, The Activist Entrepreneur: What I Learned About Business at the Urban Coalition And My Proven Keys to Personal and Career Success. It tells the epic story of Douglas' rise from humble roots in Hamlet, North Carolina, to a central role in Detroit politics and community affairs as president of New Detroit Inc.
The Activist Entrepreneur chronicles Douglas' 25 years of growth as leader of one of the nation's most successful Ford dealerships, including the turmoil and struggle of surviving the Great Recession of 2008 - 2010.
In the process, it shares valuable lessons about family, friendships and strategic partnerships that bridge boundaries and produce profound change. Free.