Life, leadership, and career advice from Tom Murry: "Everything I do needs to be like a Calvin Klein suit."
- "It has to be iconic, legendary, and let its brand speak for itself.
- It has to be impeccably precise and carefully considered.
- It has to be tasteful, timeless, and elegant, with nothing unnecessary getting in the way.
- And most important, it has to make people feel great."
Tom Murry headed Calvin Klein as CEO for seventeen years during a time of massive growth and success for the company. In his first book, Murry describes his decades of experience as a leader in the world of fashion along with personal advice on how he made it to the top of the profession he was destined to have--and how we can do the same in our careers.
Murry gives us glimpses of well-known fashion personalities, institutions, and events, and in an easy-going, humble narrative, takes us from his childhood in Houston to the most influential runways of the world, including his travels around the globe and a stint on an oil rig as a young man. Equally important are Murry's takeaways on what qualities he believes it takes to become a good leader and how we can use them to achieve success in any workplace. This is not a how-to, but rather a thoughtful and straightforward look at the talents and grace that allowed Murry to thrive in his chosen career. Everyone, no matter their career or stage in life--or their knowledge of or interest in the fashion world--will find this book a fun, informative, and inspirational gift from an author who wants everyone to enjoy the same success in their career that he has.