Dossier #9: Doing it differently
My way, your way – different paths to success
One of the challenges of our time is accepting different ways of life and special characteristics as well as recognising their unique value. But unusual ideas and approaches often lead to success - as these examples prove.
Against all odds: the unusual path to success
Look around you and you will find people all over the world whose unusual ideas or unique talents have led them to success. In our series, we go to Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London and the Rheingau and share with you the stories of Seng Choon Koh, Hannah Longman and Ahmet Yildirim. None of them do things by the book.
Entrepreneurial Success | Short Portrait
Ahmet Yildirim: winemaker without a vineyard Ahmet Yildirim: winemaker without a vineyard
The son of Turkish immigrants, this man had a vision and he’s successfully shaking up the winemaking scene in the tradition-steeped Rheingau.
Entrepreneurial Success | Short Portrait
Dignity Kitchen: Follow Seng on his way Seng Choon Koh: consultant to social enterprise
The former management consultant puts his skills to good use leading Social Enterprise Dignity Kitchen, a food court run by disabled staff.
Entrepreneurial Success | Short Portrait
Against all odds: the unusual path to success Hannah Longman: empathy and insight
When her colleagues are still poring over tricky projects, the neurodiverse Londoner often already quite literally has the solution in her mind's eye.
“Take what you get and you’ll love it” “You take what you get and you’ll love it”
Michael Kapaun's tale is one of a self-taught baker running a vegan bakery business in a former butcher’s shop.
Entrepreneurial Success | Interview
“I stopped comparing my shortcomings to other strengths” “I stopped comparing myself to others”
From a poor mountain region in China to the CFO of a global corporation: Yang Xu's remarkable path to success.
Entrepreneurial Success | Opinion
“Everyone needs an opportunity to shine” “Everyone needs an opportunity to shine”
Although companies do recognise the value of diverse teams, little has improved, says Alexandra Kalev. She explains how companies can still succeed.
Entrepreneurial Success | Opinion
Why companies need different personalities to be successful Why Companies need different personalities to be successful
Birthe Mester of Deutsche Bank's Human Resources department outlines how both companies and individuals can benefit from having a range of different personalities in teams.
Prominent personalities and their path to success Prominent personalities and their path to success
Muhammad Ali, Angela Merkel, Pope Francis - These individuals certainly had no conventional blueprint for their uniquely successful lives.
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