Streetwise
Lloyd Blankfein’s memoir Streetwise already signals its tone in the title. It’s meant to suggest grit, practicality, and survival instincts—the qualities Blankfein credits for carrying him from a Brooklyn upbringing to the top of Goldman Sachs.
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Jim Kirchner
I have always been fascinated by the stories, ideas, and experiences that shape the way we live, lead, and work. Through thoughtful reviews and critiques of nonfiction business books, biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs, I explore the lessons, insights, and perspectives that emerge from both personal journeys and professional achievements.
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Streetwise: Getting to and Through Goldman Sachs by Lloyd Blankfein
From the long-tenured head of an institution legendary for its culture of success comes a candid memoir of global leadership in an age of extreme turbulence.
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