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The Company I Keep

My Life in Beauty

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The Company I Keep

By: Leonard A. Lauder
Narrated by: Arthur Morey
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In his much-anticipated memoir, The Company I Keep: My Life in Beauty, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies Leonard A. Lauder shares the business and life lessons he learned as well as the adventures he had while helping transform the mom-and-pop business his mother founded in 1946 in the family kitchen into the beloved brand and ultimately into the iconic global prestige beauty company it is today.

In its infancy in the 1940s and 50s, the company comprised a handful of products, sold under a single brand in just a few prestigious department stores across the United States. Today, The Estée Lauder Companies constitutes one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of prestige skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. It comprises more than 25 brands, whose products are sold in over 150 countries and territories. This growth and success was led by Leonard A. Lauder, Estée Lauder’s oldest son, who envisioned and effected this expansion during a remarkable 60-year tenure, including leading the company as CEO and Chairman.

In this captivating personal account complete with great stories as only he can tell them, Mr. Lauder, now known as The Estée Lauder Companies’ “Chief Teaching Officer”, reflects on his childhood, growing up during the Great Depression, the vibrant decades of the post-World War II boom, and his work growing the company into the beauty powerhouse it is today.

Mr. Lauder pays loving tribute to his mother Estée Lauder, its eponymous founder, and to the employees of the company, both past and present, while sharing inside stories about the company, including tales of cutthroat rivalry with Charles Revson of Revlon and others. The book offers keen insights on honing ambition, leveraging success, learning from mistakes, and growing an international company in an age of economic turbulence, uncertainty, and fierce competition.

©2020 Leonard A. Lauder (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers
Beauty, Grooming & Style Business Business Development & Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Leadership Management Management & Leadership Professionals & Academics Inspiring
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Inspiring Business Journey • Entertaining Personal Stories • Excellent Narration • Valuable Leadership Advice
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Mr. Lauder is charming and this book offers some valuable leadership advice. I must say that I enjoyed hearing about the Lauder women including Judy Glickman the most! The personal stories are very entertaining and his storytelling reflects Mr. Lauder’s great love and respect for these woman and the company he keeps.

This was an equally inspiring and enjoyable book!

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If you are studying business or working in corporate America, you will enjoy this book. I never knew the Ester Lauder owned such a big percentage of the makeup industry.

Interesting for business students

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Honestly, I am Blown away! I am an Lauder fan and supporter from now on!

Beyond my Expectations

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Enjoyed the history, life lessons and wisdom he shared. New appreciation for the company . It was worth my time.

Loved it.

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What do I know or care about cosmetics? I enjoyed this book and Leonard’s life story so much, I am looking at a seven copies stack of the book that I will be sharing with friends and family this holiday. And to answer my intro question, I now know a lot more, not just about cosmetics, but about leadership, business strategy, and just leading a good life. Anyone and everyone would benefit from The Company I Keep!

Surprisingly Fun Book!

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I loved this wonderful life story ...sometimes found it hard to put down ... the story is very educational s as well as entertaining... I especially loved the parts about Leonards Mother .., Maybe her book will be next!

Hard to put down

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the best audible performance ever. phenomenal book...never thought a business history could keep me unable to stop listening but this one did!

phenomenal

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This was a very enjoyable read. To look at such a powerhouse company and see the humbling roots in which they start from. It’s also sad to see now third generation where it’s not appreciative of where these humble ground started from. But I’ve learned a great lesson of business and perseverance and company acquisition from this book.

The progression of success

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Leonard Lauder provides a very detailed overview of his entire life. many very good business pointers in here along with an insight into how he thinks.

Very Good Business Read

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Excellent leadership and life lessons. Great read for everyone and a MUST read for budding as well as seasoned entrepreneurs! Also for anyone with a desire to be someone this book shows you how to keep pressing forward and never give up in the face of challenges, adversities, and failures. And how important it is to celebrate life and add value to people!

My best read this year!

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