- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson (Jan 9 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1595558527
- ISBN-13: 978-1595558527
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 16 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,090,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
With contagious enthusiasm, droll photographs and '60s lingo, Yowell tells the breezy story of JanSport, maker of Trail Dome tents and ubiquitous day packs. One of the company's cofounders—"three long-haired hippies with little more to their names than a thirst for high adventure and a love for the outdoors"—Yowell chronicles JanSport's "forty years of innovation, adventure, and general outdoor grooviness." While offering an inside look at some specific corporate decisions and initiatives, he keeps the focus on incorporating "the spirit of freedom" in everyday business life. But if the author's voice weren't so engaging, some sections, like the multiple chapters on JanSport mountain-climbing events, would feel off-target. Yowell seems amused by the whole idea of writing a business book—he follows a long tale about yaks and a Mount Everest climb with "I'm sure there's a business principle somewhere in that experience." Yet he does offer some feel-good ideas that may resonate with readers, such as nurturing and speaking well of others and being "glad when things don't work out as planned. You might just discover the next great invention." Right on, brother. (Jan.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Book Description
At the cusp of JanSports 40th anniversary, The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains chronicles the dramatic adventures and accomplishments of the man behind one of the worlds most recognized brands. From small-town Kansas boy to adventure-junkie extraordinaire, this book traces Skip Yowells journey to the top of the outdoor industry. Full of insightful details and photos from around the world, this books offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Skip and his team built a successful company--and changed an entire industry--by breaking the rules and taking good care of their customers.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)
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Fun to read. You forget it is a true story., Mar 3 2007
By Roger Pommerenke - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder: How JanSport Makes It Happen (Hardcover)
Baby boomers who remember the sixties will enjoy this book. So will hikers, campers, students and anyone else who has ever used a JanSport backpack or tent. Skip reveals the serendipity story of how to succeed `without a business plan'.
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The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder............., Feb 15 2007
By Mark Cassell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder: How JanSport Makes It Happen (Hardcover)
I was a highschool classmate of Skip's but lost track of him till 13 years ago. I am amazing to see how far a person can go in a lifetime, how close they can stay to a dream and how he developed an idea/company into a houseold name. Skip was and still is a modest guy who built something truely worth boasting about and had many great adventures along the way. And as an "organizational person" I am glad to see his thoughts on customer service, communications and first hand knowledge of his market, its customers and the application of his product.
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Corporate Success and Fun for Real People, May 19 2007
By L. Varney - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder: How JanSport Makes It Happen (Hardcover)
Skip Yowell writes about the evolution of JanSport as it morphs from an idea into an internationally known brand. Throughout, his identification of corporate principles as applied by JanSport easily applies to anyone hoping to create their own business in an authentic, personally meaningful and ethically responsible way. His advice derives from experience. It's a real-world, real-people success story that offers a guide for anyone who is interested in pursuing a long-shot dream.
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