'I would recommend CEOs give this book to every manager in their company' Jim Smith, Vice-President, HR, SmithKline Beecham

Jack's father was one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his time - the only problem was that the old man had no time, no friends, and died early. The prospect of following in the family tradition seems less than appealing to Jack but on the first day of his MBA he meets a retired professor who offers him a class that wasn't exactly on the curriculum: how to make it in business without losing in life. Over a series of memorable evenings the professor shares with Jack seven laws to turn his life around.

Don't settle for being money rich - time poor

Believe that the job you do makes a difference

Play to your strengths

Believe in the power of dreams

Put your family before your career

Keep the common touch

Don't settle for success; strive for significance

"Rob Parsons has an uncanny ability for asking life's most challenging questions in an unobtrusive way." - Jill Garrett, Managing Director, The Gallup Organisation, UK

"Before you read one more book on how to climb the corporate ladder read this: it will help you make sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall." - Kevin Kaiser, Adjunct Professor of Finance, INSEAD

"This will be the most talked about business book of the year. It is essential reading for anyone who is serious about genuine business and people development." - Professor Jim Saker