A must-have reference and research book, this compilation of profiles and professional paths illuminates the lives of business leaders who made it to the top of the business world either as entrepreneurs or by climbing the corporate ladder. Photos, key date lists, professional advice, and resource lists for further research accompany profiles of successful business personalities such as Michael Dell, Walt Disney, Ruth Handler, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Wayne Huizenga, Katharine Graham, and many others who have either founded a business, brought a business back to life, or led a company to great success. An excellent first step for patrons starting research papers or looking to pursue business careers.