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Obstacles Welcome How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life
By Ralph de la Vega
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On 3/9 Walter Jones wrote: Great book for leaders who are looking to hear from an experienced leader on overcoming adversity. De la Vega has seen many adverse situations in his career and turned them to his advantage. He recounts of the obstacles faced during hurricanes in South Florida, political unrest and diverse markets ... Great Book
On 3/9 Joseph Cole wrote: Today, I am posting a review that has been a long time in development. That is, this book has been developing me and I wanted to give the process some time before publishing my opinion on Ralph de la Vega’s book, Obstacles Welcome. Obstacles Welcome is a combination of AT&T Mobility President and CEO Ralph de ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome
On 3/8 Kara M wrote: I picked this book as the first of my free books from Thomas Nelson Publishers through BookSneeze.com to review because the title intrigued me. Instead, I was pretty much bored out of my mind and have had such a hard time finishing this book. Don’t get me wrong. The major life lessons parallel to the ... Book Review: How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life
On 3/7 ALICE RIENZO wrote: Obstacles Welcome is the story of Ralph de la Vega’s life as a young Cuban boy who came to America in the midst of uncertainty and political uproar. He parallels life’s adversities with those found in corporate business. de la Vega learned how to welcome challenges and to turn them around to his advantage. Through ... Obstacles Welcome: How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life By Ralph de la Vega
On 2/28 i. magan wrote: “Obstacles Welcome” describes de life of a 10 year old Cuban immigrant, from his arrival to the United States through his development and further progression becoming the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility. Through his life story, de la Vega gives lessons and advice on leadership. From this book ... OBSTACLES WELCOME by Ralph de la Vega
On 2/14 Alistair Reece wrote: There is a certain genre of business related literature that really gets my goat. You know the kind of thing, a tale of difficulties overcome, profits increased for the shareholders, and the (insert number) steps to success, wealth and happiness. Basically I am adverse to self-congratulatory back slapping, ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome
On 2/13 Roberto Mattos wrote: This is the life story of Ralph de la Vega, who, starting with nothing, built his American Dream with hard working and determination. He tell us how he came to America from Cuba and all his struggle in order to succeed in USA. Ralph teaches us the importance of having strong values. He also says which ... Inspirational Learning Experience
On 2/10 Brooke Miller wrote: Obstacles Welcome relates the experiences of Ralph de la Vega, a Cuban immigrant turned business executive and CEO of AT&T Mobility. Based on the initial chapter, I expected the book to incorporate more of the author’s childhood experiences in Cuba and south Florida. However, most of the book focuses ... Leadership from Telecommunications Industry Perspective
On 2/9 Andrew Keggie wrote: So, it has been two months since my last blogger book review. After my previous read I was looking forward to my next book from Thomas Nelson but unfortunately my expectations weren’t met. Obstacles Welcome is the story of Ralph de la Vega’s rags to riches progression to becoming the President ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega, 2009
On 2/8 Sarah McKee wrote: When I began reading Ralph de la Vega's Obstacles Welcome it was on the recommendation of a friend, so I did not understand the nature of what I was stepping into. What I found was not a biography, as I had expected, but a book well suited for current and future leaders or motivating management teams.De ... Great for Groups
On 2/6 Fran Hart wrote: Obstacles Welcome is a mix of autobiography and lessons in leadership. Ralph de la Vega tells of various obstacles he's faced in his life and what lessons he's drawn from his own experiences. He also provides suggestions for how these lessons can be adapted in different scenarios. Unfortunately the leadership ... Obstacles Welcome* by Ralph de la Vega
On 2/1 Michael Smith wrote: There are a multitude of business leadership books on the market that speak in theory. There are still others that speak from observation and research. “Obstacles Welcome” by Ralph de la Vega speaks from a different voice, the voice of experience. In his book we find the story of a child immigrant ... Obstacles Welcome – A Book Review
On 1/29 Annie Mueller wrote: Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity to Advantage in Business and Life by Ralph de la Vega, President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. 4 out of 5 stars How does a book about being a successful business executive translate into something helpful for a Mom, writer, and homemaker? Turn Obstacles ... {Book Review} Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 1/28 Robby Hyche wrote: I appreciate a good book describing a person’s story on how they “made it” in this world, particularly from a businessman’s point of view. I think I know a good business book when I see one because of my own 20 years of experience and education in business. That’s why ... Review: Obstacles Welcome
On 1/28 Barry Waldner wrote: Obstacles, challenges, trials, everyone has them. But how do we deal with them? This could well be the question you are faced with. When reading this book you will find how you can face challenges in practically an situation and find ways to overcome them and learn from them in order to become a better ... Book Review - Obstacles Welcome, by: Ralph de la Vega.
On 1/27 David Stadel wrote: The book is classified as a business book and I suppose it is…I’d classify it as leadership-lite taught through autobiography-lite. Through personal story, mainly professional life, the author teaches leadership principles. These are the broad range of leadership principles like overcoming obstacles, ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome
On 1/26 Chase Christy wrote: In this work, de la Vega reflects on his varied and interesting life experience to gain insights into how to lead people despite overwhelming odds. The author has experienced both hardship and success in his life time. He argues that it is the hardship that has helped him reach the highest level of ... Review of Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 1/26 Todd McKeever wrote: I must start off this review with a confession. This book took me longer than any other book to read for only one purpose: My life became very busy from the moment I took on this book. This book is an easy read and one that should keep you engaged. Ralph de la Vega is the author of “Obstacles Welcome” ... Obstacles Welcome
On 1/26 Robert Fuhs wrote: Obstacles Welcome is part autobiography and part leadership wisdom. Ralph de la Vega not only shares his story of escaping Fidel Castro’s Cuba as a 10 year old without his parents, but also the principles used to lead Cingular Wireless and now ATT Mobility as President and CEO. I am a business-book ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 1/24 rochelle fernandez wrote: Wow what a book. This book showed me how to over come the obstacles that our in my life, and I have had some obstacles in the the last, that I thought was a nightmare. This book showed me how to change the bad into good and some times you might think that what is this, why are there so many obstacles ... Obstacles Welcome
On 1/23 Kathleen Kelly wrote: Product description from Amazon"Ralph de la Vega, President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, shares the lessons learned in business and in life along the journey from Cuba to Corporate America.Ralph de la Vega arrived in the United States from Cuba in 1962. He was alone. He was scared. ... Obstacles Welcome Review
On 1/19 Oscar Cardozo wrote: This is a book that can help us to improve, not only our personal attitude, but also how we see the challenges that we all face daily in our personal and professional lives. According to the author, challenges are good, and we should welcome them because they can help us move forward if we look at them ... Book review: Obstacles Welcome, by Ralph de la Vega
On 1/19 Catherine Lorin wrote: A book about shaping the core values on becoming a leader. A book about embracing whatever obstacle there is that will come along the way and paying immediate attention to it with utmost optimism. A book about learning from all the experiences and forming a belief around them. A book about building a ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 1/19 Rebecca Syme wrote: I must admit, the cover art attracted me to this book. I like non-fiction books that don't scream at me. Very simple, geometric, blue. I like that. What frustrated me was that I expected this book to be something it is not. I expected a book on how to overcome obstacles and how to welcome adversity. ... Review: Obstacles Welcome (by Ralph de la Vega)
On 1/17 Melissa Stuber wrote: In Obstacles Welcome, Ralph de la Vega motivates you to not only take control of your professional life, but your personal life as well. De la Vega, President and CEO of AT&T Mobility, starts by telling the story of how he came alone to the U.S. from Cuba as a ten year old boy without his parents and ... Obstacles Welcome
On 1/15 Allen James wrote: Let’s face it. When adversity enters rarely do we initially view its advantages. Building on his personal and professional life experiences, Ralph de la Vega shares some practical advice for not only accepting obstacles but rather embracing them as an opportunity to prepare for what lies ahead. Obstacles ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 1/15 Rhiana Jones wrote: In 1963 the de la Vega family tried to escape Cuba, the only one of them allowed out of the country when they got to the airport was 10 year old Robert. He was raised for 4 years by generous family friends whom he had never met before. He had to learn a new language, ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome
On 1/13 Stephen Wright wrote: I just finished reading Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega, CEO of AT&T Mobility. From his beginnings as a 10-year-old Cuban immigrant separated from his family to the phenomenal launch of the I-Phone, he shares the beliefs and actions that led to his success: * As a young boy alone in Miami, ... Great book on successfully overcoming obstacles!
On 1/13 Michael Levitt wrote: Ralph de la Vega is the President and CEO of AT&T’s Mobility and Consumer Markets. Ralph’s book describes how he turned personal adversity into advantages throughout his personal and professional life. de la Vega describes his chaotic and alarming immigration from his native Cuba to ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 1/12 Lorene Doucett wrote: The story begins on July 1, 1962 in Cuba when a young man finds himself on a journey by himself that he thought he was going to take with his family. The authorities tell his family after a long wait that he was the only one allowed to go, the rest of the family ... Obstacles Welcome
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On 1/12 Mark Hancock wrote: With the threat of headlines and news stories that could cause the weak to cower, Ralph de la Vega's "Obstacles Welcome" is a worthy reminder of the possibilities that exist for those who will apply themselves and rise to the challenges that are sure to come.His story is inspirational. Rising from life ... Book Review - Obstacles Welcome
On 1/12 Tina Busick wrote: This is the first book I read for my Thomas Nelson Book Review..which has now become Booksneeze.com (love the name & concept)!This book has a compelling personal story of the author - Mr. De La Vega. I have deep respect & admiration for his personal desire to achieve the most out of life. I found ... Obstacles Welcome
On 1/8 Tina Wardlaw wrote: Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and Life is about Ralph de la Vega's rise from a young Cuban immigrant who overcame adversity and eventually became the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility. De la Vega shares motivational goals to help you meet your dreams in life, ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 1/7 Sandy Ingram wrote: Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega is a modern day account of the American dream. Sent to America as young boy Ralph de le Vega recounts the obstacles he overcame to reach the position of President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. Looking at each difficultly he endured as an opportunity ... Obstacles Welcome
On 1/7 Dan Miller wrote: In the new Thomas Nelson book, Obstacles Welcome, author and CEO of AT&T Mobility Ralph de la Vega tells of his rise from a Cuban orphan to his position of business success. The business principles of have clear goals, work hard, and treat your people well are valid but not new. The potential uniqueness of the book ... We all have obstacles
On 1/7 Kathy Leicester wrote: “Obstacles Welcome” is the only book by the author that I have read; it is one of many I’ve read concerning success principles and leadership and management techniques. It is a very quick and easy read, and to my mind suitable for an 11- or 12-year old thinking about their future, and perhaps involved ... Great Book For Junior Achievement
On 1/6 Mike Netzer wrote: BLOT: If you follow the advice outlined in this book, you will likely be more successful than you would be otherwise. Beyond that , it is not a very interesting book. In order to write a book like this, you've got to have 3 things: 1. Credibility - check. De la Vega immigrated from Cuba at age ... Fundamentally Sound, Not That Interesting
On 1/5 Kathleen Albertson wrote: Not a self help, and not a management 101 book...soemthing different!Book Review "Obstacles Welcome" I enjoyed how Ralph de la Vega personally overcame obstacles to achieve success despite adversity, throughout his life. In his book, "Obstacles Welcome" he demonstrates that being in the right place ... Yes! Obstacles welcome!
On 1/4 Larry Waggonner wrote: I read this book thinking that it might be an interesting autobiography. I was pleasantly surprised by the content of the book. Ralph gives some of his personal history but uses it as a motivating tool to explain principles of succeeding in life in spite of obstacles. His rise in the business world is ... Obstacle Welcome
On 1/2 Carrie Parker wrote: Anyone who reads this book can know that the American dream is alive and doing well for anyone who is willing to put forth the effort it takes to achieve. De la Vega takes the reader through a brief summary of his background to give you the reason that he has been able to achieve the goals in his life ... Obstacles Welcome
On 12/31 Bridget Hopper wrote: Whoever thought that life is easy, obliviously has heard Ralph De La Vega's story. He came over to the US from Cuba in the early sixties, all alone. He was ten years old and separated from his parents. This same man went on to become the president and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.Ralph ... Review: Obstacles Welcome by Ralph De La Vega
On 12/31 Chris Lautsbaugh wrote: Ralph de la Vega seems to be an amazing man. His story of escaping Communist Cuba, rising through the ranks of 211231355one of America’s largest companies, AT&T; and his seeming to be an excellent leader are indeed inspiring. De la Vega’s story brings you to the book expecting great things. I can’t ... Ordinary
On 12/30 Chris Aiken wrote: Obstacles Welcome: how to turn adversity to advantage in business and life, by Ralph de la Vega (President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets) . (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2009). 262 pages. Sometimes with life, we encounter challenges and tend to see them as obstacles rather ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome, by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/29 Jodie Peters wrote: This is a highly interesting book. Ralph de la Vega's inspirational story is a must read and he graciously offers the reader insight and helpful tips on how to successfully succeed at anything you put your mind too. Even if you do not how to set personal goals or professional ones, this book will show ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/29 Krista Ballard wrote: I don't usually read a lot of books like this one. That doesn't mean that I don't find some of them interesting... While it's not my "cup of tea", it was very well written and someone with more intellect would appreciate it more. Ralph de la Vega tells us the obstacles he overcame and how we can overcome ... Krista's Review
On 12/29 Simon Herbert wrote: ‘Obstacles Welcome’ by Ralph de la Vega is not your ordinary business management or leadership book. If you’re like me, and not like Mr. de la Vega who is President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, this means that his book is not only a fascinating insight into the career of one of ... Obstacles Welcome
On 12/28 Marilyn Lewis wrote: Never has a book emphasized sacrifice as a necessity to get ahead in life as this book does.People often talk about sacrifice but Ralph De la Vega goes real deep and shows what one can accomplish with sacrifice,focus and an open mind.This is a truly wonderfully written book that most companies should ... Sacrifice and focus
On 12/28 Victor Mashni wrote: Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, shares the lessons learned in business and in life along the journey from Cuba to Corporate America. In Obstacles Welcome, de la Vega recounts his journey as a young Cuban immigrant to president and Chief Executive Officer ... Obstacles Welcome, How to turn adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/27 Aaron Reddin wrote: I’m writing this review based on the following two statements: 1. This is the most motivating and impactful book that I read in 2009. 2. If you lead, or plan to lead, ANY type of successful organization, you NEED to read this book and reflect on your leadership styles while doing so. OK, here we go. As I began ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/27 Chantal Wiebe wrote: Most "business" books either come off as a self-congratulatory recapitulation of "how I did it" or too boring to bother finishing the introduction. This book is neither. Ralph de la Vega recounts some of his background as a humble and genuine immigrant from Cuba. Now, as the current President and CEO ... Make things happen...start by reading this!
On 12/26 Book Reviews Weekly wrote: Ralph De la Vega ’s Obstacles Welcome is considered a book about leadership by many, but for me it was a book about hope, not just for a poor boy separated from his parents and in a new country, but for all of us in today’s fast paced world. While Ralph De la Vega’s career experiences ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph De la Vega
On 12/26 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Reviewed by Caffeine Epiphanies It's easy today for a poor child to believe they might never succeed. Some feel since life has dealt them a bad hand, their road will be one of failure and worthlessness. This book speaks power into the beaten heart. Ralph de la Vega never gives up. He tells of his upbringing in Cuba in the years ... Encouragement for the Young Professional
On 12/23 Valerie Matheny wrote: Obstacles Welcomeby Ralph de la VegaThis book tells the story of Ralph de la Vega as a Cuban immigrant. He came into this country when he was 10 years old completely alone. He lived with strangers for 4 years before the rest of his family joined him in the United States. De la Vega went on to get an ... Obstacles Welcome
On 12/23 Sharon White wrote: Ralph de la Vega is President and CEO of AT & T Mobility and Consumer Markets. He came to America (alone), from Cuba, when he was 10 years old. In his book, Obstacles Welcome, he shares his story of hardship, motivation, hard work, sacrifice and education. His book is inspiring and will encourage ... Obstacles Welcome
On 12/20 Jonathon Kosec wrote: Most leadership books begin with a significant attribution to how great a leader the author is and why we should be involved in listening to their thought. Ralph de la Vega avoids this pitfall and simply presents the story of his life. As a child, he left Castro's Cuba without his parents and learned ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/20 Sara Strand wrote: Another day, another book review. I swear, book reviews are going to be my weekend thing. I finished TWO books this weekend and started a third. Rockstar...that I am.This book I received, free, from Thomas Nelson publishing to review. Again, like the last book, I really didn't think I'd like it. I'm ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome, Ralph de la Vega
On 12/18 Jessica Charvet wrote: Obstacles Welcome is a book that discusses the principles necessary to become successful in the business world. De la Vega shares his life journey beginning as a 10-yr-old immigrant through today. Now the President and the CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, the author exemplifies the steps ... Review of obstacles welcome by ralph de la vega
On 12/18 Gail Pruszkowski wrote: Obstacles Welcome is Ralph de la Vega's story. Part biography and part self-help book, it's all about his inspiring journey to achieve the American Dream. He opens up his life to readers and grants them access to his experiences. He willingly shares what he's learned as he faced and overcame life's challenges ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/16 Butch Syyap wrote: Obstacles WelcomeRalph de la Vega (with Paul B. Brown) - authorsThomas Nelson - PublisherWhat’s good about a book by Ralph de la Vega? As a CEO he knows how busy people can be – he understands the importance of presenting his messages with clarity and focus, plus illustrations that add to the reader’s ... Obstacles Welcome - a book review
On 12/15 Chris Mooney wrote: Regardless of your destination in life, you encounter obstacles. In Obstacles Welcome, Ralph de la Vega chronicles his life from child immigrant from Cuba to President & CEO of AT&T Mobility. Ralph shares his inspiring story filled with adversity and the many lessons he has learned along way. Ralph ... Obstacles Welcome: How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life - by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/15 Ben Drury wrote: This book starts with a great story about how one boy arrived in the US as a ten year old immigrant from Cuba and rose to be one of America’s corporate high achievers as CEO of AT&T Mobility. Ralph de la Vega charts the course of his life from a scared young boy arriving in Florida without his family ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/12 Gregory Rothbard wrote: Cuban Refugee to President & CEO of AT&T Mobility, what were the steps that got him there? How did a man who faced many obstacles not get mired down in the muck? How do you stop living your life trapped in a lazy chair jell cell; so that you can live a life you dreamed of?This book will help ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/9 Mike Stpierre wrote: I just finished Ralph de la Vega’s Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity to Advantage in Business and Life, published by Thomas Nelson. This biography and self-help book chronicles the life of Ralph de la Vega who is currently President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. De la Vega’s ... Mini Review: Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/6 Chris Lewis wrote: I enjoy learning about my own past, especially learning about the experiences that they had as new immigrants to the United States. In this book the reader learns the story of Ralph de la Vega and his struggle to make a place and life for himself after he came to the United States from Cuba. It is a ... Book Review - Obstacles Welcome
On 12/3 Erika Hopkins wrote: I read a book recently (for Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Bloggers program) and I really, really enjoyed it. It’s called “Obstacles Welcome” and it’s by Ralph de la Vega. Ralph is the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility. The book chronicles his journey from Cuban immigrant ... Obstacles Welcome
On 12/2 Jeremy Cearbaugh wrote: In July 1962, a scared 10 year old Ralph de la Vega departs Cuba to travel the 90 mile trip to America. . . . . alone. Now in 2009 Ralph is the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility. Using his vast life experiences and challenges, he writes the book Obstacles Welcome. Ralph begins the book with a brief ... Obstacles Welcome
On 12/1 Beverly Moore wrote: Seems to me that we need another more timely message about the greatness that is the USA. We need a rags to riches story after all the terrible things we hear about America from Universities who want to teach about only the oppressive America, the main stream media that looks down on the majority of ... Hope for America or Rather, Hope from America
On 12/1 Shaun Eutsey wrote: Ralph de la Vega came to the United States in 1962. He learned early on that obstacles were a part of life. Obstacles Welcome was written in response to the lessons he learned from the time of youth through his ascendancy to the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. The book takes ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 12/1 Dennis Marquardt wrote: The past month I've been reading, "Obstacles Welcome," by Ralph de la Vega. Going into the book I had no idea what to expect. I hadn't heard of de la Vega before, despite his role as President & CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, so I didn't have any preconceived notions to place upon the book. ... Helpful Motivation
On 11/30 Lindsay Selis wrote: Never before have I picked up a book that I so expected to find boring, and found it so scintillating. By way of explanation, I must tell you that this is a book written by the CEO of AT&T mobility, regarding success in business, and then making a parallel to one’s personal life. Being one who is not ... Review of Obstacles Welcome
On 11/24 Elmer Boutin wrote: The subtitle reads “Turn adversity into advantage in business and life.” This succinctly covers the purpose and aim of the book: to help the reader learn skills which will help him or her adapt and overcome to succeed in life. Ralph’s story beings with his life as a child in Cuba right after the ... Book Review – “Obstacles Welcome” by Ralph de la Vega
On 11/24 Jon Pfeiffer wrote: I just have to give this one two thumbs up!! I expected one of those relatively mundane business management books, and what I got was pure and utter inspiration and a whole new way of looking at what most of us commonly refer to as roadblocks, problems, or as Mr. de la Vega refers to, obstacles. I now ... Obstacles Welcome- Ralph de la Vega
On 11/22 Alisa O'Berry wrote: I enjoyed this book. I was very impressed with how the author had come from such an interesting background, but had not let his “obstacles” stop him on the pathway to success.While reading this book, I automatically thought about my boss ironically, and any of the leaders in my life and what it takes ... Thomas Nelson review-Obstacles Welcome
On 11/21 Vajresh Balaji wrote: The book offers little in terms of ground that hasn't been covered before. Work hard. Persevere. Empower employees. Set measurable goals. Get feedback. Hold others accountable. Be approachable. Be resilient. Dream big. Apart from a lack of new information, I'm just not sure how Biblically accurate this ... Obstacles welcome by Ralph De la vega
On 11/20 John Hull wrote: Obstacles Welcome: How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life is much more than a biography of events, it is a blueprint for a successful life and business. With “Six Pivotal Points” of his life as an outline Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility, presents the ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 11/17 Deepak Nare wrote: Title: Obstacles WelcomeAuthor: Ralph de la VegaPublisher:Thomas NelsonGenre: Business cultureBuying link: Click HereObstacles Welcome is written by Ralph de la Vega, who is the president & CEO of AT&T mobility and consumer markets. As the tagline of the book, ‘turn adversity to advantage in ... Obstacles Welcome
On 11/17 Sam Isaacson wrote: In ‘Obstacles Welcome’ de la Vega tells his life story and draws out lessons he has learnt to enable the reader to see as much success as possible. The title comes from the underlying message behind the book, namely that the biggest life opportunities come by welcoming, and overcoming, obstacles. While ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 11/16 Laura Bowman wrote: I just finished my latest Thomas Nelson book to review and I don't even know where to start. It is one of the best books of true leadership I've read. Ralph de la Vega has a proven success as President & CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets and speaks from his own learning experience and track record. ... Obstalces, welcome or not?
On 11/14 Theodora Anidu wrote: Posted November 14, 2009, 11:35 AM EST: OBSTACLES WELCOME by Ralph de la Vega, promised to be a good read. It turned out to be so much more than that. The author,Ralph de la Vega arrived in the U.S at the age of 10. He had been separated from his family by the Cuban authorities. He was alone and frightened. ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 11/11 Jonathan Milligan wrote: I read an inspiring story this week that I want to share with you. Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega is a personal account of how a ten year old boy escaped Communist Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis and came to America with nothing. Today, Ralph de la Vega is the ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 11/11 Steven Chance wrote: Some look at a glass as half full while others view the same glass as half empty. Likewise, many look at obstacles as roadblocks and other see the same obstacles as problems to be solved. Same obstacles, yet the way one views them makes all the difference in the world. Obstacles Welcomed is the story ... Great Book About Leadersip
On 11/10 Geni White wrote: 180 words Obstacles Welcome How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life Ralph de la Vega with Paul B. Brown, 2009 Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN 978-1-59555-264-8 (Hardcover) 254 pp. plus appendix Suddenly separated by officials at the airport from his Cuban family at age ten, de ... Outstanding Business Book
On 11/4 Simone Widney wrote: Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega is my new favorite book. I've read a LOT of leadership books so I was a bit 'enh' on reading yet another. I really wanted to be a part of the Thomas Nelson Publishing blogger book review program. The book I wanted was not available, so I ordered what seemed like ... Obstacles Welcome
On 11/4 Vince Lovato wrote: If you want to be inspired as a business leader, Obstacles Welcome is a Christmas reading must buy. Ralph de la Vega was 10 years old in 1962 when he got separated from his parents by. Cuban authorities and sent to America. He arrived alone. Today de la Vega is chief Executive Officer of AT&T Mobility ... This Business Book Ensure Inspiration To Overcome Adversity
On 11/4 Leaving a Mark wrote: The book offers little in terms of ground that hasn’t been covered before. Work hard. Persevere. Empower employees. Set measurable goals. Get feedback. Hold others accountable. Be approachable. Be resilient. Dream big. Apart from a lack of new information, I’m just not sure how Biblically ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 11/4 Teri Fox wrote: When Ralph de la Vega arrive in this country, he did not speak the language, did not have his family with him and he was 10 years old. What would you do if you were facing those obstacles? In his book Obstacles Welcome de la Vega describes how this 10 year old boy went on to be the President & CEO ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 11/3 Clarence Klopfstein wrote: This book is an extremely easy read, almost story like. This book was a review of de la Vega’s life, from a poor Cuban immigrant to who he is today. Where the title comes from, is without the obstacles he has faced he wouldn’t be where he is today. So obstacles should be welcomed, not avoided. ... An easy read with a lot of good points
On 11/1 Marian Perera wrote: As a (relatively new) immigrant to Canada, I enjoy reading Spunky Immigrant Makes Good stories. So when I browsed the first few pages of "Obstacles Welcome: How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life" online, and realized the author, Ralph de la Vega, had left Cuba alone at the age ... Obstacles Welcome, by Ralph de la Vega
On 10/30 Ron Lane wrote: Obstacles - if you are breathing, you have either had or have them. So the only question is how you will react to them. In the book Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega, he uses his life examples to help lead us through ours. Starting with his scary lonely trip from Cuba to Miami at the age of 10 to ... Blog Review: Obstacles Welcome
On 10/29 Michael Spooner wrote: I originally thought this would be a great book to read since I have been a customer of Cingular Wireless, now AT&T for 9 years. Ralph de la Vega takes you through his life story and the lessons on leadership were huge. This was an easy to read book that simplified corporate obstacles and gave a great ... Great Resource on Leadership
On 10/28 Kevin Shorter wrote: Ralph de la Vega's life story is fascinating. He walks you through six powerful adversities in his life that help mold who he is. He does a great job weaving in business principles into how he learned them and how for the reader to live them out. The most amazing story is his being separated from his ... Striving for Success
On 10/27 Kim Martinez wrote: Obstacles Welcome is three books in one. First, it is a biography. Ralph de la Vega was born in Cuba before Castro’s regime. Soon after Castro took over, De la Vega’s parents tried to leave the country with their two small children. At the airport, they were stopped by officials, and only young Ralph was allowed ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
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On 10/21 Dyton Owen wrote: Obstacles Welcome is one of the best books I've read recently on leadership. Thought it is not from a church point of view, many of its principles can be applied. de la Vega is the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. A Cuban refugee, he came to the USA in 1962 at the age of ... Obstacles Welcome
On 10/14 Justin Dela Cruz wrote: Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity to Advantage in Business and Life. Author: Ralph de la Vega My Description: The “American Dream” is still alive and on display throughout this book. De la Vega combines the power of his immigrant story with practical leadership principles as he guides the ... Obstacles Welcome
On 10/10 Jenni Baier wrote: Ralph de la Vega is no stranger to obstacles. This is a true American success story: born in Cuba, coming to America alone at a young age with nothing but the clothes on his back, working hard, going to college, and ultimately earning his place as a top level executive at AT&T. The author shares ... Obstacles Welcome by Ralph de la Vega
On 10/10 Jonathan Hill wrote: Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity to Advantage in Business and Life by Ralph de la Vega (President & CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets) is a great book for leaders who are looking to hear from an experienced leader on overcoming adversity. De la Vega has seen many adverse situations in his career and turned ... Book Review: Obstacles Welcome
On 10/10 Nancy Famolari wrote: Managers, leaders, and You should read this book. In Obstacles Welcome, Ralph de la Vega give a blueprint for success. Having worked in the aerospace industry for years, I know Ralph is right. I've seen managers who follow his principles and succeed – against the odds – and I've seen and worked for ... No Problems, Only Opportunities
On 10/6 Theron Hatch wrote: f you are a tech guy and enjoy business books, this is a pretty good read. I say pretty good because the business book side of it is like many run of the mill business books. The good parts of the book were learning more about Ralph’s story in communist Cuba from the eyes of someone who lived through ... Tech Friendly Business Book
On 10/6 Kristy Cade wrote: I just have to give this one two thumbs up!! I expected one of those relatively mundane business management books, and what I got was pure and utter inspiration and a whole new way of looking at what most of us commonly refer to as roadblocks, problems, or as Mr. de la Vega refers to, obstacles. I ... Obstacles Welcome – Ralph de la Vega (book review)