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May 10, 2016

Making It in America: A 12-Point Plan for Growing Your Business and Keeping Jobs at Home

by Porchlight Author

John D. Bassett reveals the "private thinking and our fresh leadership approach" that allowed Vaughan-Bassett Furniture to keep production in America as the rest of the industry moved it overseas, and not only survive, but thrive in that environment.

May 09, 2016

Failed It!: How to Turn Mistakes Into Ideas and Other Advice for Successfully Screwing Up

by Porchlight Author

In his new book, Erik Kessels celebrates the fine art of making mistakes and moving ideas.

Apr 19, 2016

Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization

by Porchlight Author

A lover of maps from an early age, Parag Khanna talks about how to view and navigate the world "when both the 'death of globalization' and the 'age of hyper-globalization' are heralded with equal confidence."

Apr 12, 2016

Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two

by Porchlight Author

Founder of The Boston Beer Company, Jim Koch, offers his unique perspective when it comes to business, beer, and turning your passion into a successful company or career.

Apr 12, 2016

Good for the Money: My Fight to Pay Back America

by Porchlight Author

Bob Benmosche tells the story of how he pulled AIG back from the brink of bankruptcy and engineered one of history's most astonishing corporate turnarounds.