Not only his favorite catch-phrase, ÒSempre AvantiÓ or Always Forward, is a definitive description of one manÕs personal philosophy that has propelled him into key leadership positions in both the worlds of commerce and philanthropy.
In this revealing and amusing retrospective, Richard Hirsch shares the high and low points of his exemplary and exceptional lifeÕs journey. Emerging from a Jewish immigrant family that founded the nationÕs largest manufacturer of kitchen stoves, Richard was immersed in the principles of ÒTzedakahÓ and ÒTikun Olam.Ó You will read how he learned, at an early age, about the true ÒResponsibility of Privilege.Ó
Becoming the youngest C.E.O. of a Fortune 500 company at age 29, Richard soon realized that the firm was floundering. Through struggle and stamina, he fielded a team that eventually succeeded in not only turning the companyÕs fortunes around, but building it into a powerhouse force in the commercial kitchen equipment industry.
In this passionate memoir, you will discover how Richard not only continued his familyÕs legacy of philanthropic support for crucial causes, but how, through tenacity and determination, he advanced those causes to new heights of achievement.
Business captain. Philanthropist. Family man. Richard HirschÕs life journey can well serve as a blueprint for the aspiring young business leader and social activist. In this book, he not only provides us with an engaging backward look, but also shares his vision for the future as he urges us all to always keep moving forward. Sempre Avanti!