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Title:

A colorful way of living : how to be more, create more, do more the Vera Bradley way / Barbara Bradley Baekgaard.

Author:

Baekgaard, Barbara Bradley, author.

ISBN:

9781250121912

Personal Author:

Baekgaard, Barbara Bradley, author.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

xvii, 238 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Content Type:

text

Media Type (RDA):

unmediated

Carrier Type:

volume

Contents:

It's never too late -- Color your perspective. Ready, fire, aim ; Sell yourself first ; Know your strengths ; The best idea wins ; Define success ; Keep the F in fun ; Slip up from time to time ; It's good to be a girl ; Know your audience -- Color your relationships. Choose nice ; Titles mean (almost) nothing ; Invite connection ; Be a friend, make a friend ; Practice kindness ; Open doors ; Keep it real ; Choose carefully -- Color your work. Find your inspiration ; Go big ; There's enough for everyone ; Act as if ; Sometimes wrong, never in doubt ; Cultivate a sisterhood ; The culture of color ; Add a big cause to your purpose ; Give just for fun -- Color your every day. Be fussy ; Refine your tastes ; Define your style ; Keep moving & allow for little extras ; Make yum yum cake ; Cultivate new friendships ; Color your life ; Find your balance ; Follow love ; Remember romance ; Celebrate your place in the world ; Discontinue old patterns ; Cut and trim ; Continue to redesign ; Embrace your success ; Find the silver lining ; Lean on your sisters ; Notice the magical moments.

Abstract:

"A Colorful Way of Living offers practical, inspiring advice to empower women of all ages to navigate life by the values that provide the foundation of the Vera Bradley empire. Women looking for the encouragement to start a new chapter, women balancing career and family, and new graduates entering the workforce will all benefit from the Baekgaard's learned wisdom has as it applies to career, life, and relationships."-- Provided by publisher.

Corporate Subject:

Vera Bradley Designs.

Subject Term:

Self-actualization (Psychology) in women.

Self-realization in women.

Self-actualization (Psychology)

Success.

Inspiration.

Format:

Books

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Summary

From the co-founder of the Vera Bradley empire, a practical and inspiring book that shows women how to awaken their full potential, at any age.

"This place could use some color!" That's what Barbara Bradley said to her friend Pat during an airport layover. It was 1982 and all the women could see was a succession of drab, bulky suitcases. When they returned home to Indiana, Barbara and her business partner got out a few Simplicity patterns and a Singer sewing machine and set to work. And the Vera Bradley Company was born.

A Colorful Way of Living offers practical, inspiring advice to empower women of all ages to navigate life by the values that provide the foundation of the Vera Bradley empire. Women looking for the encouragement to start a new chapter, women balancing career and family, and new graduates entering the workforce will all benefit from the Baekgaard's learned wisdom has as it applies to career, life, and relationships. Lessons include "Noticing Every Detail," "Choosing Nice," and "Remembering Always--there's enough room for everyone."

In this highly readable book, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard shares the values that have helped her to thrive in business, health, and relationships--in every aspect of her personal and professional life.

Author Notes

BARBARA BRADLEY BAEKGAARD is a wife, mother, sister, friend, and grandmother. She is also the co-founder, designer, and Chief Creative Officer of Vera Bradley, and the driving force behind the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. Barbara lives in Indiana and New York City.

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Publisher's Weekly Review

This empowering offering is replete with practical strategies for leading a fulfilled life. In a breezy and friendly tone, Baekgaard, cofounder of the apparel and accessories line that bears her mother's name, Vera Bradley, doles out sage advice. Her advice includes being unafraid to take chances (without that, the company wouldn't exist, she insists), giving back (as she does with the Vera Bradley Foundation, a breast cancer charity), being ready to make friends anywhere, knowing your audience, and taking breaks. She calls her business strategy "ready, fire, aim"-meaning that if one always waited for the perfect market research and business plan, few companies would be created. Her business (and personal) style is inclusive, although she does note that on issues she's passionate about, like having all departments of her company under one roof, she will stand firm. Baekgaard's optimistic take on life and values-based leadership style will inspire readers, particularly those already smitten with her company's colorful goods. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Introduction: It's Never Too Late	p. xi
Color Your Perspective
Ready, Fire, Aim	p. 3
Sell Yourself First	p. 9
Know Your Strengths	p. 15
The Best Idea Wins	p. 21
Define Success	p. 25
Keep the F in Fun	p. 29
Slip Up from Time to Time	p. 37
It's Good to Be a Girl	p. 41
Know Your Audience	p. 45
Color Your Relationships
Choose Nice	p. 53
Titles Mean (Almost) Nothing	p. 57
Invite Connection	p. 61
Be a Friend, Make a Friend	p. 67
Practice Kindness	p. 73
Open Doors	p. 79
Keep It Real	p. 83
Choose Carefully	p. 87
Color Your Work
Find Your Inspiration	p. 95
Go Big	p. 101
There's Enough for Everyone	p. 107
Act as If	p. 111
Sometimes Wrong, Never in Doubt	p. 115
Cultivate a Sisterhood	p. 121
The Culture of Color	p. 125
Add a Big Cause to Your Purpose	p. 129
Give Just for Fun	p. 137
Color Your Every Day
Be Fussy	p. 145
Refine Your Tastes	p. 151
Define Your Style	p. 155
Keep Moving & Allow for Little Extras	p. 161
Make Yum Yum Cake	p. 167
Cultivate New Friendships	p. 173
Color Your Life
Find Your Balance	p. 179
Follow Love	p. 185
Remember Romance	p. 191
Celebrate Your Place in the World	p. 193
Discontinue Old Patterns	p. 197
Cut and Trim	p. 203
Continue to Redesign	p. 207
Embrace Your Success	p. 211
Find the Silver Lining	p. 215
Lean on Your Sisters	p. 221
Notice the Magical Moments	p. 229
Acknowledgments	p. 233
Author Bio	p. 237
Company Bio	p. 238

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