Higgins, along with the grandson of W. C. Fields, presents the elder Fields in all his glory on business perspectives. You can t cheat an honest man, joked the seasoned Fields. Today s business challenges are examined through the comic s perennial humor. The writers look into such topics as Leadership Success, Making Teamwork Work, Office Politics, Crisis Management and Business Ethics. The chapters seek to explain Fields movie characters situations as they relate to the world of business.
Fields quote on wealth, A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.
And on the topic of finance, Count your change before leaving the window. Fields had a distrust for established institutions, and he kept his money in several banks under false names. The serious side of business is made lighter and entertaining by the wit and wisdom of Fields. The consummate comedian s one-liners and movie roles reinforce the principles that spell success in the workplace. Carl Hixon 49 is a Marine.