Surviving the Shift

“Dr. Pickard’s journey to success as a multimillionaire and generous philanthropist was guided by the principles in Surviving the Shift: 7 Proven Millionaire Moves for Embracing Change and Building Wealth. Pickard survived and grew while others failed because he dreamed big, diversified his business, and formed profitable joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Pickard is truly a model for business aspirants all over the world.”

“An Extraordinary Book from a Super Extraordinary Human Being.”

“I was fortunate to work under Dr. Pickard’s tutelage as an employee and later as a community leader. The wisdom and life lessons he shares are transformative.”

“A must-read for anyone interested in starting their own business or being successful working for corporate America.”

“If insight, wisdom, and transformation from one of Black Enterprise magazine’s 100 Top 10 Black businesses is your goal, I highly recommend that you sit at the feet of this master.”

“Dr. Pickard has been a tremendous trailblazing entrepreneur. Most importantly, after reaching the summit of success, he has returned to the valley to guide and motivate future entrepreneurs to succeed. In this book, Dr. Pickard shows his consistency in looking, reaching, and giving back to those who will listen and learn. As you read this book you will experience Dr. Pickard’s unique and piercing personality.”

“Bill Pickard’s generosity has impacted the lives of many people he has known and many more that he will never know, including students and alumni of Florida A&M University. His generosity exceeds far beyond financial support but includes sharing his wisdom and experiences that inspire students, faculty, and staff. His new book gives a firsthand account of a remarkable journey filled with nuggets that will motivate and guide us to help achieve our dreams.”

“Dr. William Pickard has a way of reaching across all age groups as he tells his engaging story of entrepreneurial success. I have watched as the School of Business and Industry (SBI) students delight in his humor and wisdom. They leave with a deeper understanding of what is necessary for long-term success in business and life. But more importantly, they leave with more drive and determination to succeed. Surviving the Shift: 7 Proven Millionaire Moves for Embracing Change and Building Wealth is a must-read for exploring the questions many of us are asking, ‘What is this new normal, and how do we survive this shift to create the future of our dreams?’”  

“As a respected and successful entrepreneur, Dr. Pickard’s book, Surviving the Shift: 7 Proven Millionaire Moves for Embracing Change and Building Wealth, will ensure future generations have a guidepost to exceptional business achievement. Dr. Pickard has proven that entrepreneurship and philanthropy can serve as mutual partners for the positive benefit of society. I am pleased that HBCUs will have this publication as a resource for their entrepreneurship programs."

“After over three decades of friendship, I watched Bill Pickard grow yet never waver from his principles as he “survived the shift.” He works hard, delivers excellence, and has built a foundation that with these principles will remain solid for decades to come.”