What It Takes

From the Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone

“A playbook for success in any field.”

— JOHN KERRY

“Filled with fresh insights and personal experiences that everyone will relate to and learn from.”

— JACK WELCH

“A series of thoughtful reflections derived from the author’s extraordinary life.”

— HENRY A. KISSINGER

“This book reveals how he has achieved the rarest kind of leverage in multiple fields.”

— ERIC SCHMIDT

“A must-read, inspirational account.”

— JANET YELLEN

“The real story of what it takes from a man who could turn dreams into realities.”

— RAY DALIO

“This story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all, the values.”

— MARK CARNEY

“Steve challenges us all to be better leaders, better citizens, better people.”

— MARY BARRA