The book “Faz Acontecer” (Make it Happen) by André Leonardo contains some of the inspiring stories that André has collected over 126,000 kilometres of travel on his journey around the world. A book in which the term "entrepreneurship" takes on a new meaning and is definitively revealed as a lifestyle and attitude that is independent of the environment and time in which we live.
Synopsis The lessons and experience of André Leonardo, one of Portugal's most sought-after speakers. Did you know that... ... 70% of people in the world suffer from glossophobia, the fear of public speaking? ... 72% of CEOs argue that communicating effectively in public is fundamental to a successful career? If you want to perfect your skills [...]
After travelling the world in search of good business ideas in the most diverse areas, which resulted in numerous lectures and a first book, young entrepreneur André Leonardo focused on Portugal. He travelled the mainland and the islands in search of the same treasure, but in a national version: inspiring stories of creativity, success and overcoming difficulties in the world of business.
André travelled through a country that isn't just about tech start-ups or Websummit; a country that, despite being a fundamental part of our social and economic fabric, is often forgotten and overlooked.
From this odyssey, which took him north and south, to the coast and the deep interior, to Madeira and the Azores, André brought back stories of lives and worlds in tourism and agriculture, but also in tattoo parlours and barbershops, which will inspire all Portuguese who want to start their own business. Whatever the sector or scale, the important thing is to make it happen - especially at this delicate time for Portugal and the world.
«André is a happening, Their stories are lessons about the world; they are Portugal not afraid to read the stars of the future.»
Carlos Coelho, President Ivity Brand Corp and Portugal Genial Association
«Some people say they're going to do it, but only a few actually do it. André Leonardo is someone who makes it happen.»
Tim Vieira, Entrepreneur and CEO Bravegeneration
«From a conversation with André Leonardo, solutions always emerge, ideas are born, the certainty is formed that this »no' is transformable, that the results depend on us."
José Crespo de Carvalho, Full Professor ISCTE-IUL and President ISCTE Executive Education
ISBN: 9789896608910
Year of edition or reprint: 09-2020
Editor: Bookshop
Language: Portuguese
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 320
Make It Happen is about an extreme mission where André Leonardo went backpacking around the world to meet entrepreneurs and exciting new business ideas!
He travelled alone to the 4 corners of the world taking only a backpack and a camera. He gathered inspiring entrepreneurship stories throughout his 126-thousand-kilometre journey and which he presents to us in his book. Here the word entrepreneurship takes on a new meaning and definitely reveals itself as a lifestyle. An attitude towards life regardless of the environment and time we live in.
