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Stephen A. Schwarzman is widely recognized for his distinguished career as chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, as well as his philanthropic support of impactful and innovative organizations and initiatives. What lessons helped shape him to become the leader he is today? In an intimate conversation with renowned historian Niall Ferguson, Mr. Schwarzman reflects upon his lifelong pursuit of excellence and making a meaningful contribution and offers insight to those striving to make a greater impact.
Stephen A. Schwarzman, a celebrated businessman and philanthropist, is the author of What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence. Niall Ferguson (moderator) is Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, an author, and a trustee of the New-York Historical Society.
Ticket price of this program includes a copy of Stephen A. Schwarzman’s book, What It Takes, and includes NYS sales tax (8.875%). All sales are final. Program tickets and books are nonrefundable, nonreturnable, and nonexchangeable. Book copies will be distributed at Will Call the evening of the program.
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The Robert H. Smith Auditorium at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
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Through the generosity of Bernard and Irene Schwartz, the New-York Historical Society brings a wide array of extraordinary lectures and dynamic conversations to New York’s Upper West Side.
