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Steve Forbes On Achievement


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Join Steve Forbes, Forbes Media chairman and CEO, as he shares the stories of history's greatest innovators and entrepreneurs–many of whom are largely forgotten today. From groundbreaking inventions to game-changing leadership, this collection highlights the accomplishments of those who shaped modern life through vision, determination, and resilience.

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Season 3
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Arnold
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Arnold
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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Bogle
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Bogle
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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Bose
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Bose
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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Deere
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Deere
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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Forten
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Forten
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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Lauder
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Lauder
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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Rozelle
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Rozelle
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Steve Forbes On Achievement – Unanue
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Unanue
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Season 2
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Norman Borlaug
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Norman Borlaug
Developer of high-yield crops that saved millions from starvation.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Thomas Cook
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Thomas Cook
The temperance worker-turned-entrepreneur who made travel affordable.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Sir John James Cowperthwaite
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Sir John James Cowperthwaite
How free market policies brought prosperity to British-controlled Hong Kong.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Julia Morgan
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Julia Morgan
Pioneering architect whose bold designs made buildings safer—and more beautiful.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – John H. Johnson
Steve Forbes On Achievement – John H. Johnson
The entrepreneur who recognized the need for magazines about African Americans.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Lena Malsin
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Lena Malsin
Immigrant dressmaker and trailblazer who founded the Lane Bryant retail chain.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Garrett Morgan
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Garrett Morgan
Inventor of the three-way traffic signal and a firefighting safety hood (gas mask prototype).
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Margaret Rudkin
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Margaret Rudkin
A quest for healthier bread that led to Pepperidge Farm.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – David Sarnoff
Steve Forbes On Achievement – David Sarnoff
Radio and television pioneer who recognized broadcasting’s mass potential.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Clarence Saunders
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Clarence Saunders
The self-service supermarket Piggly Wiggly changed the way we shop.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Carroll Shelby
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Carroll Shelby
Auto racer-turned-designer of affordable, high-performance sports cars.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Gertrude Whitney
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Gertrude Whitney
Brilliant sculptor, philanthropist, and founder of New York’s Whitney Museum.
Season 1
Steve Forbes On Achievement – George Eastman
Steve Forbes On Achievement – George Eastman
Founder of Kodak who made picture-taking easy and affordable.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – A.P. Giannini
Steve Forbes On Achievement – A.P. Giannini
Founder of the Bank of Italy who pioneered consumer banking for the masses.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Ruth Handler
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Ruth Handler
The rise, fall, and comeback of the mother of the Barbie doll.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Fred Harvey
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Fred Harvey
Hospitality pioneer who brought fine food and customer service to the American West.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Herbert Hoover
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Herbert Hoover
Businessman, philanthropist, and president—did he succeed with all three?
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Henry Kaiser
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Henry Kaiser
The mega-entrepreneur who founded over 100 companies and helped win WWII.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Annie Malone
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Annie Malone
Before Oprah—and even before Madame C.J. Walker—Annie Turnbo Malone created an empire.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Malcom McLean
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Malcom McLean
The innovator who transformed the world with container shipping.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – J.R. Simplot
Steve Forbes On Achievement – J.R. Simplot
A potato farmer and early investor in microchips.
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Frank Woolworth
Steve Forbes On Achievement – Frank Woolworth
How low-priced goods improved living standards for millions.