Carrie Cabral

Carrie has been reading and writing for as long as she can remember, and has always been open to reading anything put in front of her. She wrote her first short story at the age of six, about a lost dog who meets animal friends on his journey home. Surprisingly, it was never picked up by any major publishers, but did spark her passion for books. Carrie worked in book publishing for several years before getting an MFA in Creative Writing. She especially loves literary fiction, historical fiction, and social, cultural, and historical nonfiction that gets into the weeds of daily life.

Capital Cities Broadcasting: History and Rise to Media Giant

What made Capital Cities Broadcasting successful? Was it the CEO, or good business practices, or both? Capital Cities Broadcasting was a media company owning television stations, radio stations, and print publications. CEO Tom Murphy, in charge from 1966 to 1996, implemented management strategies that showed a 19.9% annual return rate, compared to the 10.1% for the S&P 500 and 13.2% return for leading media companies. Tom Murphy, Capital Cities Broadcasting CEO, enacted several business policies during his tenure there that helped the company grow and succeed. Read about the history and major successes of Capital Cities Broadcasting.

The 8 Best CEOs of All Time—And Why They’re So Successful

It’s a big question: who are the best CEOs of all time? What makes them the best? Some big names come to mind when we consider the best CEOs of all time, including old business giants who built some of the biggest companies we know today. While there were undoubtedly many great CEOs, William Thorndike poses in The Outsiders, that the most successful CEOs are the ones that were the most profitable and grew their companies by following unorthodox business strategies. Read about the 8 best CEO’s of all time and why being an “outsider” makes them great CEOs.

Qualities of a Good Doctor: Dr. Paul Kalanithi’s Philosophy

What are some of the qualities of a good doctor? How can doctors achieve good relationships with patients, get results, and learn how to be a good doctor? Through his experiences in medical school and his love of literature, Dr. Paul Kalanithi spent his life searching for meaning and connectedness. He formed philosophies about how the qualities of a good doctor, and worked on applying and developing further even when he was diagnosed with lung cancer so he could have the characteristics of a great doctor.

Teledyne History: How Rapid Expansion Built an Empire

What is Teledyne, and why is the company featured in The Outsiders as one of the most successful companies of all time? Teledyne is an industrial conglomerate founded in 1960, currently involved in businesses ranging from aerospace electronics to digital imaging. CEO Henry Singleton was the founder and its CEO until 1991. Under Henry Singleton’s leadership, Teledyne saw significant growth. Learn about Teledyne and how Henry Singleton helped it becomes successful.

Paul Kalanithi—Lessons Shep Nuland Taught Me

What can your mentors teach you? Can those lessons apply to greater questions of life, death, and the mysteries of the universe? Paul Kalanithi believed so, and relied on educators like Shep Nuland to help him form his core values. Shep Nuland was an influential mentor for Paul Kalanithi. Shep Nuland was an American surgeon, educator, and writer who worked with Paul Kalanithi while Kalanithi studied at Yale Medical School. Shep Nuland helped guide Paul in his education and form his philosophy about treating patients and life and death.

Capital Allocation Process: Winning Strategies of Great CEOs

What is capital allocation, and how does it work? Why does a strong capital allocation strategy make for a great CEO? Capital allocation is the practice of distributing and investing a company’s resources in a way that will make further profits. For the Outsider CEOs, an unorthodox capital allocation strategy was the building block on which they developed other strategies that resulted in higher profits.

Henry Singleton (Teledyne)—How He Built His Empire

How did Henry Singleton take Teledyne from a new company to one of the biggest conglomerates of the twentieth century? What strategies did he use? Henry Singleton was the co-founder of Teledyne. He founded the industrial conglomerate with a colleague at the age of 43, after working for other similar companies. Teledyne is currently involved in businesses ranging from aerospace electronics to digital imaging. Find out how Henry Singleton built this company using aggressive growth strategies.

4 When Breath Becomes Air Themes—Life, Death, Self, Purpose

Do you wonder about the meaning of life, and want to know how to maximize living in the now and find your purpose? Paul Kalanithi’s book, When Breath Becomes Air, is written in two parts. In this touching memoir, Paul Kalanithi, a doctor, deals with a terminal cancer diagnosis. As a person who was meant to be saving livese, he’s now faced with losing his own. The When Breath Becomes Air themes cover these matters of life and death.

What Is Medical School Like? A Doctor’s Firsthand Experience

Have you ever wondered: what is medical school like? Are there first-person perspectives that capture the pressures and high stakes learning environments? Paul Kalanithi’s memoir details his journey through medical school, through his cancer diagnosis. In When Breath Becomes Air, Paul discusses his journey to becoming a doctor, including a firsthand answer to the question, what is medical school like?

CEO Personality Traits: 3 Top Characteristics for Success

What makes a great CEO? Is it their education, experience, or just natural business instincts? What are the most important CEO personality traits? In The Outsiders, William Thorndike claims that a certain personality may be part of what makes a great CEO. When examining the top CEOs of all time, certain CEO personality traits are clearly shown to benefit management style and company success.