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The True Story of Ursula Burns: A fearless leader who proved that where you start does not define where you finish
Paperback
Series: Power & Influence: The Women Who Shaped Business and Politics, Book 1
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 17 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if the place you started in life didn't decide where you would end up?
Ursula Burns' journey answers that question with power and proof. Born and raised in the tough housing projects of New York City, she began life with every odd stacked against her. Yet, through grit, courage, and unshakable determination, she rose to become the first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
The True Story of Ursula Burns takes you behind the headlines to reveal the real woman who broke barriers in boardrooms and inspired millions around the world. This book tells how Ursula went from a shy girl who loved math to an engineer who redefined leadership at Xerox, an advisor to U.S. Presidents, and a fearless advocate for education and equality.
Inside these pages, you'll discover:
- How Ursula turned struggles into steppingstones, proving that your beginnings don't define your destiny.
- The bold decisions and tough lessons that shaped her rise to the top.
- Inspiring moments of resilience, from navigating corporate challenges to speaking truth in places where her voice had never been heard before.
- The legacy she built through leadership, mentorship, and service that continues to change lives today.
This is more than a business story. It is a story of resilience, courage, and hope. It will inspire you to dream bigger, fight harder, and believe that no matter where you start, greatness is possible.
If you love powerful biographies of leaders who change the world, if you're searching for a story that proves barriers can be broken, or if you simply need a reminder that where you are is not who you are-then this book is for you.
Step into the life of a fearless leader who turned every obstacle into opportunity. The True Story of Ursula Burns will not just inform you, it will move you, challenge you, and leave you believing in your own untapped power.Also from
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