The Italian Kid Did It!

The Italian Kid Did It!

Tom Golisano

Published by Harper Collins Leadership

Published February 1, 2022

After co-writing Tom Golisano’s first book, Built Not Born, I had the pleasure of working with Tom on his autobiographical book, The Italian Kid Did It!

Entrepreneurs, business owners, investors: here is the rare, no-nonsense advice you haven’t heard—straight from Paychex founder and billionaire philanthropist Tom Golisano—to overcome the most common (and some not so common) obstacles to live a successful life.

Watching his father struggle to support his family through bigotry and other challenges in being an Italian immigrant, Tom Golisano learned early on the value of thinking outside the box and not letting perception sway your view of reality.

Now, for the first time, Golisano shares the political shenanigans, behind-the-scenes stories, significant characters from his remarkable life, and key insights to thrive in your career. Filled with humor and wisdom, The Italian Kid Did It!:

“I’d also like to extend my thanks to my ghostwriter, Mike Wicks. Mike listened to me talk about my life for hundreds of hours and was able to accurately transpose my words and thoughts to the written page. His commitment to helping me find my “voice” and tell my story was invaluable.”
Tom Golisano