Underestimated

A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success

Donald Thompson

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Morgan James Publishing llc
17 January 2023

Autobiography: business & industry; Black & Asian studies; Management: leadership & motivation

There’s no college diploma hanging on Donald Thompson’s office wall. He didn’t have a prestigious internship at a Fortune 500 company. And yet, before the age of forty, Donald Thompson was a successful CEO and tech entrepreneur.

Underestimated is the story of a Black male who faced the challenges of contemporary America, fought to find his place, and fulfilled his dreams—even when the odds seemed stacked against him. Donald Thompson followed many unlikely paths, such as selling Jolly Ranchers out of his elementary school locker, working the graveyard shift in a deserted self-storage warehouse, and hawking subprime mortgages, before he found success. He achieved his dreams through grit and determination, trusting in his inherent talents and drive.

Don’s accomplishments are built on a strong family and the values they instilled—from his grandparents, who overcame tragic racism in rural Louisiana, to his parents, who married as teenagers to escape their limited surroundings. His family created an environment where he could dream without boundaries. Today, in his role as a business mentor and advisor, Donald Thompson strives to create that same environment for corporate executives and aspiring entrepreneurs, teaching them the tools to accelerate their success.

Underestimated follows Don’s unique path, stopping along the way to uncover the business and life lessons he learned, inspirations, and habits that can help anyone realize their dreams.

By: Donald Thompson
Imprint: Morgan James Publishing llc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781631958953
ISBN 10: 163195895X
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 17 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

Donald Thompson is CEO of The Diversity Movement—a results-oriented, data-driven strategic firm offering clients a productized DEI journey built on digital learning tools and content, conversational AI, and analytics based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In addition, Donald serves on the boards for Walk West, Vidant Medical Center, Raleigh Chamber, TowneBank Raleigh, and several other organizations in the fields of technology, marketing, sports and entertainment. He is a mentor for Black Founders Google for Entrepreneurs Exchange, a weekly contributor to WRAL TechWire, and a writer for multiple publications such as Entrepeneur.com and CNBC.com. With two decades of experience growing and leading firms, Donald Thompson is a thought leader on goal achievement, influencing company culture, and driving exponential growth. As an entrepreneur, Donald has led companies which have attained successful exits with strong returns for shareholders and employees. Donald is an angel investor personally infusing over a million dollars in North Carolina ventures alone.