ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on an interview with Harris Rosen in April of 2008. The interview approach was structured to provide Rosen with an opportunity to share his perspective on a number of issues. The interview protocol included several open-ended questions in order to solicit Rosen’s views on key issues the researchers were interested in. Topics such as entrepreneurship, leadership, education, management philosophy, and philanthropy were discussed at some length. Rosen provided his perspective on several key issues as well as his life’s experiences as a hotelier in central Florida. He is a fine example of someone sharing his success with the community via the numerous philanthropic activities he has been involved with and continues to be involved with. It is because of his contribution to the community through his innovative entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic activities that he has garnered respect and recognition nationally and internationally.
