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The must-read summary of Robert Spector and Patrick McCarthy's book: "The Nordstrom Way: Inside America's #1 Customer Service Company".
This complete summary of the ideas from Robert Spector and Patrick McCarthy's book "The Nordstrom Way" explains the philosophy of this company on doing whatever it takes to create a satisfied customer. In their book, the authors demonstrate how Nordstrom organizes and empowers its employees to use their initiative...
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The must-read summary of Randall E. Stross' book: "The Microsoft Way: The Real Story of How the Company Outsmarts Its Competition".
This complete summary of the ideas from Randall E. Stross' book "The Microsoft Way" shows that, for one reason or another, most people seem to assume Microsoft's success has been the result of predatory marketing. In his book, the author reveals that the success of Microsoft is actually the direct result of three factors:...
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The must-read summary of Donald T. Phillips' book: "Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times".
This complete summary of the ideas from Donald T. Phillips' book "Lincoln on Leadership" analyzes Abraham Lincoln's leadership style, his character, his communication techniques and how he moved the country forward. In his book, the author explains how Lincoln was a master of creating consensus and inspiring others. His preferred method...
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The must-read summary of Ben Mezrich's book: "The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook"
This complete summary of the ideas from Ben Mezrich's book "The Accidental Billionaires" recounts the story of the world's biggest social network and the world's youngest billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg. Learn how a company that was created to connect people ultimately tore two best friends apart. In 2003, Eduardo Saverin and Mark Zuckerberg, two Harvard...
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The must-read summary of Barack Obama's book: "Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance".
This complete summary of "Dreams From My Father" by Barack Obama, the outgoing US president, outlines the compelling and heartrending story of Obama's young life, raised by a white mother and dealing with the absence of his father. It begins when Obama hears of his estranged father's death, news which inspires an emotional odyssey to his mother's...
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The must-read summary of Leander Kahney's book: "Inside Steve's Brain: The Principles that Guide Steve Jobs as He Launches Killer Products, Attracts Fanatically Loyal Customers, and Manages Some of the World's Most Powerful Brands".
This complete summary of the ideas from Leander Kahney's book "Inside Steve's Brain" shows that Steve Jobs has single-handedly revolutionised the personal computer industry, built Pixar, dramatically changed the music...
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The must-read summary of Robert J. Serling's book: "Legend & Legacy: The Story of Boeing and Its People".
This complete summary of the ideas from Robert J. Serling's book "Legend & Legacy" charts the fascinating journey of Boeing, highlighting successes, near-disasters, and strategic wins. In his book, the author explains how Boeing took risks at crucial times, such as into the commercial airline business, and in the late twentieth century with the...
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The must-read summary of Ricardo Semler's book "Maverick: The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace".
This complete summary of the ideas from Ricardo Semler's book "Maverick" explores the reasons behind the amazing success of the company Semco. Founded in Brazil in 1952, its revenues had risen by 600% in 1993, despite the fact that Brazil was in recession. The various facets of Semco's philosophy, as analysed by Semler, are...
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The must-read summary of David Packard's book: "The HP Way: How Bill Hewlett and I Built Our Company".
This complete summary of the ideas from David Packard's book "The HP Way" tells the story behind the American giant company Hewlett-Packard. In his book, the author reveals the keys to the company's success and the obstacles that it had to overcome to become the world-class company that it is today. This summary also provides readers with an insight...
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The must-read summary of Frederic Maxwell's book: "Bad Boy Ballmer: The Man Who Rules Microsoft".
This complete summary of the ideas from Frederic Maxwell's book "Bad Boy Ballmer" shows how many people don't realize that Steve Ballmer works so closely alongside Bill Gates at Microsoft that they almost act as a single unit. In his book, the author explains how the two met at Harvard University in 1973 and Ballmer was later offered a job by Gates at...
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This complete summary of the ideas from David Kaplan's book "The Silicon Boys and their Valley of Dreams" reveals the history and culture of Silicon Valley. In his book, the author brilliantly captures the image of the area that has now become the epicenter of the New Economy and the symbol of high-tech, genius and ineffable wealth. This summary is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about the people behind these world-class companies and...
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The must-read summary of Frederick Allen's book: "Secret Formula: How Brilliant Marketing and Relentless Salesmanship Made Coca-Cola the Best-Known Product in the World".
This complete summary of the ideas from Frederick Allen's book "Secret Formula" tells how Coca-Cola co-founder Robinson and early investor Candler realised early on that their only intellectual property was the trademark name. In his book, the author describes the aggressive marketing...
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The must-read summary of Florence Stone's book: "The Oracle of Oracle: The Story of Volatile CEO Larry Ellison and the Strategies Behind His Company's Phenomenal Success".
This complete summary of the ideas from Florence Stone's book "The Oracle of Oracle" tells the fascinating story of Larry Ellison. He is an American business magnate and chief executive officer of Oracle Corporation, the second largest software company in the world with a multi-billion-dollar...
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This complete summary of the ideas from Alice Schroeder's book "The Snowball" recounts the fascinating success story and biography of one of most respected men in the world, Warren Buffett. In fact, this American icon has never told his full life story, but he has allowed Alice Schroeder open access to his life, struggles and triumphs. This summary explores his real philosophy and it reveals his complex personality as well as the details of his life....
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The must-read summary of John Baldoni's book: "Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders".
This complete summary of the ideas from John Baldoni's book "Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders" shows that in order to be an effective leader, you need to be a good communicator. The author explains how this means understanding that communication needs to be about speaking and listening in order to be effective and improve your leadership skills....
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The must-read summary of Cal Ripken, Jr. and Donald Phillips' book: "Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance that Make the Difference".
This complete summary of the ideas in Cal Ripken, Jr. and Donald Phillips' book "Get in the Game" tells the career story of Cal Ripken, Jr. as a major league baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles. In their book, the authors reveal the eight principles that helped him to excel throughout his career and earn...
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The must-read summary of David Vise and Mark Malseed's book "The Google Story: Inside the Hottest Business, Media and Technology Success of Our Time".
This complete summary of the ideas from David Vise and Mark Malseed's book "The Google Story" tells the tale of the rise of one of the most remarkable internet stars of our time. In 1998, when Sergey Brin and Larry Page dropped out of Stanford University, they decided to create a search engine that...
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The must-read summary of Peter Thompson and Anthony Delano's book: "Maxwell: A Portrait of Power".
This complete summary of the ideas from Peter Thompson and Anthony Delano's book "Maxwell: A Portrait of Power" tells the story of Robert Maxwell, one of the most controversial publishing tycoons of our time. This biography includes entertaining anecdotes and the authors explore the many contradictions of his life. This summary provides an insight into...
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This complete summary of the ideas from David Price's book "The Pixar Touch" is based on interviews given by company insiders. It tells the story of the American computer animation film studio, from its early days to its acquisition by Disney. In his book, the author explains how computer innovations revolutionised the world of animated cartoons. This summary provides an insight into the incredible success story of this multi-billion dollar company,...
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