Publication

2002-01-08 - Random House Trade Paperbacks

Language

English

Word Count

44,500 words, Guess

Page Count

178 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100375758852
  • ISBN-139780375758850
  • Goodreads2360179
  • LibraryThing2313997
  • Library of Congress Control Number2001041756
and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCHD38.2 .B67 2002
  • LCCHD38.2.B67 2002

Description

Timeless and effective business lessons from twenty-one top CEOsEvery business leader--from manager to entrepreneur--wants to know the ideas that motivate and inspire the world's most successful CEOs. Boss Talk presents twenty-one CEOs who give expert advice on issues important to today's businessperson. The topics include:-Motivating Your Employees-Managing Growth-Building a Brand-Learning from the New Economy-Trendspotting-Beating the Competition-Leading a Successful Turnaround or TransitionHere's what some bosses are talking about:"You have to get rewarded in the soul and in the wallet. The money isn't enough, but a plaque isn't enough either."--Jack Welch, General Electric Co."Lead by example. If you do that as CEO, your style will filter down through your team."--John Chambers, Cisco Systems"We do a lot of quantitative stuff. But coupled with that is having an employee staff and culture that is inherently interested in what we do."--Tom Freston, MTV Networks"Surround yourself with people you trust. You can't run a business over a certain size and sign off on everything."--Emily Woods, J.CrewFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Description

Publisher Fact Sheet

First Sentence

What did you learn about motivating people from your first management job?

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Boss Talk: Top Ceos Share the Ideas That Drive the World's Most Successful CompaniesRandom House Trade Paperbacks2002-01-08

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