Winning Wisdom for Work & Life from 50 Landmark Books
Millions of us are drawn each year to find the one great book that will capture our imagination and inspire us to chart a course to personal and professional fulfillment. 50 Success Classics is the first and only ‘bite-sized’ guide to the most important and inspiring works that have already demonstrated their power to change lives.
Business the Jack Welch Way takes you behind the scenes to trace the remarkable career - and uncover the successful business strategies - of the man who's often called the most powerful CEO in America. What does he most value? How does he compare running gigantic GE to operating a corner grocery store? And how did the most acclaimed S.O.B. of the eighties transform himself into a role model of 21st-century management?
A History and a Celebration of the World's Greatest Game
Since the Dark Ages, when Scots first played a form of golf, no sport has captivated its players and fans like this one. This book captures the essence of golf with a lively and authoritative history, stunning illustrations, and an exceptional collection of original writings. John Garrity, a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, offers a fresh take on golf's centuries-old narrative, exploring key personalities, pivotal events, advancements in technique and technology, and the global fascination with the game. The history is enriched by twenty personal essays from various literary low-handicappers, reflecting on topics such as the Age of Tiger, the challenges faced by club pros, the joy of winter golf, and the decision to step away from the sport. Accompanying the text are over 300 photographs and illustrations, including many rare and specially commissioned images, making this volume truly unique. Covering everything from the tee to the green and the clubhouse to the nuthouse, this book is an essential addition for anyone serious about understanding the game of golf.
A business how-to guide by the icon of American business and one of the world's most revered and respected leaders, Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric. 'Winning' explores the changes of recent times and the new economic realities, as well as the central principles of doing business right and doing it well.
The authors interpret, extend and illustrate the ideas first outlined in "Winning," through the questions and answers that appear in their international column, "The Welch Way."
The CEO of General Electric looks back on his distinguished career with the corporation and shares his personal philosophy of business and innovative managerial style. (Business & Finance)
Mega-bestselling authors Jack and Suzy Welch return, nearly a decade after publishing their international bestseller, WINNING, to tackle the most pressing business challenges related to creating winning strategy, leading and managing others, and building your own career, in an essential guide for every person in business today and tomorrow.
As CEO of General Electric for two decades, Jack Welch has significantly increased its market cap and become a revered business leader. His advocacy for initiatives like Six Sigma, globalization, and e-business has shaped modern corporate practices. Welch's unique philosophy promotes a "boundaryless" exchange of ideas, prioritizes people, and fosters an informal, collaborative environment that opposes bureaucracy. Through engaging anecdotes and humor, he shares the influences in his life, particularly his Irish mother, and recounts the successes and failures of his career. Starting at GE in 1960 as a low-paid engineer, Welch learned early on the importance of standing out amid corporate norms. He bypassed bureaucracy while managing a $2 billion collection of businesses from a Hilton in jeans and a sweater. His journey to the CEO position was fraught with political challenges, culminating in a pivotal moment with then-Chairman Reg Jones. Welch's tenure included the controversial "Neutron Jack" years, where he reduced GE's workforce significantly to streamline operations. He candidly addresses mistakes, such as the ill-fated acquisition of Kidder Peabody. The narrative also covers his final year, including the search for a successor and the Honeywell acquisition attempt, interspersed with personal reflections on competitiveness and friendship. This work is both a business classic and a personal narrative filled with passion and
Světoznámí podnikatelé Jack a Suzy Welchovi ve své nové knize shrnují klíčové poznatky z byznysu a kariéry, které by měl znát každý manažer a podnikatel. Kniha nabízí odpovědi na otázky, které si klademe v době ekonomických změn, jako například, proč některé společnosti prosperují v nejistotě, zatímco jiné stagnují. Autoři radí, jak se zaměřit na výkonnost, sestavit aktivní tým a jak zvládat krize na sociálních sítích. Dále se dozvíte, jak objevit příležitosti k růstu, ochránit organizaci před konkurencí a rychle se zotavit po neúspěchu. Kniha také poskytuje návod, jak porozumět číslům, i když nejste finanční ředitel, a jak najít práci, která vás naplňuje. Autoři se zaměřují na vedení technologických odborníků a zaměstnanců, kteří usilují o vlastní podnikání. Čerpají ze svých mnohaletých zkušeností s různými společnostmi po celém světě a přinášejí praktické, okamžitě uplatnitelné lekce. Kniha je plná inspirativních rad, jak budovat skvělé organizace a rozvíjet kariéru v současném byznysu. Vydejte se na cestu za vítězstvím ještě dnes!
Bývalý generální ředitel General Electric Jack Welch v podrobném popisu a s humorem vypráví o lidech, kteří formovali jeho život, o velkých úspěších a neúspěších provázejících jeho kariéru.
