Opis: Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Top Business Leaders - Ronald Chan

Warren Buffett is a legend primarily for his investment philosophy. He isn t concerned about the intricacies of the market, but instead focuses on the quality of the companies Berkshire Hathaway stands behind. Yet we know little about the leaders of the companies that Buffett handpicks. In Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: Lessons from Warren Buffett s Top Business Leaders, author Ronald W. Chan founder and CEO of Chartwell Capital offers a behind-the-scenes look into the careers of Berkshire Hathaway executives who have both directly and indirectly contributed to the conglomerate s success. Drawing on exclusive interviews from Berkshire leaders, Chan vividly describes how an exceptional group of managers has built a culture of achievement. With a keen eye for detail, he shows how their lessons can be applied for career success and personal fulfillment. Brimming with practical advice, the book will appeal to both executives and employees wanting to improve their leadership skills and work performance. Covering the career and life decisions of David Sokol of MidAmerican Energy, Cathy Baron-Tamraz of Business Wire, Dennis Knautz of Acme Brick, Randy Watson of Justin Brands, Stan Lipsey of Buffalo News, and many more, the book offers a wide range of business insights, philosophies, and strategies directly from leaders at the top of their fields. "Berkshire is where it is today because of the all-stars running our various operating businesses. This book captures what makes them special."- Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc."Ronald Chan has peaked behind the curtain that surrounds Berkshire Hathaway. He introduces us to a superb sample of the remarkable team of leaders who manage the living museum of great companies that Warren Buffett has gathered under the aegis of Berkshire Hathaway."- Donald Keough, Chairman of the Board, Allen & Company, Inc., author of "The Ten Commandments for Business Failure""This book will help you learn how Berkshire Hathaway managers built highly successful businesses before acquisition by Berkshire, and how they remain productive now. There are many wonderful ideas scattered throughout, ideas that every manager should carefully study."- Prem C. Jain, McDonough Professor of Accounting and Finance, Georgetown University, author of "Buffett Beyond Value"Preface ix Chapter 1 Exploring Life with Cathy Baron-Tamraz: Business Wire 1 Chapter 2 Teaming Up with Randy Watson: Justin Brands 19 Chapter 3 Taking Action with Stanford Lipsey: Buffalo News 37 Chapter 4 Brainstorming with Barry Tatelman: Jordan's Furniture 53 Chapter 5 Adding Value with Dennis Knautz: Acme Brick Company 69 Chapter 6 Investigating Business with Brad Kinstler: See s Candies 87 Chapter 7 Looking Forward with Marla Gottschalk: The Pampered Chef 105 Chapter 8 Striving for Excellence with David Sokol: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company 121 Chapter 9 Learning to Adapt from Walter Scott Jr.: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company 141 Conclusion Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain 157 Acknowledgments 167 About the Author 171 Index 173

Szczegóły: Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Top Business Leaders - Ronald Chan

Tytuł: Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Top Business Leaders
Autor: Ronald Chan
Producent: John Wiley
ISBN: 9781119066187
Rok produkcji: 2015
Ilość stron: 192
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.67 kg

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