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CEOs' actionable insights for effective management.
Imagine having a mentor session with some of the greatest business minds around the globe—that's "Straight from the CEO." For anyone who's ever been curious about the leadership secrets behind successful corporate empires, this book distills those insights into practical advice you can apply to your own managerial challenges. It'll give you the feeling of a fly-on-the-boardroom-wall, an experience that's truly beneficial for budding and experienced managers alike.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780684851952
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 1999-09-21
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Biography Memoir,
Business,
Management,
Personal Development,
Entrepreneurship,
Leadership,
Biography,
Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.07
(rated by 30 readers)
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Straight from the CEO reveals the practical, far-reaching insights of the world's top CEOs. It provides the rare opportunity to hear directly from the world's greatest business leaders, offering invaluable tools for managers at every level. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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CEOs' actionable insights for effective management.
Imagine having a mentor session with some of the greatest business minds around the globe—that's "Straight from the CEO." For anyone who's ever been curious about the leadership secrets behind successful corporate empires, this book distills those insights into practical advice you can apply to your own managerial challenges. It'll give you the feeling of a fly-on-the-boardroom-wall, an experience that's truly beneficial for budding and experienced managers alike.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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