{"product_id":"applied-wisdom-bad-news-is-good-news-and-other-insights-that-can-help-anyone-be-a-better-manager-paperback","title":"Applied Wisdom: Bad News Is Good News and Other Insights That Can Help Anyone Be a Better Manager - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames C. Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoan O'c Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e (Interviewer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuccess in business demands the effective management of people. James C. Morgan, who for nearly three decades led the high-tech powerhouse Applied Materials Inc. to both financial success and to the designation as one of America's most admired companies and best places to work, provides a simple, straightforward set of principles and tips that he says can help anyone be a better manager. Applied Materials is one of Silicon Valley's great success stories and it helped propel the digital revolution. But Jim Morgan's management techniques are not reserved for high-tech: \u003cem\u003eApplied Wisdom \u003c\/em\u003eshows how the same approaches, tools, and values work at any scale, from start-ups to middle management in a global corporation -- and even to non-profits. Rich in stories and practical examples, it's a must-read for those seeking a timeless and proven management manual.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvance Praise for \u003cem\u003eApplied Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I have been a beneficiary of Jim's wisdom and this book makes his wisdom come alive for new and experienced leaders alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Henry M. Paulson, Chairman, The Paulson Institute, former U.S. Treasury Secretary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Managers of any size business or non-profit group will find solid advice for building agile and effective organizations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Meg Whitman, CEO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, former CEO of eBay\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jim is one of the icons of Silicon Valley... \u003cem\u003eApplied Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e reinforces the importance of going beyond slogans and lip service and committing to basic, but very important values.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Willem P. Roelandts, Chairman of the Board of Applied Materials, Inc., 30-year veteran of Hewlett-Packard Co.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Applied Wisdom \u003c\/em\u003eis a treasure trove of useful insights from a true master of leadership in the business of technology.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- G. Dan Hutcheson, CEO and Chairman of VLSI Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eApplied Wisdom \u003c\/em\u003eis a must-read for anyone who wants to have a more productive, focused and motivated team.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Mark R. Tercek, President and CEO, The Nature Conservancy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you want to be a better manager follow Jim's straightforward prescription and tips.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Heidi Roizen, Operating Partner, DFJ; Fenwick and West Entrepreneurship Educator, Dept. of Engineering, Stanford University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47448347279538,"sku":"9780998329239","price":43.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f168094a7e19584ed115fba419263edd.webp?v=1778753086","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/applied-wisdom-bad-news-is-good-news-and-other-insights-that-can-help-anyone-be-a-better-manager-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}