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Play Nice But Win : A CEO ’ s Journey from Founder to Leader
Michael S . Dell and James Kaplan
The latest rags-to-riches business book charts the rise of 1980s ’ college dropout to leader of one of America ’ s largest tech firms , Dell Technologies . Already a Wall Street Journal bestseller since its launch last October , Play Nice But Win is a candid personal portrait of Michael Dell and the battles he fought throughout his three decade-long leadership , including the ultimate battle for his company ’ s survival . For the first time , Dell reveals the highs and lows of the firm ’ s evolution , discusses the mentors , rivals ( and sharks ) that were part of the journey , and reveals the leadership lessons learned , from setting the right tone to giving back to society .
“ A company ’ s success , as I see it , means so much more than making money for its team members and shareholders . I believe we can do well by doing good ”
HBR at 100 : The Most Influential and Innovative Articles from Harvard Business Review ’ s First Century
Harvard Business Review
In celebration of its 100th anniversary , Harvard Business Review ( HBR ) has brought together the “ most definitive management ideas of the century ” from the world ’ s foremost thought leaders in a commemorative tome that ’ s a perfect dip in and out holiday read . Hear from Daniel Goleman on emotional intelligence , Robert Livingston on racial equity , Clayton M Christensen on disruptive innovation , and Andrew McAfee on AI , among others . HBR shares why such groundbreaking ideas continue to be relevant today and what to keep in mind as you prepare for the future . 118 September 2022