Mike Brewster Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

For the first time ever, one of the "World's Most Admired" companies opens its doors for a fascinating, lively, and most of all instructive look at how it does business We see them everywhere -- those brown trucks with the golden logo, the drivers delivering their share of 14 million parcels handled daily . To most of us, UPS is a reliable fact of life. But to well-informed businesspeople, Big Brown is a company to emulate. Quietly and steadfastly, UPS has earned a reputation as one of the leading companies in America, known as much for its innovative practices as its skill in creating satisfied customers and employees. Just in time for the company's hundredth anniversary, UPS has allowed authors Mike Brewster and Fred Dalzell unprecedented access to their facilities, their workers, and their history -- including their mistakes. What emerges are clear-cut lessons from which any business can benefit. Driving Change is an enlightening, absorbing, and dynamic account of a company at the very fulcrum of global commerce.

A fascinating story of a legendary dealmaker who masterminded an unprecedented merger, the narrative follows Citigroup CEO Sandy Weill, who orchestrated numerous deals throughout his remarkable forty-five-year career. The 1998 merger of Travelers and Citibank stands out as the pinnacle of his achievements, creating the international conglomerate Citigroup. This account reveals how Weill revolutionized the banking industry, transforming Citigroup through strategic mergers and bold maneuvers. He built successful enterprises from seemingly unworkable pieces, identified and filled unnoticed product gaps, and tackled challenges that others avoided. His audacious tactics were particularly evident during the formation of Citigroup, where he lobbied for deregulation and engaged in a public power struggle to oust his co-CEO. Through the engaging narrative by financial writers Amey Stone and Mike Brewster, readers explore Weill's legacy, beginning with the establishment of Shearson in 1970 and continuing through his influential role at American Express. The book delves into Weill's signature deals and the path he took to the top, showcasing his ability to foster a familial workforce dynamic. Weill's distinctive traits include a laser-like focus, trust in his team, and a strong belief in himself, despite early challenges. Stone and Brewster bring their extensive financial writing experience to this compelling portrait of a CEO whose deal