How one tenacious company found the drive to succeed--on a global scale In the early 1980s, Caterpillar, Inc. lost one million dollars per day for three consecutive years. Its continuing existence came into question. Today, "CAT" is the world's most profitable manufacturer of construction and mining equipment and large engines. The now legendary global company made numerous well-calculated, though risky decisions for three consecutive decades--in the process scaling to heights unimaginable to even the finest business enterprises. How did they do it? The Caterpillar Way . Senior management at CAT facilitated the authors' one-year odyssey through the hallways and intriguing history of the construction industry giant. This inspiring book takes you behind the scenes with the CEOs, executive vice presidents, managers, dealers, customers, union bosses, and Wall Street analysts who were players in Caterpillar's drive to global dominance. You'll discover:
James Koch Bücher
Founder of The Boston Beer Company and a pivotal figure in the American craft beer revolution, Jim Koch shares his insights on business, beer, and turning passion into success. In 1984, he embarked on a seemingly impossible journey, challenging the dominant American beer industry with a family recipe to launch Samuel Adams. Today, this brewery has transformed American beer culture and sparked a craft beer movement. In Quench Your Own Thirst, Koch provides a candid account of his transition from a small start-up to a successful public company, offering unconventional lessons applicable to both business and life. He discusses finding mentors, the significance of a simple piece of string in understanding business fundamentals, and shares unexpected advice on sales, marketing, hiring, and company culture. His engaging anecdotes and unique perspectives extend beyond brewing, making this work a valuable resource for anyone looking to build a career or start a business rooted in their passions. Quench Your Own Thirst serves as an inspiring guide to achieving success while doing what you love.