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An engaging and incisive look at today's top business leaders – visionary and creative mavericks who are changing the way we do business. Inspiring and accessible, ‘Mavericks at Work’ is for anyone who wants to succeed in business – from the entry-level employee to the CEO.In ‘Mavericks at Work’, two high-profile journalists introduce an inspiring group of entrepreneurs and executives who are building great businesses by challenging business as usual. From break-the-mould innovators such as HBO, Pixar, and Netflix to global giants such as IBM and Procter & Gamble, these mavericks are winning big by devising new answers to the oldest (and toughest) challenges of competition and leadership. Their stories are exciting – and their ideas are truly powerful.Real mavericks know that: Big, original ideas pay big dividends Being different makes all the difference Nobody is as smart as everybody Cheaper is better, but value is priceless Great leaders are insatiable learners ‘Mavericks at Work’ is a relentlessly useful how-to book. But it is also an eye-opening what-if book – with insights that showcase the power of business at its best and set a positive agenda for the future.
This book investigates how unconventional leadership and creative organizational strategies enable companies to outperform traditional competitors in a rapidly evolving market. Authors Polly G. LaBarre and William M. Taylor, both experienced business journalists, synthesize interviews and case studies from a diverse range of organizations. They argue that success in the modern economy requires abandoning rigid corporate norms in favor of agility, collaborative intelligence, and a commitment to continuous learning. The text serves as both a diagnostic tool for identifying stagnant business practices and a strategic manual for implementing more effective, human-centric operational models.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to an accessible, high-level overview of corporate strategy designed for professionals seeking to modernize their management approach. The framing suggests a focus on actionable business philosophy rather than dense academic theory, making it suitable for a broad audience ranging from entry-level staff to executive leadership.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2008-09-04
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007283849
ISBN-13:
9780007283842
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