how America's most admired--and secretive--company really works
Lashinsky, Adam
2012
An analysis of the systems, tactics, and leadership strategies that have contributed to Apple's successes profiles such practices as the direct accountability of employees and shares insider perspectives on Apple's plans after the loss of Steve Jobs.
"Exposing high-level government corruption, conspiracy, and murder has garnered plenty of attention for Christian Gillette, the young dynamo chairman of the famous New York private equity firm Everest Capital. Now the reputation he has built taking Everest to the top has been noticed beyond the boardrooms of high finance--by powerful people with potentially devastating agendas."--front flyleaf.
"National security, terrorism, and human rights--these explosive issues lie at the heart of Stephen Frey's riveting new thriller, a high-octane novel of suspense, revenge, and intrigue."--front flyleaf.
Part memoir and part how-to manual for corporate "revolutionaries," Hewlett-Packard Barbara Waugh's story shows how successful transformation is the result of a series of "small wins.".
little things you can do to regenerate spirit at work
Glanz, Barbara A
1996
Explains how small gestures from both bosses and employees can make people enjoy their jobs more, and offers hundreds of happiness- and morale-boosting suggestions.
Discusses the importance of being prepared for a job interview and provides examples of the types of questions applicants should ask, not only to make a good impression, but to determine whether they would be happy in the position.
Stephen Jones, a young recruit, reports to the Zephyr Holding Building on his first day of training to find a building numbered in reverse, an invisible CEO, and a crisis over the theft of a donut.