Plain Talk : Lessons from a Business Maverick
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Ken Iverson is a leader whose vision shaped an industry and the future, a leader whose character, values, and ethics merge seamlessly with the mission and values of a successful, innovative business." —Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO, The Peter F. Drucker Foundation
Ken Iverson taught us that America could compete in a tough global economy. He did it in an industry where being a maverick was the only way. His accounting of Nucor's story should serve as a blue print or us all. —David Glass, President and CEO, WalMart Stores, Inc.
No theory; just important, practical ideas proven by Ken Iverson in the furnace at Nucor.—Peter Larson, Chairman and CEO, Brunswick Corporation
It is a masterpiece! Plain Talk provides a penetrating analysis of why Nucor has performed so well for so long, full of insights and solid conclusions. The book is easy to follow, very well written, and a 'must' read for every executive...a major contribution to business. —Vijay Govindarajan, Earl C. Dum 1924 Professor of International Business, Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, DartmouthCollege
This is a story about Ken Iverson, a man who built a major steel company from ground zero, much of it during a period when the U.S. steel industry was losing 250f its capacity. But most of all, it's about motivating people to a level of remarkable accomplishment. You will enjoy reading this book as much as the people who work for Nucor enjoy being there.—James F. Collins, President, Steel Manufacturers Association
Book Description
A visionary, maverick, and genuine American business hero, Ken Iverson is one of the most closely-watched business leaders in the world. Credited with single-handedly rejuvenating the rapidly declining American steel industry to the status of world-class producer, Iverson is one of the most successful and, as he likes to point out, one of the lowest-paid CEOs in the U.S. In his long-awaited book, Ken Iverson shares his ideas, observations, and the lessons he's learned about what it takes to grow a super-competitive, world-class organization.
Plain Talk : Lessons from a Business Maverick
Plain Talk : Lessons from a Business Maverick,Ken Iverson,Wiley,0471155144,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Case studies,Entrepreneurship,Executive Management,History,Industrial management,Infrastructure,Management,Management - General,Nucor Corporation,Steel industry,Steel industry and trade,United States,Business & Economics / Management,Management & management techniques
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