The Education of an Accidental CEO: Lessons Learned from the Trailer Park to the Corner Office
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (718 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307451798 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Be a Success in Business, Be a Success in Life This book by David Novak, CEO of "YUM! Brands," is an easy read. The subtitle, "Lessons Learned from the Trailer Park to the Corner Office" is a great description of how he uses past experiences as a valuable resource for guidance, inspiration and strength in his drive to succeed.His belief in people and recognizing their contributions towards the success of the organization is one of the significant themes of the book.For those seeking similar success, Novak's counsel rings true:"The first rule of being a great leader is to be yourself.""Be a passionate learner, . "Novak is inspiring" according to Jennifer Kline. This is one of the most down to earth business audiobooks I have ever listened to. David Novak comes across as an average Joe who has climbed his way to the top due to his intelligence and successful motivational techniques. In fact, it seems his modest beginnings played a big part in his ability to successfully manage businesses that always have to rely on "ordinary people" - as workers and customers. Novak is inspiring to anyone interested in the business world, or really anyone needing to successfully work with others. I find myself reflecting on his words when. a nice surprise! I found this book in a used book store while out of town. It has truly had a positive impact on many of my thoughts on what it takes to be a great leader. I found the writing style to be fast paced and very approachable. True, it is certainly told from a vantage point of an autobiography and while that is a style of book I have not historically been attracted too, after reading this I am going to give some others a shot. I found many examples in the book that are relevant to a leadership position and mindset in almost any position; from being part of an impromptu
• How to “shock the system”• How to avoid the slow-no’s• Managing two up and two downDavid Novak’s ideas for building an entire culture around reward and recognition—getting everyone from division presidents to dishwashers to buy into recognizing the achievements of others—is studied by other companies and discussed here in great detail. He sold encyclopedias door to door, worked as a hotel night clerk, and took a job as a $7,200-a-year advertising copywriter with the hopes of maybe one day becoming a creative director. Instead, he became head of the world’s largest restaurant company at the ripe old age of forty-seven.While David never went to business school, he did learn from the greatest of teachers—experience—and plenty of other very smart people as well: Magic Johnson on the secret to teamwork, Warren Buffett on what
The best leaders are the best learners. After you read this book, you will know why."--Warren Buffett“Just plain fun to read.More important, though, is the message—no matter whether you are a CEO or just starting out—that each and every day provides the opportunity to learn and get better at what you do, because as David says ‘you never know what you’re capable of.’ His book is smart with heart and you’ll see how far openness and honesty can get you. He is great with people, an innovator and one of the best global thinkers I have met. Everyone is in search of the secret. In short, very far.” —Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase
He also serves as a director of the Friends of the World Food Programme.JOHN BOSWELL is a literary agent, a book packager, and the author or coauthor of seventeen books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School. DAVID NOVAK is chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, Inc.