{"product_id":"applied-wisdom-bad-news-is-good-news-and-other-insights-that-can-help-anyone-be-a-better-manager-9780998329239","title":"Applied Wisdom: Bad News Is Good News and Other Insights That Can Help Anyone Be a Better Manager","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuccess in business demands the effective management of people. James C. Morgan, who for nearly three decades led the high-tech powerhouse Applied Materials Inc. to both financial success and to the designation as one of America's most admired companies and best places to work, provides a simple, straightforward set of principles and tips that he says can help anyone be a better manager. Applied Materials is one of Silicon Valley's great success stories and it helped propel the digital revolution. But Jim Morgan's management techniques are not reserved for high-tech: \u003cem\u003eApplied Wisdom \u003c\/em\u003eshows how the same approaches, tools, and values work at any scale, from start-ups to middle management in a global corporation -- and even to non-profits. Rich in stories and practical examples, it's a must-read for those seeking a timeless and proven management manual.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvance Praise for \u003cem\u003eApplied Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I have been a beneficiary of Jim's wisdom and this book makes his wisdom come alive for new and experienced leaders alike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Henry M. Paulson, Chairman, The Paulson Institute, former U.S. Treasury Secretary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Managers of any size business or non-profit group will find solid advice for building agile and effective organizations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Meg Whitman, CEO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, former CEO of eBay\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jim is one of the icons of Silicon Valley... \u003cem\u003eApplied Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e reinforces the importance of going beyond slogans and lip service and committing to basic, but very important values.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Willem P. Roelandts, Chairman of the Board of Applied Materials, Inc., 30-year veteran of Hewlett-Packard Co.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Applied Wisdom \u003c\/em\u003eis a treasure trove of useful insights from a true master of leadership in the business of technology.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- G. Dan Hutcheson, CEO and Chairman of VLSI Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eApplied Wisdom \u003c\/em\u003eis a must-read for anyone who wants to have a more productive, focused and motivated team.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Mark R. Tercek, President and CEO, The Nature Conservancy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you want to be a better manager follow Jim's straightforward prescription and tips.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-- Heidi Roizen, Operating Partner, DFJ; Fenwick and West Entrepreneurship Educator, Dept. of Engineering, Stanford University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11023858\"\u003eJames C. 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