{"product_id":"applied-wisdom-james-c-morgan-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 James C. Morgan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0998329231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780998329239\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chandler Jordan Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.85d","brand":"James C. Morgan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43927275536639,"sku":"9780998329239","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_abfec649-0489-4c31-9ba8-2eed9991aaf5.jpg?v=1681087892","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/applied-wisdom-james-c-morgan-9780998329239","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}