Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World
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John Chambers, Diane Brady
“Connecting the Dots is powerful, penetrating, and unblinkingly personal. With a rich store of behind-the-scenes stories from his remarkable 20 years as CEO, John Chambers shares insights into the people, principles, and playbooks that powered Cisco’s growth into a global Internet giant. Here is a must-read on best practices for any manager in any industry.”―John Doerr, Chairman,Kleiner Perkins and bestselling author of Measure What Matters
“By turns practical and insightful, John Chambers’ indefatigable spirit, sound judgment, and depth of experience shine through in Connecting the Dots. Throughout his career, Chambers set a standard of leadership and innovation over the better part of 20 years. And these lessons apply to all of us–in business and in life.”
―Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, JPMorgan Chase
“Great leaders are distinguished by the ability to move their society or company from where it is to where it has never been. They act on the basis of a set of core principles, both intangible and inspirational. John Chambers, an accomplished executive in his own right, distills those principles in Connecting the Dots with elegance and common sense.”―Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State
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About the Author
John Chambers, chairman emeritus at Cisco, served as the company’s CEO for more than two decades. He has worked closely with government leaders from around the world, serving on committees for two U.S. presidents and earning the first-ever Clinton Global Citizen Award as well as the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship. He is also the founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, where he helps disruptive startups to scale and lead market transitions.
Diane Brady is an award-winning journalist and consultant who has covered the global business landscape for Bloomberg Businessweek, the Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets. Her previous book, Fraternity, was named one of Amazon’s best books of 2012.
Book Specifications
Title: Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World
Author: John Chambers, Diane Brady
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Weight: 499g
Published Year: 2018
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 978-0316486545
Dimensions: 16.19 x 2.86 x 23.81 cm
Print size: Please feel free to drop us a message.
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