The Outsiders
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The Outsiders

by William Thorndike

2012•Documentary•251 pages

Taste attributes: documentarybusinessbiographyslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearempowerment/personal growthunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeA grounded, inventive non-fiction book, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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2.3 / 5

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About This Book

What makes a successful CEO? Most people call to mind a familiar definition: "a seasoned manager with deep industry expertise." Others might point to the qualities of today's so-called celebrity CEOs--charisma, virtuoso communication skills, and a confident management style. But what really matters when you run an organization? What is the hallmark of exceptional CEO performance?

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DocumentaryBusinessBiographyEmpowerment/personal growthUnderdog triumphs

Subjects

Executive abilityChief executive officersIndustrial managementBiographySuccess in businessManagementChefs d'entrepriseAffaires

Details

Author
William Thorndike
Published
2012
Pages
251
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