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The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional Ceos And Their Radically Rational Blueprint For Success
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An Outstanding Book About Ceos Who Excelled At Capital Allocation. Warren Buffett#1 On Warren Buffetts Recommended Reading List, Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Letter, 2012Named One Of 19 Books Billionaire Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Read In Business Insider.A Book That Details The Extraordinary Success Of Ceos Who Took A Radically Different Approach To Corporate Management. Charlie Munger, Vicechairman Of Berkshire Hathaway Corporationthorndike Explores The Importance Of Thoughtful Capital Allocation Through The Stories Of Eight Successful Ceos. A Good Read For Any Business Leader But Especially Those Willing To Chart Their Own Course. Michael Dell, Chairman Of The Board Of Directors And Chief Executive Officer Of Dellwhat 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 Todays Socalled Celebrity Ceoscharisma, 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? Quite Simply, It Is The Returns For The Shareholders Of That Company Over The Long Term.In This Refreshing, Counterintuitive Book, Author Will Thorndike Brings To Bear The Analytical Wisdom Of A Successful Career In Investing, Closely Evaluating The Performance Of Companies And Their Leaders. You Will Meet Eight Individualistic Ceos Whose Firms Average Returns Outperformed The S&P 500 By A Factor Of Twentyin Other Words, An Investment Of $10,000 With Each Of These Ceos, On Average, Would Have Been Worth Over $1.5 Million Twentyfive Years Later. You May Not Know All Their Names, But You Will Recognize Their Companies: General Cinema, Ralston Purina, The Washington Post Company, Berkshire Hathaway, General Dynamics, Capital Cities Broadcasting, Tci, And Teledyne. In The Outsiders, Youll Learn The Traits And Methodsstriking For Their Consistency And Relentless Rationalitythat Helped These Unique Leaders Achieve Such Exceptional Performance.Humble, Unassuming, And Often Frugal, These Outsiders Shunned Wall Street And The Press, And Shied Away From The Hottest New Management Trends. Instead, They Shared Specific Traits That Put Them And The Companies They Led On Winning Trajectories: A Lasersharp Focus On Per Share Value As Opposed To Earnings Or Sales Growth; An Exceptional Talent For Allocating Capital And Human Resources; And The Belief That Cash Flow, Not Reported Earnings, Determines A Companys Longterm Value.Drawing On Years Of Research And Experience, Thorndike Tells Eyeopening Stories, Extracting Lessons And Revealing A Compelling Alternative Model For Anyone Interested In Leading A Company Or Investing In Oneand Reaping Extraordinary Returns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Outsiders' by William Thorndike? A: 'The Outsiders' examines the success of eight unconventional CEOs who excelled in capital allocation, providing insights into their unique management styles and the long-term returns they generated for shareholders.
- Q: Who are some of the CEOs featured in the book? A: The book highlights eight notable CEOs, including those from General Cinema, Ralston Purina, The Washington Post Company, Berkshire Hathaway, General Dynamics, Capital Cities Broadcasting, TCI, and Teledyne.
- Q: What are the key traits of the CEOs discussed in this book? A: The CEOs featured in 'The Outsiders' share traits such as a strong focus on per share value, exceptional capital allocation skills, and a belief in cash flow as a determinant of long-term company value.
- Q: How does the book describe capital allocation? A: 'The Outsiders' emphasizes the importance of thoughtful capital allocation as a critical factor in a company's success, detailing how the featured CEOs made strategic decisions to enhance shareholder returns.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is ideal for business leaders, investors, and anyone interested in corporate management and investment strategies, particularly those looking for alternative approaches to traditional management practices.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Outsiders'? A: 'The Outsiders' was published on October 23, 2012.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format, making it a durable choice for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Outsiders' have? A: 'The Outsiders' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Outsiders' suitable for beginners in business management? A: Yes, 'The Outsiders' presents concepts in an accessible manner, making it suitable for those new to business management as well as seasoned professionals.
- Q: What is the author's background? A: William N. Thorndike Jr. is an experienced investor and business strategist, bringing analytical insights and real-world examples to the book's narrative.