Warren buffet,john bogle, stephen denning,jack ehmes,j. Michael farren,barbara franklin,bill george, louis gerstner jr. Inside ibms historic turnaround, and reinventing education. Clark terry, dust jacket shows edgewear along top and bottom, no rips or tears, edges of white boards show light soiling also top edge of text, interior fine, 243 bright white pages, clean and tight, inscribed by author on title page in black ink thus. Shop the latest titles by louis v gerstner, jr at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
Oct 26, 2015 connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world. This book is dedicated to the thousands of ibmers who never gave up on their company, their colleagues, and themselves. He died after choking while dining in a restaurant, according to a paid death notice in the new york times. Within our range of special books, youll find the new releases from celebrity writers, the latest big books by hugely popular authors, as well as gorgeous editions of the classics. Louis armstrong black and white publicity photograph of louis armstrong playing his horn photograph inscribed and signed. Gary gerstner, md is a gastroenterology specialist in waukesha, wi and has been practicing for 37 years. Lou gerstner shares some blame for ibms current mess. Entrepreneurship in americas public schools, and more on.
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Bernard gerstner american, contemporary winter landscape. After losing money for a decade, the decision was made to hire louis gerstner as chairman and ceo. Gerstner iii, the son of the former chief executive of international business machines, died on thursday. Leading a great enterprise through dramatic change by louis v. These ashkenazic jews migrated from small towns or shtetels of poland, lithuania, russia, germany, romania or ukraine, leaving behind most of their jewish relatives. Who says elephants cant dance inside ibms historic. Lou gerstner on how to turnaround a company bloomberg. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Tweet share post the conventional wisdom about ibms ibm is that louis v. Who says elephants cant dance paperback december 16, 2003. Leading a great enterprise through dramatic change louis v.
By 1993, the computer industry had changed so rapidly the company was on. Louis gerstner famously said the last thing ibm needs right now is a vision. Offering a unique case study drawn from decades of experience at some of americas top companies mckinsey, american express, rjr nabisco gerstner s insights into management and leadership are applicable to any. In his own words, gerstner offers a blowbyblow account of his arrival at the company and his campaign to rebuild the leadership team and give the workforce a renewed sense of purpose. He retired from that position in october 2008 and remains a senior advisor to. For gerstner the toughest challenge he faced in rejuvenating ibm and the subject of most of his book was changing the ibm culture. In january 2003, he assumed the position of chairman of the carlyle group, a global private equity firm located in washington, d. Shop the latest titles by edna gerstner at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Click or press enter to view the items in your shopping bag or press tab to interact with the shopping bag tooltip you have items in your shopping bag. Gerstner, one of the most accomplished chief executives of his time, knows this. John h gerstner gerstner, john h used books, rare books and new books. Through his capable and determined vision, he changed the companys culture to one that once again.
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In 1976, a festschrift was published in gerstner s honor. It tends to be an exercise in selfjustification based on a very selective that is, selfserving culling of the facts. Offering a unique case study drawn from decades of experience at some of americas top companies mckinsey, american express, rjr nabisco gerstner s insights into management and leadership are applicable. What do you think about elizabeth warrens plan to tax. On july 4, 2000, america marked the centennial of the birth of louis armstrong 19011971, her most celebrated jazz musician. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Louise gerstner, 1917 1994 louise gerstner 1917 1994 pennsylvania louise gerstner was born on month day 1917, at birth place, to louis h. Gerstner served as president of the gerstner family foundation, according to the death notice. Please contact eldreds 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Gerstner came on board as chairman and ceo almost a decade ago. Gerstner declared that thomas aquinas 122574 was a medieval protestant teaching the reformation doctrine of justification by. Louis blues, is coming in time for the holidays and is available now for presale. This complete summary of the ideas from louis gerstners book who says elephants cant dance. Signed by author signed by author signed by author intro.
Gerstner highlights of an austrian success story starting. Statements of support for a financial transaction tax have been signed by the following financial experts and business leaders. Gerstner highlights of an austrian success story starting in 1847 in 1847 anton and barbara gerstner laid the cornerstone for the gerstner company by founding their confectioners shop in the heart of vienna. When gerstner became ceo of ibm in 1993, shares were in free fall and the company was on the verge of collapse. Books go search hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Gerstner has 35 books on goodreads with 2148 ratings. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of ibm from april 1993 until march 2002, when he retired as ceo. But as he told mba students at harvard business school, he wasnt the only one responsible for the change. It comes matted and in a wooden and gold tone frame. Metzners quirky stickfigure renditions are a humorous pop culture twist on classic works of artperfect for museum goers and lovers.
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Find signed collectible books by john h gerstner classical apologetics. Elephants is the story of ibms unlikely turnaround, told in first person by gerstner. While gerstner gets the cover photo, you learn that its cfo jerry york that was the backbone of the efforts. Louise gerstner historical records and family trees. Edge wear open books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books. Financial challenges, a rigid corporate culture and a. Investors and companies focus on shortterm gain has become detrimental to the economy, according to a statement signed by warren buffett among others. Robinson risner, signed abebooks shop for books, art. The print depicts a savannah, georgia street scene by bernard gerstner and is signed to plate and in pen in the lower right. Louis gerstner iii, 41, passed away last wednesday after gagging on a 16oz steak at lenox hill grill diner on the upper east side. Nov 11, 2002 gerstner will retire from ibm in january. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Scarce signed first printing of this novel from western legend, lamour.
Gerstner genealogy the vast majority of argentine jews are descended from immigrants who arrived from europe. Gerstner louis gerstner s book, who says elephants cant dance, chronicles the dramatic turnaround of business giant ibm under his capable hand. Who says elephants cant dance leading a great enterprise. History made, an exclusive, commemorative book chronicling the 2019 stanley cup champion st. Gerstner jrs memoir about the turnaround of ibm and his transformation of the company into the industry leader of the computer age. John gerstner gerstner, john used books, rare books and new books find all books by john gerstner and compare prices find signed collectible books by john gerstner bible inerrancy primer. Gerstner jr so, execution is really the critical part of a successful strategy. He is largely credited with turning ibms fortunes around. Gerstner served for four years as chairman and ceo of rjr nabisco, inc. In the 1920s and 1930s, the 31 series was one of our most popular lines. Browse our selection of signed and special edition books to find unique collectors editions that fans will treasure.
You can be signed in via any or all of the methods shown below at the same time. In addition to his books, gerstner recorded several lengthy audio courses giving a survey of theology, church history, and christian apologetics, which are distributed through ligonier ministries. A signed bernard gerstner framed offset lithograph. Louis l amour scarce signed bendigo shafter, 1st edition 1979, hcdj.
He graduated from university of wisconsin school of medicine in 1976 and specializes in gastroenterology. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. Who says elephants cant dance by by louis gerstner. Getting it done, getting it done right, getting it done better than the next person is far more important than dreaming up new visions of the future. When gerstner took over the companys reigns in 1993, it was on the brink of being sold off in parts. Great moments in art note cards by jeffrey metzner alibris. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Isbn 9780310449515 9780310449515 softcover, zondervan academic, 1984. They are the real heroes of the reinvention of ibm. The paperback of the who says elephants cant dance leading a great enterprise through dramatic change by louis v. Whether beautifully bound, signed by the author or bursting with exclusive content, these collectible editions make exquisite gifts and are the perfect adornment to any bookshelf.
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