{"product_id":"9780998329215","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","brand":"James C. Morgan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133190947056,"sku":"9780998329215","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780998329215_p0.jpg?v=1763958552","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780998329215","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}