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Billy, Alfred, and General Motors

Book • 2006
This book tells the story of two extraordinary men, Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan, who played pivotal roles in shaping General Motors into one of the most successful enterprises in U.S.

history.

It explores their contrasting management styles and how they contributed to the growth and legacy of GM during the formative decades of twentieth-century America.

The narrative includes vivid portraits of other automotive legends and offers timeless lessons for business leaders and history enthusiasts.

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David Senra
in a three-part series on Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan.
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#266 Henry Ford's Autobiography
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David Senra
as a book comparing and contrasting the lives and careers of Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan.
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#121 Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan (General Motors)
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David Senra
in the context of Henry Leland's biography.
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#147 Sam Colt

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