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Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?

Leading a Great Enterprise through Dramatic Change

Book • 2002

Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.

In *Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?

*, Lou Gerstner recounts his journey as CEO of IBM, where he led a dramatic turnaround by redefining the company's strategy and culture.

The book offers insights into managing crises and transforming large organizations, providing a unique case study in leadership and corporate renewal.

Gerstner's memoir reflects on the challenges faced by IBM and the principles that guided its resurgence.

Mentioned by

Patrick Bet-David

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Brad Gerstner

in reference to the idea of large companies' inability to innovate.

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Mentioned by

Elias Torres

while discussing his experience at IBM and reflecting on Lou Gerstner's book about corporate agility.

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Mentioned by

Bryan Cantrill

and

Adam Leventhal

in the context of IBM's successful turnaround under Gerstner's leadership.

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Mentioned by

Patrick Bet-David

as a book for airline executives to read to learn from IBM's turnaround.

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Mentioned by

Scott Trench

as a book about his time leading IBM.

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