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'Forget Vision:' Lou Gerstner's IBM Turnaround

Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

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Lou Gerstner's Unconventional Leadership at IBM

The chapter explores Lou Gerstner's transformative leadership at IBM during a crisis, focusing on eliminating bureaucracy and tough decision-making over having a vision. It also delves into the speaker's upbringing, education, and career choices, including their journey from McKinsey to a senior role at American Express and the challenges of transitioning to a hierarchical company culture.

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