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The Misfit Who Built the IBM PC

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The Rise and Fall of a Visionary Leader at IBM

Exploring the diminishing influence of successful manager Don Estridge as his projects are integrated into a larger organization, leading to consequences for his leadership role. The chapter also touches on the tragic plane crash that resulted in Estridge's death and its effects on his family, colleagues, and the IBM community.

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