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Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?
Leading a Great Enterprise through Dramatic Change
Book • 2002
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.
*, 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.
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in reference to the idea of large companies' inability to innovate.


Brad Gerstner

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


Elias Torres

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


Bryan Cantrill


Adam Leventhal

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Lip-Bu Tan's Intel
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as a book he liked many years ago, specifically the IBM one.

Peter Grant

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as a book about his time leading IBM.


Scott Trench

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Mentioned by Lena as a book they used to teach their children Chinese.

Author Mo Willems on Inspiring Young Readers Through Interactive Stories
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as a book for airline executives to read to learn from IBM's turnaround.


Patrick Bet-David

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