Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? - by Louis V Gerstner (Paperback)

About the Book

The CEO of IBM, who led the most successful corporate turnaround in American history, reveals how the company went from a teetering giant to one of today's most preeminent worldwide corporations.

From the Back Cover

Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? sums up Lou Gerstner's historic business achievement, bringing IBM back from the brink of insolvency to lead the computer business once again.Offering a unique case study drawn from decades of experience at some of America's top companies -- McKinsey, American Express, RJR Nabisco -- Gerstner's insights into management and leadership are applicable to any business, at any level. Ranging from strategy to public relations, from finance to organization, Gerstner reveals the lessons of a lifetime running highly successful companies.

Review Quotes

"[Gerstner] entertains as he educates." - New York Times Book Review
"(Gerstner) entertains as he educates. The book leaves the reader thinking that a few more Gerstners around in the '90s might have prevented the bubble from swelling so large--and popping with such a bang." - New York Times Book Review
"A well-rendered self-portrait of a CEO who made spectacular change on the strength of personal leadership." - Publishers Weekly
"Effective, to the point...Louis V. Gerstner Jr deserves his place in the management hall of fame." - Financial Times
"The best business book I've ever read." - Imus in the Morning
"[Lou Gerstner] has the substance of a genuine and ... interesting story." - Wall Street Journal