The secrets of more than 200 successful CEOs revealed
In Quick and Nimble, Adam Bryant distills the wisdom of more than 200 CEOs, offering business leaders the tools to sustain a thriving company in this challenging global economy. Through his regular “Corner Office” feature in The New York Times, Bryant has identified the biggest drivers of corporate success, which he brings to life with practical examples.
These leaders—including Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn, Tony Hsieh of Zappos, Angie Hicks of Angie’s List and Steve Case of Revolution (and formerly AOL)—share their strategies for building a high-performing organization that unleashes the passion and energy of its employees. As the world shifts to a knowledge-based economy, the winners will be companies that can attract and retain the best employees by encouraging them to grow, contribute and feel rewarded. Quick and Nimble offers a road map to bring success and energy to any organization.
“Bryant’s gift for asking incisive questions of remarkable people, and translating their insights into crisp and lucid prose, makes for joyful reading indeed—smart, provocative, and immensely useful!” —Jim Collins, author of Good to Great and co-author of Great by Choice
“Adam Bryant identifies the most important challenge facing business leaders today: how to achieve innovation at scale by building a culture that will marry the energy of a startup with the discipline of a veteran organization.” —Eric Ries, bestselling author of The Lean Startup
