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The Lean Startup presents a systematic, scientific approach for creating and managing successful startups in uncertain environments, emphasizing rapid experimentation, customer feedback, and iterative product development.

A groundbreaking study by Jim Collins on how good companies become truly great, revealing the key leadership traits, cultural mindset, and technological accelerators that make the difference between mediocre and exceptional performance.

Creativity, Inc. guides managers and creatives alike on building a thriving creative culture, drawing on the inner workings of Pixar Animation Studios.

Michael E. Gerber challenges common myths about starting a business, guiding readers through the stages of entrepreneurial growth and the essential difference between working on and in their business.

Simon Sinek’s Start with Why explores how leaders and organizations that answer the fundamental question of purpose drive lasting success.

Biography of a Business Legend: The Autobiography of Andy Grove

Richard Schickel traces Walt Disney’s rise from a restless youth to the founder of a global entertainment empire, exploring the creation of Mickey Mouse and the lasting appeal of the "Disney version".

"I dream, I test my dreams against my beliefs, I dare to take risks, and I execute my vision to make those dreams come true." -Walt Disney.Walt Disney's dreams, beliefs, and daring gave birth to captivating characters, thrilling theme park attractions, and breathtaking tales that have inspired the imaginations of generations of children and adults. Disney also launched an entertainment and marketing empire whose influence is felt around the world, and whose success provides a model of business excellence that can guide any company. Each principle is then examined in detail by illustrating the principle at work at Disney as well as at other successful companies.Capodagli and Jackson have spent their careers studying Disney and teaching this unique management method to others. As consultants to companies ranging from Illinois Power to Bristol-Myers Squibb and Whirlpool, they have used the Disney principles again and again, and have seen them yield startling performance improvements. They have distilled this wisdom in THE DISNEY WAY. In this book, you'll learn how to: Give every member of your organization the chance to dream, and tap into the creativity those dreams embody; Treat your customers like guests; Build long-term relationships with key suppliers and partners; Dare to take calculated risks in order to bring innovative ideas to fruition; Align long-term vision with short-term execution. And more. No fairy dust. No magic wands. No wishing on a star. Just sound, effective management principles that stem from Walt Disney's values, vision, and philosophy. Lists of questions to ask and actions to take, along with real-life examples, will help you adapt the Disney Way to suit your company's needs. From the hiring and training of employees to the realization of a creative concept to exceptional customer service, every aspect of the Walt Disney Company is linked to Walt Disney's vision.

A biography of Michael Eisner, the powerful CEO of Disney who struggled with a lack of collaboration and a decline in success.

An inside look at how Michael Eisner, former chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, steered the firm from near failure to global dominance, sharing the lessons and mindset that guided his rise.

A behind‑the‑scenes look at mid‑century Disney, unveiling the work of Mary, Lee, Tom Oreb, John Dunn, and Walt Peregoy through rare images and interviews, and tracing the studio’s expansion into TV, commercials, and theme parks.

Explore the hidden artistry of Walt Disney’s early concept artists through rare sketches and biographical insight, revealing their role in shaping classics like Snow White, Pinocchio, and more.