Play Nice But Win
Play Nice But Win
Michael Dell
Jamie Dimon
Provides a powerful portrait of his life—the early years, the obstacles and challenges, the successes and triumphs. - Jamie Dimon
Howard Schultz
Has insights for leaders at every stage, from entrepreneur to CEO. - Howard Schultz
Marc Benioff
Shares his incredible journey as founder and CEO of one of the most iconic and admired tech companies. - Marc Benioff
Marc Andreessen
An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company. - Marc Andreessen
Satya Nadella
Tells his story, that of his iconic company and the grit required to compete in the ever-growing technology industry. - Satya Nadella
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Play Nice But Win

Play Nice But Win: A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader

Michael Dell
Michael Dell
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Michael Dell
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In "Play Nice But Win," Michael Dell, the visionary founder behind the global powerhouse Dell Technologies, takes us on a deeply personal journey through the highs and lows of building and sustaining one of the most influential tech companies in the world. Starting from the humble beginnings in his University of Texas dorm room, Dell divulges the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership and the company's destiny. With refreshing candor, he shares the trials and triumphs of launching, defending, and ultimately transforming Dell in the face of relentless industry evolution and intense corporate battles. This compelling narrative not only chronicles the strategic battles that defined Dell Technologies but also offers an intimate look at Dell's evolution as a leader determined to stay at the forefront of the tech industry. Through stories of mentorship, fierce rivalry, and unexpected alliances, Dell highlights the enduring belief that technology's greatest potential lies in its ability to unlock human capability. "Play Nice But Win" is more than a memoir; it's a testament to the resilience and vision required to build something that not only succeeds but endures, challenging prevailing wisdom about the essence of leadership in the ever-changing tech landscape.

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Released
2021
5 Oct
Length
336
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An autobiographical thriller, and Michael Dell is the gangster protagonist. - Matthew McConaughey
Has insights for leaders at every stage, from entrepreneur to CEO. - Howard Schultz
Tells you how to be successful and true to your values in this awe-inspiring narrative of what it takes. - Eric Schmidt
As much a story about resilience as it is about business. - Sheryl Sandberg
Tells his story, that of his iconic company and the grit required to compete in the ever-growing technology industry. - Satya Nadella
A fast-paced tale of launching a public company, taking it private, and then taking it public again. - Walter Isaacson
Shares his incredible journey as founder and CEO of one of the most iconic and admired tech companies. - Marc Benioff
Provides a powerful portrait of his life—the early years, the obstacles and challenges, the successes and triumphs. - Jamie Dimon
The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it. - Adam Grant
The quietest of the entrepreneurs who created the modern computer business finally tells his story.' - Malcolm Gladwell
An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company. - Marc Andreessen
Takes you into the real world of building and transforming an empire. - Ray Dalio
Takes us on a riveting journey from the dorm room at the University of Texas to the boardroom of one of the world’s largest tech companies. - Richard Branson
Walks you through every step of his journey, from starting a company in his college dorm to pulling off the largest all-tech acquisition in history. - Bill Gates
Growth covers up a lot of sins.
— Michael Dell, Play Nice But Win

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