Winner

Author: Cheng Shubo
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Although she was once ranked as one of the "World's Most Powerful Business Women," she does not value power; despite her extraordinary business achievements and becoming a widely admired "Iron Lady" in the business world, she has also been ranked as one of the worst CEOs for consecutive months; although she led a formidable management team that dominated across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, she has also experienced a fall from grace and suffered setbacks. Many aspects of her character embody the steel-like will of a man; she excels in management while maintaining decisiveness, always able to turn the tide in critical moments that determine the future of the company; she dares to stand at the forefront of the times and take on social responsibility, making her a female leader on the global economic stage. She has weathered storms and undergone growth and transformation, remaining steadfastly at the forefront of the world's business domain in the relentless pursuit of gain and loss. She not only transformed a newly founded, obscure online company into a shining star on the NASDAQ stock market but also made this "virtual" company, which primarily focused on online auctions, stand out as a lone champion, creating a miracle in the world of the internet. She is unique, she is extraordinary, and she is charming. Who is she? She is Meg Whitman, CEO and President of eBay. Her mother, Margaret, who is in her 80s, once described her youngest daughter as follows: "Meg Whitman has been like a generator since she was a child, never stopping—she always wanted to win." Yes, she always wanted to win, even though sometimes she appeared as if it didn't matter. But in any case, in the fierce competition, she and the eBay she leads have become the biggest winners in the internet world. This book follows the path of Meg Whitman's growth, traces her resolute and bold footsteps, listens to the evaluations of those around her, and carefully yet cautiously outlines the trajectory of her success. I believe that all those who care about her, all those who love her, all those who are concerned about and love eBay and the entire internet world, and all those who aspire to become "winners" will enjoy this book.