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Author: James O'Loglin
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Warren Buffett — the architect of America's largest and most successful corporate conglomerates, a globally recognized modern "seasoned" manager and leader. A better manager than Jack Welch, who claimed he could still manage and influence the company 50 years after his death. What kind of manager was he? What management methods did he adopt? The Warren Buffett Story reveals for the first time a vast amount of practical and influential lessons overlooked by other researchers of Buffett, comprehensively explaining the special principles he applied in managing Berkshire Hathaway. The Warren Buffett Story truly explains how, over 37 years, he grew his investment vehicle — Berkshire Hathaway — at an average annual rate of 25%. James O'Loglin delves into the mysterious business story: how Buffett used capital, how he made his managers "think like owners." He reveals a simple model of wise management that many companies can emulate and profit from. This model is built on several unwavering principles.