{"product_id":"behind-the-berkshire-hathaway-curtain-isbn-9781119066187","title":"Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain","description":"Warren Buffett is a legend primarily for his investment philosophy. He isn’t concerned about the intricacies of the market, but instead focuses on the quality of the companies Berkshire Hathaway stands behind. Yet we know little about the leaders of the companies that Buffett handpicks.  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBehind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: Lessons from Warren Buffett’s Top Business Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e, author Ronald W. Chan — founder and CEO of Chartwell Capital — offers a behind-the-scenes look into the careers of Berkshire Hathaway executives who have both directly and indirectly contributed to the conglomerate’s success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on exclusive interviews from Berkshire leaders, Chan vividly describes how an exceptional group of managers has built a culture of achievement. With a keen eye for detail, he shows how their lessons can be applied for career success and personal fulfillment. Brimming with practical advice, the book will appeal to both executives and employees wanting to improve their leadership skills and work performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering the career and life decisions of David Sokol of MidAmerican Energy, Cathy Baron-Tamraz of Business Wire, Dennis Knautz of Acme Brick, Randy Watson of Justin Brands, Stan Lipsey of Buffalo News, and many more, the book offers a wide range of business insights, philosophies, and strategies directly from leaders at the top of their fields.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Exploring Life with Cathy Baron-Tamraz: Business Wire 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Teaming Up with Randy Watson: Justin Brands 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Taking Action with Stanford Lipsey: Buffalo News 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Brainstorming with Barry Tatelman: Jordan's Furniture 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Adding Value with Dennis Knautz: Acme Brick Company 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Investigating Business with Brad Kinstler: See’s Candies 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Looking Forward with Marla Gottschalk: The Pampered Chef 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Striving for Excellence with David Sokol: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Learning to Adapt from Walter Scott Jr.: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 173\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRONALD W. CHAN\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and CEO of Chartwell Capital Limited, an investment management company based in Hong Kong. He is a frequent contributor to financial newspapers and magazines in the Asia Pacific region. Ronald received bachelor of science degrees in finance and accounting from New York University.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBehind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarren Buffett is a legend for his investment philosophy, but few are familiar with the leaders of his companies.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBehind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain\u003c\/i\u003e, author Ronald Chan—the founder and CEO of Chartwell Capital—offers an inside look at the early careers of numerous executives and CEOs who have contributed to Berkshire's success. Page by page, you will learn about the early career decisions these individuals made, what they gained from their jobs, the skill sets they acquired, and how they became part of the world's most dynamic conglomerate.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable resource:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains lessons that any executive or employee can use to improve their performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides exclusive interviews with top Berkshire Hathaway executives and CEOs, including David Sokol of MidAmerican Energy, Walter Scott Jr. of Level 3 Communications, Cathy Baron Tamraz of Business Wire, Brad Kinstler of See's Candies, Marla Gottschalk of the Pampered Chef, Stanford Lipsey of \u003ci\u003ethe Buffalo News\u003c\/i\u003e, and many others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a wide range of approaches to developing a successful business mindset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eBehind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain\u003c\/i\u003e, you will quickly discover how an exceptional group of managers have contributed to a culture of achievement and how their lesson can be applied to both your career and life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988800913637,"sku":"NP9781119066187","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119066187.jpg?v=1761781643","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/behind-the-berkshire-hathaway-curtain-isbn-9781119066187","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}