Powerful lessons in forward-thinking leadership from the visionary business pioneer who turned IDG into a $3 billion technology media and venture capital empire
Like Steve Jobs, Patrick McGovern built a worldwide multibillion-dollar industry by thinking differently, disrupting old business models, and embracing new technology trends. He drove the future forward and never looked back. With magazines such as Computerworld, PCWorld, and Macworld, his company, International Data Group (IDG), quickly became a global powerhouse with information technology publications in nearly 100 countries.
The story of IDGâs astonishing success has been a source of inspiration for entrepreneurs all around the world. No matter what industry you work inâwhether youâre heading up a small startup, expanding a mid-sized company, or running a major global corporationâMcGovernâs people-first principles, insights, and integrity will h
Table of Contents
Foreword by Marc Benioff
Introduction
Chapter One: Catalyst for the Future
Chapter Two: Lesson One: Have a Mission That Matters, and Let People Know You Are on That Mission Together
Chapter Three: Lesson Two: Forge a Path on the Road Less Traveled
Chapter Four: Lesson Three: Decentralize: When Building a Global Empire, Every Market Is Local
Chapter Five: Lesson Four: Identify the Warriors
Chapter Six: Lesson Five: "Let's Try It!" Encourage the Entrepreneurs
Chapter Seven: Lesson Six: The Best Is Yet to Come: Optimism Is Infectious--Use It
Chapter Eight: Lesson Seven: Integrity Is Priceless: Never Cross the Line in the Sand
Chapter Nine: Lesson Eight: "Loose-Tight" Leadership Builds Empires
Chapter Ten: Lesson Nine: Chief Encouragement Officer: Never Stop Cheering Them On
Chapter Eleven: Lesson Ten: Love Your Employees, Adore Your Customers
Chapter Twelve: Forward, Always Forward
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
