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by Des Dearlove (Author) "Love him or loathe him, Bill Gates is a business phenomenon: the greatest of the techno-savant tycoons ..." (more)

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Capstone; 2nd Revised edition edition (26 Feb 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1841121487
ISBN-13: 978-1841121482
Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Bill Gates, as Des Dearlove reminds us no less than seven times between the covers of this slender volume, is the world's richest man. As such, there is no shortage of information about him, offline and on. Dearlove, who is a journalist and the author of a book on Richard Branson in the BigShots series, tries to condense dozens of management studies and interviews into "pocket science" for managers, a book which could be read in a couple of commuter journeys. In this, he succeeds admirably.

The book draws heavily on previously published material on Gates. Dearlove distils 10 "secrets" of Gates's success. These gems range from the less than helpful "Be in the Right Place at the Right Time" to the simply sensible "Hire Very Smart People". Along the way, we learn that Gates is a "rare bird" whom fortune has carried "to an altitude where his special talents could flourish". There's enough here to allow the reader to hold a half-decent dinner party conversation about Gates, but probably not enough to impress an IT Director. Having said that, if you want a quickfire introduction to Billionaire Bill, and you don't want to be distracted by too much dirty detail, Dearlove's version won't strain your wrist on the Tube. --Nigel Shardlow --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Brought completely up to date for this new edition, Business The Bill Gates Way not only reveals the secrets of Gates′ remarkable success but also draws out the universal lessons and identifies strategies that can be applied to any business or career. From hiring very smart people to loving what you make, and from crushing your competitors to never, ever taking your eye off the ball, Business The Bill Gates Way reveals the secrets of phenomenal success.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 20 Jan 2004

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This review is from: Business the Bill Gates Way: 10 Secrets of the World's Richest Business Leader (Business Way) (Paperback)

Really a brilliant read. Entertains and engrosses throughout. Very good analysis of the person rather than the product behind him. Inspirational looking at William in this light

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3.0 out of 5 stars Basic but useful, 23 Feb 2008

By	Andrew Horder - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a believer in the 'tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you've just told them' approach in training, and it would seem Des Dearlove believes in it for print too. Most of the information is repeated at least three times - much of it verbatim. Overall, I estimate the actual information in this 170-page book could be delivered in about 120.

Having said that, it gives a concise overview of how Gates works, and to some extent how he thinks, and is a reasonable presentation of the sources of his success, albeit in fairly simplistic form. Worth reading as a coffee-table book. NB: written in 2002 before the anti-trust case was 'resolved'.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Easy Read, 10 May 2002

By	Mr. C. J. Lee "cjlee23" (London, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I guess the first thing that you notice about the book, is how easily laid out it is. Immediately, appears an easy read.

I liked the way that Des Dearlove started off with the relevant issue surrounding the man, and I thought that Dearlove presented a balanced view of Bill Gates. He later on dives a little deeper into the 10 habits of Bill Gates that makes him such a success.

It is intended for a quick read, so don't expect a detailed explanation about Bill Gates.

All in all, a definite read for the keen IT enthusiast.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Captivating and Superb Book!!
I really yearn to know the secrets behind great, amazing businessman, especially Bill Gates. The only problem is I don't feel like spending disproportionate amount of time... Read more

Published on 22 Mar 2001 by Dah Hui Lau

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book for you to know more about this amazing guy
You will never be a better entrepreneur if you don't know about Gates. This book will surely give you some insights.

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