In a series of tough choices that give her book its name, she gravitated toward the most challenging paths that were offered her. Tough choices, carly fiorinas new book about her rise to the top of corporate america as ceo of hewlettpackard, and later her firing at the. Tough choices in paperback by carly fiorina 800ceoread. There seems to be a fascination with the stories of. In october 2006, fiorina published an autobiography entitled tough choices, about her career and her views on issues, what constitutes a leader, how women can thrive in business, and the role technology will continue to play in reshaping the world. As i thought about this book, and wrote this book, people and places and events flooded my memory.
If you dont understand people, you cannot influence them. This book goes beyond the caricature of the powerful woman executive to show who she really is and what the rest of us, male or female, in business or not, can learn from the tough choices. For six years, as she led hp through drastic changes and a controversial merger, fiorina was the subject of. Leadership content like all timely memoirs of recent disasters, carly fiorinas tough choices will be read first at light speed, as interested parties skim through to find the account of her final days as hewlettpackard ceo and her take on the board members who unceremoniously fired her last year. I feel i know her after reading it, and am even more certain than i already was that she would make an excellent president of the united states.
Accelerate impact across your organization from your csuite to your frontline employees and everyone in between by leveraging the unparalleled experience of carly fiorina through experiential workshops, oneonone coaching, online courses, and carly s keynote speaking. Fiorinas book illustrates the experiences from childhood to her. You can buy a copy of marxs capital signed by carly. He presented capital to fiorina during a book signing event and asked if she would sign it instead of her memoir. Tough choices free summary by carly fiorina getabstract.
Unleash your power and highest potential, and tough choices. Here, she writes about her triumphs and failures, her deepest fears and most painful confrontations. At, you can see the view of every candidate on every issue. Tough choices, by ceo carly fiorina, dated 200709, excerpts by carly fiorina and others, tired of media reports of fundraising and poll results instead of policy issues. Tough choices the new york times bestseller by the most talked about woman in american business. Nicholas brealey publishing, feb 22, 2011 biography. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. This book goes beyond the caricature of the powerful woman executive to show who she really is and what the rest of us male or female, in business or not can learn from the tough choices she made along the way.
Carly fiorinas memoir, tough choices, has elicited a varied response from the public. Read tough choices a memoir by carly fiorina available from rakuten kobo. Tough choices finally reveals the real carly fiorina, who writes with brutal honesty about her triumphs and failures, her deepest fears and most painful confrontations including her sudden and very public firing by hps board of directors. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tough choices. One of fiorina s big themes is that in the end business isnt just about numbers. The new york times bestseller by the most talked about woman in american business. A memoir 97815918433 by fiorina, carly and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Access a free summary of tough choices, by carly fiorina and 20000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. Discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new amazon book box prime customers receive 15% off your first box. Tough choices will finally reveal the real carly fiorina, who writes with brutal honesty about her triumphs and failures, her deepest fears and most painful confrontationsincluding her sudden. Behind the headlines, the former ceo of hewlettpackard tells her ow. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
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Book and jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in as new condition throughout. Tough choices by carly fiorina october 12, 2006 when hewlettpackards recent investigations into boardroom leaks blew up into questions of ethics and finally criminal charges, former hp ceo carly fiorina may have been shocked by the allegations, but she couldnt have been surprised by the dynamics that led to them. I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the contributions she made in the field in which i thrived for my entire early career telecommunications. By accepting the ceo job at hewlettpackard, an iconic company that had lost its way, carly fiorina confirmed her. By accepting the ceo job at hewlettpackard, an iconic company that had lost its way, carly fiorina confirmed her status as the most powerful businesswoman in america. Tough choices will finally reveal the real carly fiorina, who writes with brutal honesty about her triumphs and failures, her deepest fears and most painful confrontations, including her sudden and very public firing by hps board of directors. This book goes beyond the caricature of the powerful woman executive to show who she really is and what the rest of us, male or female, in business or not, can learn from the tough choices she made along the way. One of the toughest is what, and whom, to leave out. May 03, 2015 in its discussion of what fiorina calls her leadership journey, rising to the challenge covers similar territory to fiorina s previous book, tough choices. Former hp ceo carly fiorina on her new book, tough choices. About tough choices the new york times bestseller by the most talked about woman in american business.
He says the signing took place during a 2007 book tour for her memoir, tough choices. Yet just as things were about to turn around, she was abruptly fired, making frontpage news around the world. Carly fiorina was president and ceo of hewlettpackard from 1999 to 2005 and. Tough choices will finally reveal the real carly fiorina, who writes with brutal honesty about her triumphs and failures, her deepest fears and most painful. Behind the headlinesone of the most talked about business leaders in the world tells her own story. Tough choices by fiorina, carly hardcover fiorina, carly on.
One of fiorinas big themes is that in the end business isnt just about numbers. Behind the headlinesone of the most talkedabout business leaders in the world tells her own storyby accepting the ceo job at hewlettpackard, an iconic company that had lost its way, carly fiorina confirmed her status as the most powerful businesswoman in america. Oct 10, 2014 tough choices by carly fiorina, 9781591841814, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Search by keyword search by author search by title search by isbn enter terms or isbn number you wish to find more search options. Tough choices book hennepin county library bibliocommons. Oct 09, 2006 im very glad i took the time to read carly fiorinas memoir, tough choices. The book itself is a memoir of carly fiorinas life till the point where she leaves hewlett packard hp, but it mostly focuses on her time climbing. She is a leader who understands the importance of making the right decisions, even when that might be unpopular.
This book goes beyond the caricature of the powerful woman. Many hours could pass in the company of these reflections and i would silently thank again the countless people who have made a difference in my life. See all books authored by carly fiorina, including find your way. Ive heard about 1520 books in the last year and this was one of the best. Oct 09, 2006 fortunes david kirkpatrick sat down with former hewlettpackard ceo carly fiorina in palo alto on october 5 for two hours the lengthiest interview she has given on her new book tough choices. Carly fiorina and the reinvention of hewlett packard. For five and a half years, carly fiorina led hewlettpackard through major internal changes, the worst technology slump in decades, and the most controversial merger in hightech history. Fiorina is at her best when recounting the travails of a woman in a maledominated business culture. The book, called tough choices, covers fiorinas rise and fall as americas most powerful female executive. Behind the headlines, the former ceo of hewlettpackard tells her own story, along with her unique perspective on leadership, technology, globalization, sexism, and many other issues.
The new york times bestseller by the most talked about woman in. A memoir by carly fiorina 20061009 audio cd january 1, 1625. A memoir 9781857883923 by fiorina, carly and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Carly fiorina is running for president, but this was her only autobiography at the time she announced she released a new book, rising to the challenge, on her announcement date of may 5, 2015. A memoir 9781591841814 by fiorina, carly and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. But she also made herself a target for everyone who disliked her bold leadership style and resented her rapid rise. But, she also made herself a target for everyone who disliked her bold leadership style and resented her rapid rise. Oct 15, 2006 the book, called tough choices, covers fiorina s rise and fall as americas most powerful female executive. Former hp ceo carly fiorina on her new book, tough. Tough choices ebook by carly fiorina 9781101663820. So even though this is a business book, we read it as a political book, looking for insight into carly s political philosophy or aspects of her. Fiorina may have had tough choices, but readers have an easy one.
Access a free summary of tough choices, by carly fiorina and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. Behind the headlines one of the most talkedabout business leaders in the world tells her own. By accepting the ceo job at hewlettpackard, carly fiorina became the most powerful businesswoman in america. Fiorina s selection as ceo of the technology company in 1999 was a milestone. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Its interesting how many inquiries we receive regarding ceo books.
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