--- product_id: 253637633 title: "Harvard Business Review Press The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success" price: "161.89 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/253637633-harvard-business-review-press-the-outsiders-eight-unconventional-ceos-their store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Unconventional CEO strategies 20%+ CAGR insights Endorsed by Buffett & Munger Harvard Business Review Press The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success **Price:** 161.89 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📊 Outsmart the crowd with the CEOs who rewrote the rules of success! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Harvard Business Review Press The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success - **How much does it cost?** 161.89 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/253637633-harvard-business-review-press-the-outsiders-eight-unconventional-ceos-their) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Accessible & Engaging Read:** A compelling narrative that demystifies complex management principles for professionals and students alike. - • **Endorsed by Legendary Investors:** Recommended reading by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger—join the elite circle of informed leaders. - • **Proven Capital Allocation Mastery:** Learn from CEOs who delivered 20%+ compounded annual returns over decades. - • **Decentralized Leadership Blueprint:** Discover how empowering teams drives extraordinary business success. - • **Strategic Share Buybacks & Acquisitions:** Understand how savvy CEOs use debt and equity to maximize shareholder value. ## Overview The Outsiders reveals the radical, rational strategies of eight unconventional CEOs who consistently outperformed the market with 20%+ annual returns. Endorsed by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, this book offers a fresh blueprint on capital allocation, decentralized leadership, and strategic growth—essential reading for ambitious professionals eager to lead differently and win big. ## Description "An Outstanding Book About Ceos Who Excelled At Capital Allocation." -- Warren Buffett 1 On Warren Buffett'S Recommended Reading List, Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Letter, 2012 Named One Of "19 Books Billionaire Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Read" In Business Insider. "A Book That Details The Extraordinary Success Of Ceos Who Took A Radically Different Approach To Corporate Management." -- Charlie Munger, Vice-Chairman Of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation "Thorndike Explores The Importance Of Thoughtful Capital Allocation Through The Stories Of Eight Successful Ceos. A Good Read For Any Business Leader But Especially Those Willing To Chart Their Own Course." -- Michael Dell, Chairman Of The Board Of Directors And Chief Executive Officer Of Dell What Makes A Successful Ceo? Most People Call To Mind A Familiar Definition: "A Seasoned Manager With Deep Industry Expertise." Others Might Point To The Qualities Of Today'S So-Called Celebrity Ceos--Charisma, Virtuoso Communication Skills, And A Confident Management Style. Review: decentralised operations and centralised capital allocation - Great insights from the world's most successful business minds. Review: Great Book! - If you never picked up a book and only got information through financial media outlets you would think the best CEO’s ever were Jack Welch, Donald Trump, Mark Cuban, and a few others that love media attention. I’ve always been obsessed with reading business biographies, especially on those CEO’s that are rarely interviewed on CNBC. Often times these less visible CEO’s have track records far greater than their counterparts. I want to learn how they grew their companies and built shareholder value. The Outsiders is a great book that looks at eight CEO’s who produced above average returns for shareholders over the long term. In most cases these CEO’s were not attention junkies and were not only great capital allocators but also time allocators. Over 29 years Tom Murphy of Capital Cities produced a 19.9% compounded annual return. Over 27 years Henry Singleton of Teledyne produced a 20.4% compounded annual return. Over 17 years Nick Chabraja of General Dynamics produced a 23.3% compounded annual return. Over 46 years (to 2011) Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway produced 20.7% compounded annual returns for shareholders. These CEO’s as well as four others in the book were not your cookie cutter capital allocators and did not fit the mold of most business books you read today. Every one of the CEO’s was a first time CEO (no past history of success) and more than half had very little industry experience before taking over as CEO. I found these two things very interesting especially has it relates to microcap investing. So often I’m trying to find great management in microcap, which can be difficult if there is no prior resume. In all instances the Outsider CEO’s led decentralized organizations empowering others to make decisions and they were great capital allocators. Outsider CEO’s ran high cash flowing businesses, which allowed them to take on debt (few ever issued equity) to make the strategic acquisition or to buy back stock when it was historically cheap. All but one of the eight companies bought back 30%+ of outstanding shares over a period of time. Some took on debt to buy back shares at depressed levels. For those that did use equity to make acquisitions they always knew when to do it (when the stock was expensive). There are many more takeaways from the book, but you’ll just have to read it. I found the book very easy to read and in many cases reinforced management principles I’ve always felt were important. You will enjoy The Outsiders. ## Features - Ideal for students and professionals alike - Made up of premium quality material - Eye-catching design to attract the people - Comes with proper packaging ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #33,690 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) #157 in Eye Shadow | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,190 Reviews | ## Images ![Harvard Business Review Press The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Cth988JcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ decentralised operations and centralised capital allocation *by G***N on 14 December 2020* Great insights from the world's most successful business minds. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book! *by M***B on 6 April 2014* If you never picked up a book and only got information through financial media outlets you would think the best CEO’s ever were Jack Welch, Donald Trump, Mark Cuban, and a few others that love media attention. I’ve always been obsessed with reading business biographies, especially on those CEO’s that are rarely interviewed on CNBC. Often times these less visible CEO’s have track records far greater than their counterparts. I want to learn how they grew their companies and built shareholder value. The Outsiders is a great book that looks at eight CEO’s who produced above average returns for shareholders over the long term. In most cases these CEO’s were not attention junkies and were not only great capital allocators but also time allocators. Over 29 years Tom Murphy of Capital Cities produced a 19.9% compounded annual return. Over 27 years Henry Singleton of Teledyne produced a 20.4% compounded annual return. Over 17 years Nick Chabraja of General Dynamics produced a 23.3% compounded annual return. Over 46 years (to 2011) Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway produced 20.7% compounded annual returns for shareholders. These CEO’s as well as four others in the book were not your cookie cutter capital allocators and did not fit the mold of most business books you read today. Every one of the CEO’s was a first time CEO (no past history of success) and more than half had very little industry experience before taking over as CEO. I found these two things very interesting especially has it relates to microcap investing. So often I’m trying to find great management in microcap, which can be difficult if there is no prior resume. In all instances the Outsider CEO’s led decentralized organizations empowering others to make decisions and they were great capital allocators. Outsider CEO’s ran high cash flowing businesses, which allowed them to take on debt (few ever issued equity) to make the strategic acquisition or to buy back stock when it was historically cheap. All but one of the eight companies bought back 30%+ of outstanding shares over a period of time. Some took on debt to buy back shares at depressed levels. For those that did use equity to make acquisitions they always knew when to do it (when the stock was expensive). There are many more takeaways from the book, but you’ll just have to read it. I found the book very easy to read and in many cases reinforced management principles I’ve always felt were important. You will enjoy The Outsiders. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting *by R***Y on 19 February 2022* Great book, fast read, worth buying, will force any entrepreneur to self evaluate. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success - Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. 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