Publisher Description

"Everyone knows Warren is the greatest investor of our time. . . .This book for the first time captures his genius as a manager."
—Jack Welch The first book to reveal the investment and management strategies of the Berkshire Hathaway all-star management team. Much has been written about Warren Buffett and his investment philosophy; little has been made public about the inside management of Berkshire Hathaway. With a market cap exceeding 100 billion , Berkshire Hathaway has a market value surpassing many icons of American business such as Dell, AT&T, Disney, Ford, Gillette, American Express, and GM. Drawing on his personal experiences as well as those of Berkshire's chief executives, officers, and directors interviewed for this book, Berkshire insider Robert P. Miles provides a unique look at the Berkshire Hathaway culture and its management principles.

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Secrets from the Berkshire Hathaway Managers.

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"Everyone who reads it comes away singing its praises" --Warren Buffett Much has been written about Warren Buffett and the philosophy that made him the most successful investor in history, yet nothing--until now--has been written about his role as manager of the diverse companies under Berkshire Hathaway's ownership. Berkshire Hathaway expert Robert Miles explores the hands-off management style that has proven so successful for both Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. Including rare interviews with executives who run the companies within Berkshire Hathaway holdings, The Warren Buffett CEO provides a unique insider's perspective from managers such as: Lou Simpson and Tony Nicely, Presidents and CEOs of Capital Operations and Operations, respectively, Geico Ajit Jain, President, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group Richard Santulli, Founder and CEO, NetJets Besides revealing the successful management style of the powerhouse holding company known as Berkshire Hathaway, The Warren Buffett CEO sheds light on the company's future as well as on who will succeed the "Oracle of Omaha" when he steps down. You may never get to work with Warren Buffett, but in reading The Warren Buffett CEO you will understand what it is like to work for "the best boss in the world." With a Foreword by Tom Osborne, U.S. Congressman and former University of Nebraska Head Football Coach

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"Everyone who reads it comes away singing its praises" --Warren Buffett Much has been written about Warren Buffett and the philosophy that made him the most successful investor in history, yet nothing--until now--has been written about his role as manager of the diverse companies under Berkshire Hathaway's ownership. Berkshire Hathaway expert Robert Miles explores the hands-off management style that has proven so successful for both Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. Including rare interviews with executives who run the companies within Berkshire Hathaway holdings, The Warren Buffett CEO provides a unique insider's perspective from managers such as: Lou Simpson and Tony Nicely, Presidents and CEOs of Capital Operations and Operations, respectively, Geico Ajit Jain, President, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group Richard Santulli, Founder and CEO, NetJets Besides revealing the successful management style of the powerhouse holding company known as Berkshire Hathaway, The Warren Buffett CEO sheds light on the company's future as well as on who will succeed the "Oracle of Omaha" when he steps down. You may never get to work with Warren Buffett, but in reading The Warren Buffett CEO you will understand what it is like to work for "the best boss in the world." With a Foreword by Tom Osborne, U.S. Congressman and former University of Nebraska Head Football Coach

Author Biography

ROBERT P. MILES is a Tampa-based author, entrepreneur, freelance journalist, and professional speaker. He has been a shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway for a number of years. Miles is also the author of 101 Reasons to Own the World's Greatest Investment: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (Wiley), for which he received an "unofficial" endorsement from Warren Buffett. Miles's keynote address, Reflections of a Billionaire CEO: How to See You in the Image, has been heard in over twenty countries. He is also the author and presenter of Nightingale-Conant's audio series entitled How to Build Wealth Like Warren Buffett: Principles and Practical Methods Used by the World's Greatest Investor.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: THE BUFFETT CEO. Introduction—The Warren Buffett CEO. Buffett CEO Selection. PART TWO: BERKSHIRE'S CAPITAL SOURCE—THE INSURERS. The Administrator—Tony Nicely, GEICO Insurance. The Back-Up Capital Allocator—Lou Simpson, GEICO Insurance. The Accidental Manager—Ajit Jain, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Division. PART THREE: BERKSHIRE'S FOUNDERS. The Natural—Rose Blumkin, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM). The Visionary—Al Ueltschi, FlightSafety International. The Innovator—Rich Santulli, Executive Jet. PART FOUR: BERKSHIRE'S CEO FAMILY—CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. The Disciple—Don Graham, The Washington Post. The Third-Generation Family Successor—Irvin Blumkin, NFM. The Retired Manager—Frank Rooney, H.H. Brown Shoe. The Principled Manager—Bill Child, R.C. Willey Home Furnishings. The Partner for Life—Melvyn Wolff, Star Furniture. The Shoppertainers—Eliot and Barry Tatelman, Jordon's Furniture. PART FIVE: BERKSHIRE'S CEO SUCCESSORS—THE PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS. The Turnaround Manager—Stan Lipsey, The Buffalo News. The Loyalist—Chuck Huggins, See's Candies. The Professional—Ralph Schey, Scott Fetzer Companies. The Appointed One—Susan Jacques, Borsheim's Fine Jewelry. The Gem of a Retail Merchant—Jeff Comment, Helzberg Diamonds. The Newcomers—Randy Watson, Justin Brands; and Harrold Melton, Acme Building Brands. Buffett CEO Comparisons. Buffett CEO Evaluation and Compensation. Buffett CEO Opportunity. Berkshire Post Buffett. Buffett CEO Interview List. Buffett CEO Family Tree. Buffett CEO SIC Codes. Buffett CEO Timeline. Notes. Index.

Review

"Everyone knows Warren is the greatest investor of our time ... This book for the first time captures his genius as a manager."

Long Description

"Everyone who reads it comes away singing its praises" Warren Buffett Much has been written about Warren Buffett and the philosophy that made him the most successful investor in history, yet nothing until now has been written about his role as manager of the diverse companies under Berkshire Hathaways ownership. Berkshire Hathaway expert Robert Miles explores the hands-off management style that has proven so successful for both Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. Including rare interviews with executives who run the companies within Berkshire Hathaway holdings, The Warren Buffett CEO provides a unique insiders perspective from managers such as: Lou Simpson and Tony Nicely, Presidents and CEOs of Capital Operations and Operations, respectively, Geico Ajit Jain, President, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group Richard Santulli, Founder and CEO, NetJets Besides revealing the successful management style of the powerhouse holding company known as Berkshire Hathaway, The Warren Buffett CEO sheds light on the companys future as well as on who will succeed the "Oracle of Omaha" when he steps down. You may never get to work with Warren Buffett, but in reading The Warren Buffett CEO you will understand what it is like to work for "the best boss in the world." With a Foreword by Tom Osborne, U.S. Congressman and former University of Nebraska Head Football Coach

Feature

• The first book to reveal the management principles that made Berkshire Hathaway the world's greatest investment.
• Traces the evolution of Berkshire's management strategies over the past two decades and makes informed predictions about how the company is likely to be run in the years ahead.
• Contains the latest on Buffett "successor" Lou Simpson of Geico.

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