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About the book
"Play Nice But Win" by Michael Dell is a compelling read for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of business and leadership. Dell shares his personal journey, offering insights into the strategies that helped him build one of the world's leading technology companies. The book emphasizes the importance of cultivating relationships while remaining competitive in a fast-paced industry. Dell's blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice makes this book both relatable and informative. Readers will appreciate his candid approach to challenges, as well as his emphasis on the values of integrity and collaboration. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned leader, this book provides valuable lessons on how to play nice while still aiming for success.The book comes highly recommended by a diverse group of influential figures, including entrepreneurs, investors, and media personalities. Notably, many who endorsed it are leaders in technology and business, such as Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Satya Nadella. This blend of voices highlights a collective appreciation for Dell's insights into leadership and innovation. With recommendations from such a prominent group, it’s clear that "Play Nice But Win" resonates with those who understand the importance of balancing competitiveness with collaboration in today's dynamic business landscape.
In 1984, soon-to-be college dropout Michael Dell hid signs of his fledgling PC business in the bathroom of his University of Texas dorm room. Almost 30 years later, at the pinnacle of his success as founder and leader of Dell Technologies, he found himself embroiled in a battle for his company’s survival. What he’d do next could ensure its legacy—or destroy it completely.
Play Nice But Win is a riveting account of the three battles waged for Dell Technologies: one to launch it, one to keep it, and one to transform it. For the first time, Dell reveals the highs and lows of the company's evolution amidst a rapidly changing industry—and his own, as he matured into the CEO it needed. With humor and humility, he recalls the mentors who showed him how to turn his passion into a business; the competitors who became friends, foes, or both; and the sharks that circled, looking for weakness. What emerges is the long-term vision underpinning his success: that technology is ultimately about people and their potential.
More than an honest portrait of a leader at a crossroads, Play Nice But Win is a survival story proving that while anyone with technological insight and entrepreneurial zeal might build something great—it takes a leader to build something that lasts.
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What readers say about ‘Play Nice But Win’
Richard Branson on Play Nice But Win
"Takes us on a riveting journey from the dorm room at the University of Texas to the boardroom of one of the world’s largest tech companies."
Adam Grant on Play Nice But Win
"The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it."
Jamie Dimon on Play Nice But Win
"Provides a powerful portrait of his life—the early years, the obstacles and challenges, the successes and triumphs."
Walter Isaacson on Play Nice But Win
"A fast-paced tale of launching a public company, taking it private, and then taking it public again."
Satya Nadella on Play Nice But Win
"Tells his story, that of his iconic company and the grit required to compete in the ever-growing technology industry."
Eric Schmidt on Play Nice But Win
"Tells you how to be successful and true to your values in this awe-inspiring narrative of what it takes."
Howard Schultz on Play Nice But Win
"Has insights for leaders at every stage, from entrepreneur to CEO."
Bill Gates on Play Nice But Win
"Walks you through every step of his journey, from starting a company in his college dorm to pulling off the largest all-tech acquisition in history."
Ray Dalio on Play Nice But Win
"Takes you into the real world of building and transforming an empire."
Marc Andreessen on Play Nice But Win
"An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company."
Malcolm Gladwell on Play Nice But Win
"The quietest of the entrepreneurs who created the modern computer business finally tells his story.'"
Marc Benioff on Play Nice But Win
"Shares his incredible journey as founder and CEO of one of the most iconic and admired tech companies."
Sheryl Sandberg on Play Nice But Win
"As much a story about resilience as it is about business."
Matthew McConaughey on Play Nice But Win
"An autobiographical thriller, and Michael Dell is the gangster protagonist."
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