MANAGERS, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?: HARD-HIT(ISBN=) 英文原版

　　The former head of Verizon is talking.
　　Can you afford not to hear what he has to say?
　　”This is an essential read for every manager’s, or aspiring
manager’s, success for one simple reason: it is all authentic and
it works.”
　　–Ivan G. Seidenberg, CEO, Verizon (from the Foreword)
　　
　　”Even though Denny was a fierce competitor, I couldn’t help but
admire him for his strong track record of performance, his
no-nonsense approach, and his honesty and integrity.”
　　–Dan Hesse, CEO, Sprint Nextel
　　
　　”Denny Strigl is one of the most consummate competitors I have
ever known! That’s saying a lot considering the 14 years I played
in the National Football League. I have been a front-row observer
of his business acumen at Verizon for the past 7 years as the
president and CEO of CTIA. The Wireless Association. In this book,
in typical Strigl manner, Denny pulls no punches! Managers, Can You
Hear Me Now? is a straightforward and honest look at priorities and
decision making in today’s fast-paced world as told by not just a
survivor but a success in this competitive world.”
　　–Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless
Association, former U.S. Congressman, and former NFL player
　　
　　”A must-read for managers at every level in companies large and
small. A road map for management success written in quintessential
Denny Strigl style–clear, concise, and direct.”
　　–James E. Rohr, Chairman and CEO, PNC Financial Services
Group
　　
　　”This book brims with refreshing candor and common sense about
what it takes to become a manager who delivers results.”
　　–Antonio M. Perez, Chairman and CEO, Eastman Kodak Company
　　
　　”A must read for business leaders and managers in today’s global
competitive marketplace where teamwork and decision making is so
critical to success.”
　　–William G. Parrett, former CEO, Deloitte
　　　　

  　For managers, behavior is the real key to achievement.
In order to stop struggling and start delivering, you need to close
the gap between what you know and what you do. That’s been Denny
Strigl’s method, and now it can be yours, too.
　　
　　Among the most prominent architects of the wireless
communications industry, the former Verizon Wireless president and
CEO has had one of the most remarkable careers in modern business.
In Managers, Can You Hear Me Now?, Strigl shares all the skills and
techniques he used to build Verizon into one of the greatest growth
companies in any industry. You’ll learn how to:
　　
　　Create a corporate culture where trust, respect, and integrity
flourish- and employees and customers alike are appropriately
served
　　”Eliminate the fluff,” get focused, and stop wasting time on
things that don’t matter
　　Address issues proactively before they become problems–even
employee performance issues
　　Get past your “blind spots,” reinforce priorities consistently,
and communicate with clarity
　　Master the Four Fundamentals of Management: growing revenue,
getting new customers, keeping the customers you already have, and
eliminating costs
　　Managers, Can You Hear Me Now? includes additional suggestions
for bringing the best of your energy and passion into your work,
helpful anedcotes from Strigl’s career, simple self-assessment
questions, and even a look at how your business day as a successful
manager should play out.
　　
　　Whether you’re the CEO of a large corporation or run your own
small business, the lessons from Managers, Can You Hear Me Now? are
sure to come through–loud and clear.