book author David Novak in search of work, he sent out not standard resumes, but a brochure with poems of his own composition about why he should be hired for a vacant position. Then he got a job at PepsiCo, worked for eleven years in all sorts of positions and was sure that he would vegetate like that until retirement. But one fine day...

No, just don't think that this is a Hollywood story about a loser who caught the eye of the celestials and was assigned an experiment for the sake of the president of a corporation. Of course, when PepsiCo employees found out that the management decided to separate the holding's restaurant business into a separate structure, they had no idea who would be entrusted with its management, however, David Novak, who was appointed to this post, was still not chosen by chance - some he certainly had experience. It’s another matter to move from major marketers straight away to director generals - to the position of chairman of the board of directors and CEO of Yum! Brands (the world's largest restaurant chain - 35,000 restaurants around the world, brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, etc.) .

It is clear that getting an appointment does not mean becoming the boss - it is important to hold on and show the celestial shareholders that their choice was correct. Actually, the book is exactly about this - what to do if you suddenly became the head of a newly created company with a turnover of ten billion dollars, how to use all your own and other people's experience, process an avalanche of new information in order not only to stay in your chair, but and build a real beautiful business.

“What I want to achieve with my book is to help other people realize their ambitions, no matter what direction their careers take, by showing by my own example how I managed to realize mine,” says the author himself. Everything is relative in business. Whoever you work for, always look at your peers in position and status and judge for yourself whether they are superior to you in anything. If you're as competitive as I am, work hard to be better than them. And when you succeed, you will look at your boss and think: “What is there in him that is not in me? “And then you start working so as to become better than him. It has always helped me advance in my career."

Unlike many other memoirs of financiers or industrialists, this book is especially valuable for its "proximity to the people" - after all, street bistros, like no other business, are connected with ordinary people, both customers and those who stand at the counter. Moreover, the owners of each individual point are small franchisee companies. Can you imagine what a bunch of questions the new boss had to solve, and what a tangle of relationships to unravel? He set up a council of chefs and tasted fried chicken with them and chose the recipe, thought through the service and built a system of relationships with franchisee partners. The KFC or Pizza Hut companies existed for many years before being merged under Yum!Brands.

David Novak managed to shake up the old system and bring the company to a different level of turnover and profit. Anyone who has ever had to eat, for example, at KFC, can get an idea of ​​\u200b\u200bhis achievements. And in itself, the opening of new bistros around the world already speaks of the success of the business. The book is written in normal human language, without specific terms and special cleverness. All the problems described are clearly understandable to anyone who has encountered management at any level. After reading it, it makes sense to think, but if you were appointed boss tomorrow, would you manage?

“Once in a lifetime, fate knocks on everyone’s door. But often this one sits in a neighboring tavern and does not hear a knock.

When PepsiCo employees learned that management had decided to spin off the holding's restaurant division into a separate company, they had no idea who would be entrusted with its management. And they certainly did not expect that this person would be their colleague David Novak. As, however, David himself did not assume this ...

This book is about what to do if you suddenly became the head of a newly created company with a turnover of ten billion dollars. About how to use all your life experience and an avalanche of new information, so as not only to “not burn out” in a new place, but also to turn half the kingdom that has fallen on you into a strong empire.

And a little about what to do BEFORE you, if the opportunity arises, become the head of the company.

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If you think there are no Cinderella stories in business, you are wrong. They happen. True, in a business fairy tale, Cinderella and the good fairy are one and the same hero.

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“No one knows in advance what he is capable of”
“What I want to achieve with this book is to help other people realize their ambitions, no matter what direction their careers take, by showing through my own example how I managed to realize mine.” “In business, everything is relative. Whoever you work for, always look at your peers in position and status and judge for yourself whether they are superior to you in anything. If you're as competitive as I am, work hard to be better than them. And when you succeed, you will look at your boss and think: “What is there in him that is not in me? “And then you start working so as to become better than him. It has always helped me advance in my career." "There is a huge difference between what you know and what you do"

What is this book about:
“Once in a lifetime, fate knocks on everyone’s door. But often this one sits in a neighboring tavern and does not hear a knock.

When PepsiCo employees learned that management had decided to spin off the holding's restaurant division into a separate company, they had no idea who would be entrusted with its management. And they certainly did not expect that this person would be their colleague David Novak. As, however, David himself did not assume this ...

This book is about what to do if you suddenly became the head of a newly created company with a turnover of ten billion dollars. About how to use all your life experience and an avalanche of new information, so as not only to “not burn out” in a new place, but also to turn half the kingdom that has fallen on you into a strong empire.

And a little about what to do BEFORE you, if the opportunity arises, become the head of the company.

Feature of the book:
If you think there are no Cinderella stories in business, you are wrong. They happen. True, in a business fairy tale, Cinderella and the good fairy are one and the same hero.

From the author:
“No one knows in advance what they are capable of” “What I want to achieve with my book is to help other people realize their ambitions, no matter what direction their careers take, showing by my own example how I managed to realize their". “In business, everything is relative. Whoever you work for, always look at your peers in position and status and judge for yourself whether they are superior to you in anything. If you're as competitive as I am, work hard to be better than them. And when you succeed, you will look at your boss and think: “What is there in him that is not in me? “And then you start working so as to become better than him. It has always helped me advance in my career." "There is a huge difference between what you know and what you do"

Reviews

The book is really interesting but not very informative. Bribes with an unconventional approach to the author's biography, but then you realize that the "secret" of success is simple - the author works hard, is not afraid to make mistakes and is ready to share all this with others.
A motivational book about how to become a leader... and how to stay in this position!

This book was both enjoyable and disappointing at the same time.
I'll start with the second and finish with the first.
The title of the book does not quite match the description. I expected:
- either a detailed biographical description of the author's path to his career heights
- or practical advice with examples from your own experience
- well, either a mix of the first two points
There is nothing like it in the book.
The book is rather a management experience, advice in the field of leadership, motivation, work with clients, etc. very organically woven into the biography of the author. And this book is very good. A kind of Iacocca - 2 :)

I would recommend this book to every leader.
Great story of a successful career. Lots of tips and advice.

A very entertaining but not very useful read. All in all, this is a motivational book.

Don't expect specific advice (unless you're a fast food manager), but overall a good read for your free time.

Great book for a 3 hour airplane flight. Americans generally have a very simple and understandable style, it is easily perceived even when reading in conditions of extraneous noise and din. At the same time, despite the apparent simplicity, the book is filled with useful tips based on the experience of the author. By the way, the author was the CEO of YAM!, who heads one of the largest chains of fast food restaurants in the world: Pizzu Hut, Tacco Bell and others.
David Novak talks about his career experience, how he managed to go from a copywriter to a manager of one of the world's largest companies. Of course, luck favors those who are willing to take risks and give in to chance. But there is a lot in the book about the personal skills that Novak developed in himself. There is a lot of Novak himself in it, his life circumstances, which also influenced his career conditions. The book is filled with Yam-style advice on employee motivation, team building, and recruiting. For managers who care not only about their own personal career, but also about the career of each of their subordinates, this book is a must-read. After all, it is the staff motivated for high-quality productive work that will help you achieve personal success in your career.