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How IBM's Sam Palmisano Redefined the Global Corporation

Harvard Business Review

When Palmisano retired this month, the media chronicled his success by focusing on IBM's 21% annual growth in earnings per share and its increase in market capitalization to $218 billion. The real story behind IBM's success is the course Palmisano set for 21st century global enterprises. Never confuse charisma with leadership.

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Successful Leadership Is Not One Size Fits All

Coaching Tip

Of course, in business management, we all learned the double-edged sword quality of management by celebrity. GE is known for its diversity and ability to function competitively in many markets. Of course, both systems work. Here, diversity in the decision-making fits the terrain. Many-market organization.