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Werk-InformationenBuild: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making von Tony Fadell
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Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone, and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure, and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia. So that's what this book is. An advice encyclopedia. A mentor in a box. Written for anyone who wants to grow at work-from young grads navigating their first jobs to CEOs deciding whether to sell their company-Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascinating insights into some of the most impactful products and people of the 20th century. Each quick entry builds on the previous one, charting Tony's personal journey from a product designer to a leader, from a startup founder to an executive to a mentor. Tony uses examples that are instantly captivating, like the process of building the very first iPod and iPhone. Every chapter is designed to help listeners with a problem they're facing right now-how to get funding for their startup, whether to quit their job or not, or just how to deal with the jerk in the next cubicle. Tony forged his path to success alongside mentors like Steve Jobs and Bill Campbell, icons of Silicon Valley who succeeded time and time again. But Tony doesn't follow the Silicon Valley credo that you have to reinvent everything from scratch to make something great. His advice is unorthodox because it's old school. Because Tony's learned that human nature doesn't change. You don't have to reinvent how you lead and manage-just what you make. And Tony's ready to help everyone make things worth making. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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To me, this book read as a memoir more than a guide or a theoretical treatise. It’s a large “lessons learned” document reflecting on his professional life. And I found it very interesting and compatible with my life experience… until the last part about his life as CEO of Nest technologies. As a CEO, he had a falling out with Google, and I sensed some unresolved emotions (particularly bitterness) about that experience. I felt that he could become more objective and competent in that area. Finally, I felt that as a leader, he valued the strategy of pushing over steady, reasonable management a bit too much.
Fadell approaches life very much like a smart engineer with an interest in business. He tries to master each domain of his life – building technology, managing teams, and leading companies. He even talks about the lessons he’s learned about sales and marketing. He’s relatively honest in his assessments of himself and the companies he works for. Again, the CEO section seems a little raw, like there still are some lessons to be extracted, but that’s only the final part of a long book.
People in early-to-mid career, particularly who have technology as their product, can benefit from perusing this book. Technology is a fast-changing industry, so books like this, approached as contemplative memoirs instead of definitive guides, can help practitioners like me gain insight into building a satisfying career. He readily acknowledges that his career path is not for everyone and provides advice for those on other paths. Though abundantly successful and self-aware, he does not come across as a narcissist – which is why this book can be so helpful to many. If you’re into technology (and who isn’t in some way these days?), then this book can accelerate your effectiveness in helping change the world. ( )