Writing in an exciting, fast-paced narrative design, Gerstner takes readers through his encounters at IBM — from the high-powered recruiting pressure to take the Chairman’s position, to first times face to face learning the strengths and weaknesses of IBM, to formulating and successfully applying a turnaround strategy.

Filled up with Gerstner’s personal insights as he explores the company, institutes changes, and rebuilds IBM for the 21st century, readers will have unprecedented usage of the mind from the CEO. Relaxing and candid throughout, Gerstner pulls no punches as shows readers what he did and just why he achieved it.