Computers have transformed the way people do business. Leaders who have harnessed the power of the computer to communicate, coach, convince, and compete have an edge over those who have not. In this ground-breaking book, Mary E. Boone, one of the world's foremost consultants on computers in the workplace, interviews sixteen of North America's most successful and forward-looking top executives. Here, they reveal how their hands-on relationship with computers is dramatically improving their ability to lead effectively and competitively. Among the leaders are:
Ron Compton, CEO, Aetna Life & Casualty Co.
Debbi Fields, Chairman, Mrs. Field's Cookies, Inc.
Sandy Sigoloff, CEO, LJ Hooker Corporation
Thomas Stephens, Chairman, CEO, and President, Manville Corporation
William Esrey, President and CEO, United Telecom, and Chairman and CEO, US Sprint
Mary E. Boone is a leading authority on organizational communication and collaborative technology. She is the author of Managing Interactively: Executing Business Strategy, Improving Communication, and Creating a Knowledge-Sharing Culture and co-author of The Information Edge. Boone is a frequent speaker, executive coach, and consultant on organizational performance and interactive communication. She is president of Boone Associates, a consulting firm based in Connecticut.