Get ready for the definitive look at Berkshire Hathaway,
the world’s largest and most successful conglomerate.
The Warren Buffett CEO, 25th Anniversary Edition dives
deep into the transformation of a legendary company and its leaders.
Readers will learn about:
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From
$1 Billion to $47 Billion: Track the stunning growth of Net
Operating Earnings and explore Berkshire Hathaway’s strategic shift from
relying solely on insurance investments to incorporating massive growth in
insurance underwriting income, manufacturing, service, retail, railroads,
and energy.
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The
Next Era: Buffett to Abel: An in-depth analysis of the transition
from "teacher" Warren Buffett to his designated
"coach," Greg Abel. Discover how Abel's management style will
sustain Berkshire's unique culture and drive future expansion.
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The
Untouchable Culture: Uncover the secret behind Warren Buffett’s
proudest 56 year career achievement: never losing a subsidiary CEO to a
competitor―a remarkable record that continues 25 years later. Hear from
the executives themselves on how this loyalty is maintained through a
historic leadership change.
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The
Insurance Engine: Four new chapters dedicated to the core of
Berkshire’s success. Meet the three insurance executive wizards, including
Ajit Jain’s potential successor, generating profitable float and the
exceptional investment manager entrusted with a portion of the multi
billion equity portfolio.
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Inspiration
& Innovation: Read the incredible story of Katie Farmer, who
rose from intern to become the world’s first female railroad CEO, driving
a substantial portion of Berkshire's operating earnings.
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Building
America: Explore how Clayton Homes, under family
manager Kevin Clayton's leadership, expanded from his father’s
management of a family business publicly traded one to wholly
owned Berkshire subsidiary and becoming the nation's largest home builder.
Plus, the must-read Appendixes! Featuring a "Then and
Now" update on subsidiary CEOs, a jaw-dropping chart of the
"Conglomerate of Everything," and a humbling list of 25 Years of
Mistakes made by the world’s greatest investor.
About the Author
ROBERT P. MILES is a Tampa-based entrepreneur
and author of 101 Reasons to Own the World’s Greatest Investment:
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, which received an unofficial
endorsement from Warren Buffett himself. A graduate of the University of
Michigan Business School, Miles has conducted exclusive interviews with
Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary CEOs and shares his insights through numerous speaking
engagements on Buffett’s management philosophy and investment approach.
