The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success

About this episode

The episode discusses the book 'The Outsiders' and its insights on unconventional CEOs and their strategies for success.

In this podcast, Matt Cochrane & I discuss “The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs” and their radically rational blueprint for success by William Thorndike Jr. The book was written in 2012 and breaks down 8 amazing CEO’s. The CEO’s discussed are: Henry Singelton, Warren Buffett, Tom Murphy, John Malone, Dick Smith, Bill Anders, and Bill Stiriz, and Katharine Graham. I had never read this book, but Matt did. I’m glad he suggested it because I really enjoyed it. Links The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs: https://www.amazon.com/Outsiders-Unconventional-Radically-Rational-Blueprint/dp/1422162672 Disclaimer Nothing on this substack is investment advice. The information in this article is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products. Investment decisions should not be made with this article and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution. Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any…

People in this episode

Host: Value Stock Geek

Guest: Matt Cochrane

Topics covered

• CEOs
• business strategy
• investment philosophy
• leadership
• success stories

Keywords

• CEOs
• business
• investing
• leadership
• success
• The Outsiders
• William Thorndike Jr.

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