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A rare look at the successful executives behind Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett is a legend for his investment philosophy, but few are familiar with the leaders of his companies.

In Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain, Ronald Chan offers an inside look at the early careers of numerous executives and CEOs who have contributed to Berkshire's success. You'll learn about the early career decisions they made, what they gained from their first jobs, the skill sets they acquired, and how they became a part of the world's most dynamic conglomerate.

• Contains lessons that any executive or employee can use to improve their performance
• Based on exclusive interviews with top Berkshire Hathaway executives and CEOs, including David Sokol of MidAmerican Energy, Walter Scott Jr. of Level 3 Communications, Cathy Baron-Tamraz of Business Wire, Brad Kinstler of See's Candies, Marla Gottschalk of the Pampered Chef, Stanford Lipsey of the Buffalo News, and many more
• Offers a wide range of approaches to developing a successful business mindset

With Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain, you'll quickly discover how an exceptional group of managers have contributed to a culture of achievement and how their lessons can be applied to both your career and life.

Ronald Chan is the founder and CEO of Chartwell Capital Limited, a value-based investment management company. Chan is also a columnist for the Standard Newspaper, Better Investing Magazine, and Capital Magazine in China. He received a degree from New York University in Finance and Accounting.

	Preface
1	Exploring Life with Cathy Baron-Tamraz: Business Wire
2	Teaming Up with Randy Watson: Justin Brands
3	Taking Action with Stanford Lipsey: Buffalo News
4	Brainstorming with Barry Tatelman: Jordan's Furniture
5	Adding Value with Dennis Knautz: Acme Brick Company
6	Investigating Business with Brad Kinstler: See's Candies
7	Looking Forward with Marla Gottschalk: The Pampered Chef
8	Striving for Excellence with David Sokol: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
9	Learning to Adapt from Walter Scott Jr: MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
	Conclusion: Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain
	Acknowledgments
	About the Author
	Index

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