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Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World by Ginni Rometty


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Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World by Ginni Rometty, former Chairman and CEO of IBM, is a memoir that intertwines personal narrative with leadership insights. Rometty shares her journey from a challenging childhood to leading one of the world's most iconic companies, offering lessons on driving meaningful change—a concept she terms "good power."

Key Themes:

  • Personal and Professional Growth: Rometty reflects on her experiences, highlighting how overcoming personal adversities shaped her leadership style and commitment to positive change.

  • Principles of Good Power: The book outlines five principles for leading positive change:

    • Serving multiple stakeholders
    • Building belief among skeptics
    • Making tough choices
    • Championing tech ethics and inclusion
    • Demonstrating resilience
    • Leadership in Action: Rometty discusses her tenure at IBM, focusing on initiatives like hiring for skills over degrees and promoting diversity and inclusion.

    • Author Background:

      Ginni Rometty served as IBM's CEO from 2012 to 2020, becoming the company's first female leader. Under her leadership, IBM underwent significant transformations, including a focus on cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Rometty has been recognized among Fortune's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" and Forbes' "World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

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