Leadership and the Computer

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