Tom Peters Book order (chronological)

A great book for anyone wanting to start a business with a focus on customers. Vernon W. Hill II founded Commerce Bank in 1973, and then sold it to TD Bank. In 2010 he co-founded Metro Bank in the UK. As of 2017, he now has Republic Banks in the United States. A business book focused on branding, differentiation, corporate culture, and organic growth branding, corporate culture, and organic business growth.

The narrative unfolds as Warren Buffett witnesses the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent failure of authorities to respond effectively. From his home in Omaha, he grapples with the enormity of the disaster and feels compelled to take action. The story highlights Buffett's sense of responsibility and his determination to provide assistance in the face of widespread chaos, showcasing his character and the moral imperative that drives him to help those in need during a crisis.

Twenty-five years ago, Herb Kelleher reinvented air travel when he founded Southwest Airlines, where the planes are painted like killer whales, a typical company maxim is "Hire people with a sense of humor," and in-flight meals are never served--just sixty million bags of peanuts a year. By sidestepping "reengineering," "total quality management," and other management philosophies and employing its own brand of business success, Kelleher's airline has turned a profit for twenty-four consecutive years and seen its stock soar 300 percent since 1990.Today, Southwest is the safest airline in the world and ranks number one in the industry for service, on-time performance, and lowest employee turnover rate; and Fortune magazine has twice ranked Southwest one of the ten best companies to work for in America. How do they do it?With unlimited access to the people and inside documents of Southwest Airlines, authors Kevin and Jackie Freiberg share the secrets behind the greatest success story in commercial aviation. Read it and discover how to transfer the Southwest inspiration to your own business and personal life.

Discusses the dramatic impact of globalization and information technology on the business world and examines the diverse ways in which the corporate community must adapt to future trends