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Railroader : the unfiltered genius and controversy of four-time CEO Hunter Harrison / Howard Green.

by Green, Howard, 1959-

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Page Two Books, 2018.

Harrison, Hunter.

Chief executive officers -- United States -- Biography.

Railroad companies -- Canada -- History.

Railroad companies -- United States -- History.

9781989025048 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Unfiltered genius and controversy of four-time CEO Hunter Harrison

290 p. : col. ill.; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Hunter Harrison, the revolutionary railroader from Memphis, dramatically turned four publicly traded companies into cash machines. Starting as a laborer when he was a wayward teenager, Harrison spent a half century in the rail business and nearly two decades running Illinois Central, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and CSX. Never accepting the status quo, Harrison not only renovated established railroads, he forced an industry to shape up. As the pre-eminent proponent of Precision Scheduled Railroading, Harrison created approximately 50 billion in shareholder value. Charming, intimidating, and not afraid to make enemies, the no-bullshit CEO let nothing get in his way. At the same time, he was a talent scout and coach to thousands, and a devoted father and husband for more than fifty years. Railroader offers insights into running all businesses. Howard Green's highly personal biography is deeply researched, based on conversations with Harrison over several years. It also includes candid stories from Harrison's family and colleagues - those who admired him and those who criticized him. Green's access and decades of experience give him the unparalleled ability to tell the story of this uncompromising leader who both inspired and infuriated."--From publisher.

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