Acknowledgements p. vii
Bill Gates: A New Chapter p. ix
The Life and Times of Bill Gates p. 1
1 Be in the Right Place at the Right Time p. 17
Gates is one of a new breed of techie business leaders who combine technical know-how with business acumen
2 Fall in Love with the Technology p. 33
One of the most important aspects of Microsoft's continued success was Gates' technological knowledge
3 Take No Prisoners p. 47
Gates as a tough deal maker
4 Hire Very Smart People p. 57
Microsoft's famous campus in Redmond creates the perfect environment for high-IQ employees
5 Learn to Survive p. 73
In Microsoft, Gates created a voracious learning machine, a major factor in its success
6 Don't Expect Any Thanks p. 85
At Microsoft, Gates got more media attention than the rest of the IT industry put together. Much of it was negative
7 Assume the Visionary Position p. 97
Go up on your mountain. Much of Gates' success was derived from his ability to translate technical visions into marketing strategies
8 Cover all the Bases p. 113
Gates pursues multiple objectives simultaneously
9 Build a Byte-Sized Business p. 125
Think big but keep it simple
10 Never, Ever, Take Your Eye Off the Ball p. 135
Despite his enormous wealth and achievements, Gates remained relentless at Microsoft. He had no intention of repeating the mistakes of other once dominant computer companies such as IBM
And Finally: Know When it's Time to Move On p. 145
Great CEOs know when it is time to move on to new challenges. The way Gates managed his exit as a full-time employee at Microsoft should be a lesson to all leaders
How to Get Rich the Bill Gates Way p. 157
Last Word p. 163
Notes p. 167
Index p. 173