Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It : Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO of a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company
Overview
"A fascinating, informative, and inspiring read from start to finish." --Midwest Book Review Publishers Weekly Bestseller USA Today Bestseller Imagine a successful company culture where people joyfully do meaningful work they believe in, alongside supportive, positive, enthusiastic colleagues. From the former CEO of WD-40 Company, this guide will show you how to make this vision a reality--and how to become a true leader along the way. In Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It, Chairman Emeritus Garry Ridge tells the story of how he helped grow WD-40 Company into one of the world's most recognized and beloved brands. How did he do it? By following the wisdom of Aristotle: "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." In his trademark Aussie storytelling fashion, Garry shares experiences from his life that combine to create a deep well of leadership wisdom. You'll discover:
- How one letter from a devoted father inspired Garry's thinking around the legacy of positive, lasting memories
- How to transform any workplace into a community where everyone thrives in psychological safety
- The importance of never getting too impressed with yourself
- The number one responsibility of every leader, regardless of position
- What he learned when he thought he was smarter than a hotel fire alarm on a cold, rainy London night
- Garry's takeaway from the time he rode a horse to Wall Street, dressed in full knight's armor
- What makes a soul-sucking CEO (and how not to be one)
Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It is the story of Garry's grand adventure in his own words, broken down into learning moments--those flashes of insight that have made all the difference in the world.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781637746295
- ISBN-10: 1637746296
- Publisher: Matt Holt Books
- Publish Date: March 2025
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
- Page Count: 256
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