The Effective Executive

by Peter F. Drucker · 1967

Peter Drucker's short book on executive effectiveness, priorities, contribution, and decision-making.

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Peter F. DruckerManagement writer

Management thinker and author of The Effective Executive.

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Drew Houston Co-founder & CEO, Dropbox

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Business Insider reports Houston naming leadership and management books on Fortune's Leadership Next podcast and summarizes his rationale.

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