Google Speaks, Janet Lowe
Google Speaks, Janet Lowe
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Google Speaks
Secrets of the Worlds Greatest Billionaire Entrepreneurs, Sergey Brin and Larry Page

Author: Janet Lowe

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Unabridged: 6 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 04/28/2009


Synopsis

In many ways, Google is the prototype of a successful twenty-first century company. It uses technology in new ways to make information universally accessible; promotes a corporate culture that encourages creativity among its employees; and takes its role as a corporate citizen very seriously, investing in green initiatives and developing the largest corporate foundation in the US.

Following in the footsteps of her bestselling Warren Buffett Speaks —written in a conversational style that successfully captures the essence of these business leaders—Janet Lowe reveals the amazing story behind one of the most important new companies of our time by exploring the people and philosophies that have made Google a global phenomenon in less than 15 years. She offers an engaging look at how its founders transformed their vision of a better Internet search engine into a business colossus with about $16 billion in annual revenue. Lowe discusses the values that drive Brin and Page—both living fairly modest lives despite each having a net worth of over $15.9 billion—and details how they have created a culture that fosters fun, yet keeps Google at the forefront of technology through relentless R&D investments and imaginative partnerships with organizations such as NASA.

Examining Google’s breakthrough business strategies which transformed online advertising and changed the way we look at corporate responsibility and employee relations, we see why Google may be a harbinger of where corporate America is headed. Also addressed are controversies surrounding Google, such as copyright infringement, antitrust concerns and personal privacy.

What started out as a university research project conducted by Sergey Brin and Larry Page has ended up revolutionizing the world. Google Speaks shows you how their drive and determination have allowed them to create one of today’s most powerful companies.

About Janet Lowe

Janet Lowe is the author of the bestselling Warren Buffett Speaks, Jack Welch Speaks, and Bill Gates Speaks, all from Wiley. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Yiting on August 06, 2009

Lessons from Larry and Sergey * Don't focus on the money; focus instead on excellent results. * Have fun. ... Traits of those who change the world (Gates, Buffett, Welch, Turner, Winfrey...) * They trust themselves... Intuition * Fresh thinking * Curious * Imagination * Bold If you haven't read any Google re......more

Goodreads review by Razakius on July 19, 2009

It was a very interested read, however the layout of it was a bit chaotic. In a way this kind of fit along with how the author was presenting Google as an organization. However, more than anything it just seemed to be a collection of tidbits that the author found while surfing the internet. Still, t......more

Goodreads review by Blog on Books on March 29, 2010

It sounds funny – ‘Google Speaks.’ Until one considers that writer Janet Lowe has spent the last half-decade developing what has come to be known in business book circles as the ‘Speaks series.’ Lowe is the same business profiler who has given us overviews of several of America’s top companies throu......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on October 03, 2012

I learned a lot more about Google than I thought I would ever know! :) However this book did inspire me to try out some new things using Google. I am pretty sure I NEED to work at the Googleplex (Preferably the Dublin, Ireland location! *Ahem* Google I can send you my CV!!!). Otherwise I tabbed a lot......more

Goodreads review by Saroj on January 07, 2016

Well it was interesting, but a little bit boring too..Its good to know all the history behind Google's evolution but i didn't find anything particular which is inspiring. Its more of a Google history book, compiled from online resources. Most of the time, the author seems to repeat the same stuff ag......more