52 1/2 Years of Anecdotes and Advice for Aspiring Executives
by Dave Osborn
Taking Charge!: 52½ Years of Anecdotes and Advice for Aspiring Executives is a practical guide for what they don’t teach you in business school or on the job. As Henry Ford once said, “You can’t teach experience,” but Osborn speaks with over half a century of experience in one of the most volatile industries of the last decades – telecommunications and broadband. From developing people skills to mastering strategic planning for forecasting, Taking Charge is easy to read and full of advice that can be put to work the next day at the office. Whether you are an up-and-comer or a seasoned pro, there are valuable tips and advice that will prepare you for leadership responsibilities, particularly if you manage and lead millennials and Gen Y’ers.
Retired Guy Who Likes to Write
Dave Osborn is a retired technology CEO whose passion for storytelling launched a fulfilling second career as an author. He began writing with Taking Charge!, a business leadership memoir reflecting on his 52+ years in the technology industry. He followed it with The Adventures of Piper, a non-fiction children’s series inspired by his beloved rescue dog and therapy partner, Piper. Dave’s first fiction novel, Signals of Deception, is a geopolitical thriller that introduces CIA Special Agent Scott Douglass, a character who will return in future installments. His books are available on Amazon and at www.daveosbornbooks.com.
