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Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty delivers a powerful combination of memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive meaningful change.

Ginni Rometty led one of the world's most iconic companies, and in Good Power she recounts her groundbreaking path from a challenging childhood to becoming the CEO of IBM and one of the world's most influential business leaders. With candor and depth, Rometty shares milestones from her life and career while redefining power as a way to drive meaningful change in positive ways for ourselves, our organizations, and for the many, not just the few—a concept she calls "good power."

Rometty's "memoir with purpose" combines the experiences that defined her life—personal hurdles, high-stakes decisions, passionate advocacy—with the actionable advice of a coaching session to highlight lessons that shape authentic leadership. Behind-the-scenes stories and practical guidance offer us a blueprint for how we can all use good power to advance our careers, inspire our teams, improve our companies, and create healthier societies.

The book begins with raw, vivid memories from Rometty's youth and early professional years as she recalls the trauma and the role models that formed her belief that how we lead is as important as what we achieve. She learns early on that good power is a choice available to everyone, even to those without money, status, or impressive titles.

Rometty then shows us how her concept of good power evolved as she grew from a first-time manager to a transformative CEO. Stories told through the lens of five principles—be in service of others; build belief; know what must change and what must endure; steward good tech; be resilient—reveal tools that anyone can apply to achieve real change at any stage of their life and work.

Rometty also encourages us to use good power at scale to bring about urgent societal change. She shares insights from her own journey to create a more equitable world by leading the SkillsFirst movement, which connects underserved populations with family-sustaining jobs by transforming hiring, education, and training.

With heart, humility, and conviction, Good Power offers an inspiring, compelling guide to creating meaningful change in our lives.

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Named one of "10 Audiobooks That Bring Out Your Fearless Inner Leader" by Inc. magazine

An Axiom Business Book Award Winner in Memoir/Biography

Named one of the Top 23 Leadership Books of 2023 by The Next Big Idea Club

Named one of the best management books of 2023 by Børsen.

"By using a purposeful, practical approach to problem-solving, Rometty demonstrates how to blend authenticity, relationships, and curiosity with vision, rigor, and conviction as she did during her time as the first female CEO of an iconic global company." — INC magazine

Named one of "7 Books by Women Leaders That Will Accelerate Your Success" by CHIEF

"An emotive journey of overcoming adversity in life and the exercising of ethical power in managing change." — Irish Tech News

Named one of "4 of the Most Anticipated Business Books You Need to Read in 2023" by Inc. magazine

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"Rometty's practical wisdom is refreshingly honest and inspiring. Her book will change your definition of power, your relationship to it, and the path you take to earn and deploy it." — Mary Barra, Chair and CEO, General Motors

"Ginni Rometty championed stakeholder capitalism, ethical tech, and inclusion years before they were movements. What will you champion? This book will inspire you to find out and act." — will.i.am, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and artist

"Good Power is a wonderful read, revealing Rometty's personal journey and outlining a movement to reinvent education and create more inclusive and equitable economies." — Indra Nooyi, former Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo

"Ginni Rometty is an inspiring leader who knows that you have what it takes to succeed and improve the world. Her story can be your playbook." — Ray Dalio, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Principles; founder, Bridgewater Associates

"An insightful read that I recommend to anyone interested in how an individual can come to influence the world." — Walter Isaacson, author, Steve Jobs and The Code Breaker

"In Good Power, one of the world's most admired leaders reveals pivotal principles that propelled her success. It's a refreshingly personal, resoundingly practical read on gaining power and using it to empower." — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Think Again

"Ginni Rometty made bold changes to reposition IBM for the future, reinventing 50 percent of the company's portfolio. She knows how to build, transform, and lead a successful life and a successful organization. In Good Power she provides the principles for doing just that." — Hank Paulson, 74th US Treasury Secretary; Chairman, the Paulson Institute

"A fascinating book about overcoming disadvantage and claiming one's own potential. What makes Rometty a truly exceptional leader is her commitment to using her power to make a positive and lasting difference in others' lives." — Ken Frazier, former Chairman and CEO, Merck

"A humble, authentic book about how to discover and expand the leader within yourself. Rometty's unforgettable story and her book's three-part structure are both a guide for emerging leaders and a call to action for CEOs and government leaders." — Marillyn Hewson, former Chairman, President, and CEO, Lockheed Martin

About the Author

Ginni Rometty was the ninth Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM. Under her leadership, the 100-year-old company reinvented 50 percent of its portfolio, built a $25 billion hybrid cloud business, and established leadership in AI and quantum computing. Rometty also drove record results in diversity and inclusion and supported the explosive growth of an innovative high school program to prepare the workforce of the future in more than twenty-eight countries. Through her work with the Business Roundtable, Rometty helped redefine the purpose of the corporation. She has been named Fortune's #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row, is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and was honored with the designation of Officier in the French Légion d'Honneur. Today Rometty serves on multiple boards and cochairs OneTen, a coalition committed to upskilling, hiring, and promoting one million Black Americans by 2030 into family-sustaining jobs and careers. She is married to Mark Rometty.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard Business Review Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 7, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1647823226
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1647823221
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 1 x 8.7 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #137,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #916 in Leadership & Motivation

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Ginni Rometty was the ninth Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM. Under her leadership, the 100-year-old company reinvented 50 percent of its portfolio, built a $25 billion hybrid cloud business, and established leadership in AI and quantum computing. Rometty also drove record results in diversity and inclusion and supported the explosive growth of an innovative high school program to prepare the workforce of the future in over twenty-eight countries.

Through her work with the Business Roundtable, Rometty helped redefine the purpose of the corporation. She has been named Fortune’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row, is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and has been honored with the designation of Officier in the French Légion d’Honneur.

Today, Rometty serves on multiple boards and cochairs OneTen, a coalition committed to upskilling, hiring, and promoting one million Black Americans by 2030 into family-sustaining jobs and careers. She is married to Mark Rometty.

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Nancy K
Affirming insights into leadership
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
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I loved this book. I came away inspired by Ginni Rometty's thoughtfulness, and her long thread of committed purpose and principles amid complex advances in technology and markets during her 40 years at IBM.

I liked the peak inside IBM and getting a better understanding of its history and values and the enormous consequences of the decisions they make, like one Rometty faced about divesting R&D and/or manufacturing areas from the company portfolio. While IBM is gigantic, an application from the book for my own small business is that defining and living out operating principles is as thrilling and courageous as it gets.

Thank you Ginni Rometty for sharing your personal story with the world and inspiring me, even with your handwritten note at the end of the book. It's not the what of what you've accomplished, it's the how.

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An Inspirational Guide to Leading with Purpose
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
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In this insightful book, Ginny Rometty shares her journey as the former CEO of IBM and offers a compelling perspective on leadership. Good Power focuses on how leaders can use their influence to create positive change, not only within their organizations but also in the world at large. Rometty emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven leadership, ethical decision-making, and fostering inclusivity in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.

What I appreciated most was how the book blends practical advice with powerful examples from Rometty’s own experiences at IBM. Her reflections on the challenges of leadership and her commitment to innovation and people-first thinking are truly inspiring.

Good Power is a must-read for anyone looking to lead with integrity, inspire others, and create meaningful change in their work and beyond.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
In this insightful book, Ginny Rometty shares her journey as the former CEO of IBM and offers a compelling perspective on leadership. Good Power focuses on how leaders can use their influence to create positive change, not only within their organizations but also in the world at large. Rometty emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven leadership, ethical decision-making, and fostering inclusivity in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.

What I appreciated most was how the book blends practical advice with powerful examples from Rometty’s own experiences at IBM. Her reflections on the challenges of leadership and her commitment to innovation and people-first thinking are truly inspiring.

Good Power is a must-read for anyone looking to lead with integrity, inspire others, and create meaningful change in their work and beyond.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
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This book is mostly a biography, which is understandable but the title led me to expect more.

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Excellent in so many ways
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Not self-help, motivational, or a recipe for success kind of book. I guess it really is a memoir, yet so much can be learned from the stories, both deeply personal as well as professional. The accountants seem very sincere and the ideas behind the concept of good power sufficiently defined. I have been a fan of Big Blue, now I am also a fan of Ginni.

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Jessica B.
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The book was really hard to follow. Chapters extremely long. Very good principles about Skills First and growth but wasn’t a very engaging read.

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Good Power - Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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A well written autobiography and remarkable life story. Rometty shares her values, methods, work ethic, how she transformed IBM into a very different company, and new ideas for addressing tech resource shortage while creating a “rising tide for ALL”. (Something Jack Kemp dreamed of so long ago.)
As a former IBMer, it is great to see how the company has transitioned to what it is today, largely as a result of Rometty’s leadership and values.

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A worthwhile read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
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This is not a dry textbook on leadership or management style. It is a personal and vivid journey through the ups and downs of Ginni’s personal and professional life and how it informs her evolving values. These lessons now form how she continues in her post-IBM life and work. It is very thought provoking and well worth the read. It’s good to know there are still principled people In positions of power.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
As a woman who has worked at IBM for more than 30 years, I am thrilled to be able to receive an advance copy of this book for my honest review.

This was a very interesting book, having seen Gianni’s policies form from an employee perspective, but to learn what led her to make the decisions she did. From her childhood as one of 4 siblings whose father left, she and all her siblings were driven to work hard, all became influential members of their chosen companies. What I didn’t realize was that she has a passion for finding talented people regardless of their background or education. From starting the P-Tech program to her involvement in the OneTen group now, she continues to drive progress in Black and underserved communities for employment opportunities in tech.

It was also enjoyable reading anecdotal stories about IBMers past and present (including one unnamed individual), bringing back memories. It is what I would call a business biography, and worth the read.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

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فهيم
Remarkable lessons-learned stories
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2023
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I’m a long time fan of Gin but this book took me to another level of respect and admiration. Thanks for practical advices on how to drive a “ Good Power”

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I’m a long time fan of Gin but this book took me to another level of respect and admiration. Thanks for practical advices on how to drive a “ Good Power”

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Exzellent! Schnelle Lieferung und super Zustand!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2023
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Brilliant story of personal triumph. Very thoughtfully written.

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Not many corporate management and leadership stories of IBM....
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Absolutely brilliant and beautiful read.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 2, 2023
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Everything I say won’t translate the true feel that I felt while reading this fantastic book. Thank you, Ginni. Cheers.

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