An outstanding book about CEOs who excelled at capital allocation. -- Warren Buffett #1 on Warren Buffett's Recommended Reading List, Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Letter, 2012 Named one of 19 Books Billionaire Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Read in Business Insider. A book that details the extraordinary success of CEOs who took a radically different approach to corporate management. -- Charlie Munger, Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation Thorndike explores the importance of thoughtful capital allocation through the stories of eight successful CEOs. A good read for any business leader but especially those willing to chart their own course. -- Michael Dell, chairman of the board of directors