Play Nice But Win is an audiobook by Michael Dell, narrated by Michael Dell. The unabridged Audible edition runs 10 hrs 35 mins.
Publisher’s Summary
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From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader
In 1984, soon-to-be college dropout Michael Dell hid signs of his fledgling PC business in the bathroom of his University of Texas dorm room. Almost 30 years later, at the pinnacle of his success as founder and leader of Dell Technologies, he found himself embroiled in a battle for his company’s survival. What he’d do next could ensure its legacy—or destroy it completely.
Play Nice But Win is a riveting account of the three battles waged for Dell Technologies: one to launch it, one to keep it, and one to transform it. For the first time, Dell reveals the highs and lows of the company’s evolution amidst a rapidly changing industry—and his own, as he matured into the CEO it needed. With humor and humility, he recalls the mentors who showed him how to turn his passion into a business; the competitors who became friends, foes, or both; and the sharks that circled, looking for weakness. What emerges is the long-term vision underpinning his success: that technology is ultimately about people and their potential.
More than an honest portrait of a leader at a crossroads, Play Nice But Win is a survival story proving that while anyone with technological insight and entrepreneurial zeal might build something great—it takes a leader to build something that lasts.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Michael Dell
- Length: 10 hrs 35 mins
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
- Release year: 2021
- Audible category: Biographies & Memoirs / Professionals & Academics / Business
Listener Ratings
Play Nice But Win holds an average listener rating of 4.6/5 from 761 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.6/5
- Story: 4.6/5
- 5-star ratings: 70% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “A window into the mind of a CEO”
how often do you see a CEO of one of the biggest companies there are, tell their story, explain their personal values and take the time to record the 10 hour long voice over?— Stanislav, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Very inspiring “
Great to hear from Michael Dell himself on how he started Dell and how he kept control of it through the years. Highly recommend— Willreviews, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “It’s feels very genuine”
A real true inspiration. I of course knew made computers, but WOW, never new they were much more. Michael, thank you for making this world a better place ❤— Katy Bagdon, Audible listener
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