num_pages: 304
description: The numerous anecdotes alone are worth the price of the book . . . most readers will find themselves asking why everyone doesn't run a business as preached by the chief executive of Continental Airlines.-The Washington Post Book World. . . in an age where managing seems increasingly complicated, some of Bethune's prescriptions are refreshingly straightforward.-Business WeekFrom Worst to First outlines Gordon Bethune's triumphs . . . about the turnaround he's led at Continental, a perennial basket case that's become an industry darling.-The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFrom Worst to First is [Gordon Bethune's] story of Continental Airlines' turnaround under his command . . . The blueprint has worked . . . Fortune magazine named Continental the company that has 'raised its overall marks more than any other in the 1990s.'-The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAll of Gordon Bethune's proceeds from this book will be donated to the We Care Trust, a nonprofit organization that assists Continental Airlines' employees and their families in times of need.
language: English
title: From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback
titlecomplete: From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback
genres: Business, Leadership, Aviation, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 300
publisher: Wiley