David M. Cote Books
David M. Cote is an American business executive best known for his tenure as Chairman and CEO of Honeywell from 2002 to 2017.
Known for: Winning Now, Winning Later: How Companies Can Succeed in the Short Term While Investing for the Long Term
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Winning Now, Winning Later: How Companies Can Succeed in the Short Term While Investing for the Long Term
In this book, former Honeywell CEO David M. Cote shares his proven strategies for achieving both immediate results and long-term success. Drawing from his experience leading Honeywell through a remarkable transformation, Cote outlines ten essential principles that help leaders balance short-term performance with sustainable growth. The book provides practical insights into decision-making, leadership, and organizational discipline that enable companies to thrive in both the present and the future.
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The Myth of Short-Term vs. Long-Term
Early in my career, I noticed a troubling narrative repeated endlessly: leaders were forced to choose between short-term gains and long-term sustainability. This sounded reasonable, but it was dangerously flawed. Companies stagnate when they accept this myth because it becomes an excuse for poor exe...
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Diagnosing Organizational Problems
The hard truth most leaders avoid is that their biggest challenges are not external competition—they’re internal dysfunctions. Before you can fix anything, you must see your organization clearly. When I arrived at Honeywell, I faced an unsettling reality: people didn’t know what good performance loo...
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About David M. Cote
David M. Cote is an American business executive best known for his tenure as Chairman and CEO of Honeywell from 2002 to 2017. Under his leadership, Honeywell’s market value increased dramatically through disciplined management and strategic investment. Cote has been recognized for his leadership exc...
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David M. Cote is an American business executive best known for his tenure as Chairman and CEO of Honeywell from 2002 to 2017. Under his leadership, Honeywell’s market value increased dramatically through disciplined management and strategic investment. Cote has been recognized for his leadership exc...
David M. Cote is an American business executive best known for his tenure as Chairman and CEO of Honeywell from 2002 to 2017. Under his leadership, Honeywell’s market value increased dramatically through disciplined management and strategic investment. Cote has been recognized for his leadership excellence and his ability to balance short-term performance with long-term growth.
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