Monday, January 9, 2006

Learn Big Business Secrets:
Charles F. Knight reveals the book he went by

Ensure your company's success, increase your earnings and learn the secrets behind long-term performance. Come to the M.A.C. on Thursday, Jan. 26, for an important insight into the business world and its well-kept secrets.

After repeated questions and longtime probing, former Emerson Chairman and CEO Charles F. Knight shares the secret behind his company’s success in his new book, “Performance Without Compromise: How Emerson Consistently Achieves Winning Results." After repeated questions and longtime probing.” On Jan. 26, he is coming to the M.A.C. to discuss his new book, sign copies of the masterpiece and reveal important tips to keep your business thriving.

During Knight's 27 years as CEO of Emerson, based in St. Louis, the company transformed from a domestic manufacturer to a global technology solutions powerhouse. Emerson’s sales rose more than 16-fold to over $15 billion, and net earnings increased 18-fold to more than $1.4 billion. Emerson has achieved 43 consecutive years of increased earnings and earnings per share, among the longest records of consistent performance among U.S. businesses.

What began in 1890 as a manufacturer of electric motors and fans is now a global leader in technology solutions. The company has been so successful, that corporations, management consultants and business schools benchmark the Emerson management process as a best-practice model.

Naturally, Knight has been probed for years, but his secrets have remained behind a secret veil. With his new book, "Performance Without Compromise: How Emerson Consistently Achieves Winning Results," the important business insights are finally out.

If 43 consecutive years of increased earnings and earnings per share sounds like a recipe for your company's success, join the M.A.C. in welcoming Charles F. Knight to the Club on Thursday, Jan. 26.

This event is brought to you by the M.A.C. Book Club and the Breakfast Club