" Everyone knows Warren is the greatest investor of our time. . . .This book for the first time captures his genius as a manager." -- Jack WelchThe first book to reveal the investment and management strategies of the Berkshire Hathaway all-star management team. Much has been written about Warren Buffett and his investment philosophy; little has been made public about the inside management of Berkshire Hathaway. With a market cap exceeding 100 billion , Berkshire Hathaway has a market value surpassing many icons of American business such as Dell, AT&T, Disney, Ford, Gillette, American Express, and GM. Drawing on his personal experiences as well as those of Berkshire's chief executives, officers, and directors interviewed for this book, Berkshire insider Robert P. Miles provides a unique look at the Berkshire Hathaway culture and its management principles.

PART ONE: THE BUFFETT CEO.Introduction--The Warren Buffett CEO.Buffett CEO Selection.PART TWO: BERKSHIRE'S CAPITAL SOURCE--THE INSURERS.The Administrator--Tony Nicely, GEICO Insurance.The Back-Up Capital Allocator--Lou Simpson, GEICO Insurance.The Accidental Manager--Ajit Jain, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Division.PART THREE: BERKSHIRE'S FOUNDERS.The Natural--Rose Blumkin, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM).The Visionary--Al Ueltschi, FlightSafety International.The Innovator--Rich Santulli, Executive Jet.PART FOUR: BERKSHIRE'S CEO FAMILY--CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.The Disciple--Don Graham, The Washington Post.The Third-Generation Family Successor--Irvin Blumkin, NFM.The Retired Manager--Frank Rooney, H.H. Brown Shoe.The Principled Manager--Bill Child, R.C. Willey Home Furnishings.The Partner for Life--Melvyn Wolff, Star Furniture.The Shoppertainers--Eliot and Barry Tatelman, Jordon's Furniture.PART FIVE: BERKSHIRE'S CEO SUCCESSORS--THE PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS.The Turnaround Manager--Stan Lipsey, The Buffalo News.The Loyalist--Chuck Huggins, See's Candies.The Professional--Ralph Schey, Scott Fetzer Companies.The Appointed One--Susan Jacques, Borsheim's Fine Jewelry.The Gem of a Retail Merchant--Jeff Comment, Helzberg Diamonds.The Newcomers--Randy Watson, Justin Brands; and Harrold Melton, Acme Building Brands.Buffett CEO Comparisons.Buffett CEO Evaluation and Compensation.Buffett CEO Opportunity.Berkshire Post Buffett.Buffett CEO Interview List.Buffett CEO Family Tree.Buffett CEO SIC Codes.Buffett CEO Timeline.Notes.Index.