‘Efficiency’ Archives

The $35,000 List

The $35,000 List (related from Chapter 10 of Miracles Happen by Mary Kay Ash) Ivy Lee, a leading efficiency expert told Charles Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel that if Charles gave her just 15 minutes with each of his executives, then she could increase the efficiency of the company. Schwab said, "How much is this going to cost?" Lee [...]