How Book

“Companies that get their hows wrong won’t be able to just hire a P.R. firm to clean up the mess… not when everyone… can talk back and be heard globally.”

- Thomas Friedman, The New York Times

Reviews

What People Are Saying

“HOW is a trip through the lens of a first-class observer. Dov Seidman captures the life lessons that impact how we should think and respond in today’s world. HOW’s clarity and common sense make it a must read for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere.”
– Sam Zell, Chairman, Equity Group Investments

“Dov Seidman’s intellect and passion — brilliantly displayed in HOW’s well-written and entertaining case studies, anecdotes, and research — show us a new way to think about enduring success in times of change. Seidman’s penetrating insights into what really matters in a wired world challenge the very best in each of us to see what is right and wrong in everyday decision making.”
– Senator Bill Bradley

“In HOW, Dov Seidman takes the idea of ’success’ even further, redefining it as a quest for significance. Isn’t that what we all really want? To have a positive impact, to make a difference, to excel? To do that you have to achieve significance, and Seidman brilliantly shows you HOW. This book will change your life in profound ways.”
– Marcus Buckingham, author, Go Put Your Strengths To Work

“HOW is a radically different and compelling approach to competing in business today. We’re all aware of the implications of operating in a transparent, wired, global marketplace. Dov Seidman crystallizes how we need to think and act to win in this new world.”
– Jeff Kindler, Chairman & CEO, Pfizer Inc.

“This book is the ultimate guidebook for successful living. Its truths are simple but stunningly powerful.”
– Marianne Williamson, author, Everyday Grace

“We do business on every continent. Everywhere we go, Dov Seidman’s message rings equally true. HOW provides valuable insight for anyone who believes their company culture and core values can determine their ultimate success.”
– Massimo Ferragamo, Chairman, FERRAGAMO USA

“Dov Seidman captures the power that Ray Kroc instilled in us at McDonald’s from the day he opened his first restaurant in 1955 — a culture based on values puts the customer first. In today’s world, focusing on the how is critical to accelerating momentum. HOW is required reading for anyone seeking enduring success in business or life.”
– Jim Skinner, CEO, McDonald’s Corporation

Watch HOW interviews

April 22, 2010 - ABC News
The Conversation: Why Doing Good Helps Business

December 15, 2009 - CNNMoney
The Ethics of Bank Bonuses

September 7, 2009 - CCTV Dialogue
Business Ethics — Key to Avoid Crises

July 11, 2007 - Charlie Rose
LRN CEO Dov Seidman discusses HOW on Charlie Rose

June 4, 2007 - Good Morning America
Why 'How' Means Everything

Read HOW in Print

May 16, 2010 - The New York Times
A Question From Lydia

March 23, 2010 - Financial Times
Dov Seidman - Two Thoughts for Today

February 2, 2010 - Fortune Magazine
Why Doing Good Is Good for Business

January 27, 2010 - The New York Times
Adults Only, Please

January 6, 2010 - The New York Times
Father Knows Best

September 18, 2009 - Investor's Business Daily
Ordering Ethics Rx For Bedeviled Execs

August 10, 2009 - The Financial Times
No Room for Business as Usual

July 5, 2009 - The Los Angeles Times
His Keen Sense of Ethics Has Paid Off Handsomely

May 12, 2009 - About.com
Ethics in Business — Interview With Dov Seidman

December 8, 2008 - Financial Times
What’s the Big Idea?

November 7, 2008 - Economic Times
It's How You Do, Not What You Do in Business: Dov Seidman

October 15, 2008 - New York Times
Why How Matters

Look Inside HOW

Inside How

See the table of contents for an at-a-glance view of the chapters in HOW.




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Dov with Tom Friedman

Inside How

In this lively debate, Dov and New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman talk about the ramifications of living and working in a “flat” world.

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Recognition for HOW

Inside How

HOW has been selected as one of the Best Leadership Books of 2007 by Leadership Now, a blog based on the idea that “leadership is everyone’s business.”

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Contact Dov Seidman

Widely recognized for his thought leadership, Dov is frequently invited to speak at leading industry events and to senior management and boards of directors.

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