{"product_id":"play-nice-but-win-by-michael-dell-james-kaplan-hardcover-rare-books","title":"Play Nice But Win by Michael Dell |James Kaplan [Hardcover] [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"84\"\u003ePlay Nice But Win\u003c\/em\u003e (published October 5, 2021) is Michael Dell’s candid memoir of the three pivotal battles that defined Dell Technologies: launching the startup, fighting to retain control, and transforming the company into a modern tech powerhouse\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDell narrates his evolution—from operating his computer venture out of his University of Texas dorm bathroom to confronting activist investor Carl Icahn during a major leveraged buyout fight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narrative is fast‑paced, humorous, and personal—revealing mentors who shaped him, competitors who became allies or opponents, and the sharks that circled during the company’s struggles\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt spotlights his innovative direct-to-customer model, Dell’s adaptation to e‑commerce, missed opportunities in mobile, and strategic reinventions, including going private in 2013 to reshape the business, later re-emerging publicly in 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThemes include values-driven leadership, transparency, trust, experimentation, experimentation, and agility. Dell emphasizes that technology is ultimately about people and cultivating long-lasting organizational culture and vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePraise from the likes of \u003cem data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/em\u003e, Walter Isaacson, Sheryl Sandberg, and Bill Gates highlights the book’s candid tone, narrative momentum, and strategic insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eMichael S. Dell\u003c\/strong\u003e (born February 23, 1965 in Houston, Texas) is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Dell Technologies—one of the world’s leading providers of tech infrastructure. He began his entrepreneurial journey by assembling and selling PCs from his dorm room while studying at the University of Texas, later dropping out to focus fully on his company. Dell led a major privatization of Dell Inc. in 2013, later taking it public again in 2018, and orchestrated the record-breaking acquisition of EMC in 2016. Known for his customer‑first philosophy and belief in technology’s potential to benefit society, he and his wife co-founded the Michael \u0026amp; Susan Dell Foundation. As of mid‑2025, his net worth is estimated at $125 billion, making him one of the world’s richest individuals\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eJames C. Kaplan\u003c\/strong\u003e (born September 10, 1951 in New York City) is a renowned author, journalist, and biographer whose work includes profiles and long-form storytelling for \u003cem data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eEsquire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eThe New York Times Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the author of celebrated biographies such as \u003cem data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eFrank: The Voice\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eSinatra: The Chairman\u003c\/em\u003e, and has co-authored bestselling memoirs with John McEnroe (\u003cem data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eYou Cannot Be Serious\u003c\/em\u003e) and Jerry Lewis (\u003cem data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eDean \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/em\u003e). A Guggenheim Fellow, Kaplan brings narrative flair and readability to Dell’s business memoir\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255609909434,"sku":"353A6JI81-Used","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/md_a79fd681-77c2-49c5-b6cf-c927afa44db4.jpg?v=1761066584","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/play-nice-but-win-by-michael-dell-james-kaplan-hardcover-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}