Joyworks: The Story of Marquette Electronics (Wisconsin) [Paperback]

Mike Cudahy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wisconsin | Publication Date: June 2002

The story of how Michael Cudahy and his friend and partner Warren Cozzens created Marquette Electronics, one of the miracles of modern business.

Distributed for the Milwaukee County Historical Society, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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"Joyworks proves an MBA is no substitute for common sense, hard sense, and an ability to work with people." —I. Andrew (Tiny) Rader, Former CEO, Allen-Bradley Co.

About the Author

Michael Cudahy is the founder of Marquette Electronics and has contributed to the development of the Milwaukee Art Museum, IMAX, Pabst Theatre, and Pier Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Milwaukee Co. Historical Society (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938076175
• ISBN-13: 978-0938076179
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,051,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The MEI I used to know, November 22, 2002

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Duane E Brosky (Wilmington, DE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joyworks: The Story of Marquette Electronics (Wisconsin) (Paperback)

In this book Michael Cudahy remembers the long path to success taken by Marquette Electronics. The early days are given a great deal of ink, demonstrating the determination Mr. Cudahy is known for, including his childhood and young adulthood. The story continues through the 1970's as MEI broke new ground in the medical electronics business. As the company develops into a major force with acquisitions on two continents, the issues and problems of growth are discussed in depth. Mike spends time discussing the various leaders in place prior to the GE buyout and his reasons for selling the company. As a prologue he brings the reader up to date on his activites since MEI.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joyworks: The Story of Marquette Electronics (Wisconsin), February 5, 2011

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This review is from: Joyworks: The Story of Marquette Electronics (Wisconsin) (Paperback)

This is a very well written book, informative and witty. It tells the story of how productive workers are when they are well treated, and appreciated. There would be no need for unions or people like Karl Marx if every company looked after its people as well as did marquette Electronics. A fabulous book that should be on the book shelf of every boss in every company.
It is an inspirational story of success, failure, and success again. If you have a commercial dream hang in there, treat others with fairness, and dont get discouraged by problems and setbacks.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great example of a "Good to Great", May 3, 2005

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Jingyu Li (Sammamish, Wa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joyworks: The Story of Marquette Electronics (Wisconsin) (Paperback)

If you like Jim Collins "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't", "Joyworks" is a must read. While "Good to Great" is from an observer's angle, "Joyworks" is from the man who achieved it. This book was written in a witty and warm tone, which reminds me a lot about the good old days at Marquette. It's a remarkable culture that not only builds great products, but also builds great people with characters. Unleash the creativity of people is the key to the success of Marquette's innovative products.