Michael Bergdahl

“Putting Your Employees First: The Abc's For Leaders Of Generations X, Y, & Z” (2018)

“The Sam Walton Way: 50 Of Mr. Sam's Best Leadership Practices” (2012)

The Sam Walton Way: 50 Of Mr. Sam's Best Leadership Practices

“The 10 Rules of Sam Walton: Success Secrets for Remarkable Results” (2006)

Praise for The 10 Rules Of Sam Walton "The 10 Rules of Sam Walton is one of those books that should be read and regularly reread by . . . everyone-business-people, students, teachers, parents, and children. It transcends the limits of a traditional book about lessons in business and makes it a book about life and about successful living!" -J. K. Knapp III, former Wal-Mart store manager,current manufacturer and supplier to Wal-Mart As founder of Wal-Mart and its many successful divisions, Sam Walton reinvented the retailing industry through his singularity of focus, high expectations, and never-say-die attitude. During his successful career, Sam Walton developed a list of what he considered the most important rules for entrepreneurial success. As far as he was concerned, there were ten key result areas that he considered pivotal to his own success. Now, in The 10 Rules of Sam Walton, author and former Wal-Mart employee Michael Bergdahl reveals these rules-and the stories behind them-to help you achieve success in both your professional and personal lives. Straightforward and to the point, this book offers valuable lessons that Walton himself followed, and taught, throughout his lifetime-from Rule #1: "Be passionately committed to achieving success" to Rule # 10: "Be different and challenge the status quo." Whether you're an entrepreneur or an hourly paid employee, The 10 Rules of Sam Walton will provide you with a blueprint for success that has proven itself time and again.

“What I Learned From Sam Walton: How to Compete and Thrive in a Wal-Mart World” (2004)

Praise For What I Learned From Sam Walton Michael Bergdahl’s Book Presents Unique Insights Into The Staggering International Success Of Wal-mart. Throughout The Pages Of This Book, You Can Almost Hear Sam Walton Himself Coaching And Inspiring His Legion Of Employees To Greatness. –tracy Mullin, President And Ceo, National Retail Federation Retailers, Non-retailers, Manufacturers, And Suppliers Will Enjoy Bergdahl’s Insights Into Wal-mart’s Service Culture And Its Leadership Icon, Sam Walton. –roger J. Dow, Svp Global And Field Sales, Marriott International, Inc. Mike Bergdahl, In His Book, What I Learned From Sam Walton: How To Compete And Thrive In A Wal-mart World, Has Provided A Complete Digest And Compilation Of The Various Objectives, Tactics, Policies, Procedures, Mindsets, And Culture Used By The World’s Largest Retailer. This Book Offers Any Business Person The Opportunity To Assess And Evaluate The Effort, Drive, And Commitment, One Must Have To Effectively And Profitably Compete At Retail Today Against A Formidable And Predatory Competitor. The Insights, Strategies, And Steps Presented Are A Career Of Observations In Successful Marketing, Business Efficiency, Human Resource Management, And Customer Focus. All Retailers Today, Face The Challege Of Becoming And Maintaining Relevant To The Consumer Today. This Book Offers Clear And Concise Suggestions On What Has Been Done By Wal-mart And What Could, And May Be Done By All Other Retailers Seeking To Become Alternative Shopping Experiences For The Consumer. –j.h. Campbell Jr., President/ceo, Associated Grocers, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana Past Chairman Of The Board Of Directors, National Grocers Association Bergdahl Outlines His Competitive Strategy With The Acronym P.o.c.k.e.t.s. P – Price: Don’t Try To Compete On Price; Differentiate Your Product Selection. O – Operations: Break The Retail Ready, Shoot, Aim Tactical Orientation By Developing An Actual Strategy To Compete. C – Culture: Build A Can-do Culture With A Strong Sense Of Urgency. Communicate Your Values And Beliefs Over And Over Again To Your Employees. K – Key Item Promotion/product: Determine Who You Are And Uniformly Communicate Your Brand Message To Your Entire Team. E – Expenses: Become Obsessed About Controlling Costs. T – Talent: Recruit Constantly And Hire People Who Have Both Experience And High Potential. S – Service: Never Take Your Customer For Granted. Empower Your Employees To Make Decisions Involving Customer Concerns.