Under the leadership of CEO John Chambers, Cisco Systems has maintained its industry dominance and has become a global business powerhouse. Through insider analysis as well as extensive interviews with industry analysts, venture capitalists, and Cisco executives, customers, and competitors, this book investigates the Chambers/Cisco phenomenon in the context of the current business landscape. Readers are offered an inside look at the career, philosophy, and vision of Chambers. Beyond the exploration of key business strategies and Chambers management approach at Cisco, this story offers readers the amazing personal journey of John Chambers from salesman to CEO.