In the early 1900s, Charles M. Schwab, President of Bethlehem Steel Corporation — a steel and shipping company — wanted to increase the efficiency of his management team. Oil business magnate, John D. Rockefeller Sr. suggested that Schwab meet with Ivy Lee — a highly respected productivity expert and pioneer in the field of public relations.
The Ivy Lee Method: A 100-year old routine for stress-free productivity
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