The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else
“The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else.” – Eric Ries [...] Read More
Ask yourself: Do consumers recognize that they have the problem you are trying to solve
“Ask yourself: Do consumers recognize that they have the problem you are trying to solve?” – Eric Ries [...] Read More
Every startup has a chance to change the world, by bringing not just a new product, but an entirely new institution into existence
“Every startup has a chance to change the world, by bringing not just a new product, but an entirely new institution into existence.” – Eric Ries [...] Read More
Lean thinking defines value as providing benefit to the customer; anything else is waste
“Lean thinking defines value as providing benefit to the customer; anything else is waste.” – Eric Ries [...] Read More
Reading is good, action is better
“Reading is good, action is better.” – Eric Ries [...] Read More
If your aspirations are not greater than your resources, you’re not an entrepreneur
“If your aspirations are not greater than your resources, you’re not an entrepreneur.” – C.K. Prahalad [...] Read More
Humility in success and courage in failure are hallmarks of a good leader
“Humility in success and courage in failure are hallmarks of a good leader.” – C.K. Prahalad [...] Read More
Everyone will be nice to you when you are doing well; remember the people who were nice to you when you were not.
“Everyone will be nice to you when you are doing well; remember the people who were nice to you when you were not.” – C.K. Prahalad [...] Read More
When the poor are converted into consumers, they get more than access to products and services
“When the poor are converted into consumers, they get more than access to products and services. They acquire the dignity of attention and choices from the private sector that were previously reserved [...] Read More
The best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy
“The best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy.” – Michael Porter [...] Read More
The purpose of the corporation must be redefined as creating shared value, not just profit per se
“The purpose of the corporation must be redefined as creating shared value, not just profit per se. This will drive the next wave of innovation and productivity growth in the global economy.” – Michael [...] Read More
The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change
“The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.” – Michael Porter [...] Read More
The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do
“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” – Michael Porter [...] Read More
Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different
“Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it's about deliberately choosing to be different.” – Michael Porter [...] Read More
Are leaders born or made? This is a false dichotomy – leaders are neither born nor made
“Are leaders born or made? This is a false dichotomy – leaders are neither born nor made. Leaders choose to be leaders.” – Stephen Covey [...] Read More
If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting
“If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting.” – Stephen Covey [...] Read More
Effective people are not problem-minded; they’re opportunity-minded
“Effective people are not problem-minded; they’re opportunity-minded. They feed opportunities and starve problems.” – Stephen Covey [...] Read More
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey [...] Read More
Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic
“Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic.” – Stephen Covey [...] Read More
Divas do it, golfers do it, pilots do it, violists do it, sprinters do it, soldiers do it, surgeons do it, astronauts do it…only business people think it isn’t necessary to train
“Divas do it, golfers do it, pilots do it, violists do it, sprinters do it, soldiers do it, surgeons do it, astronauts do it...only business people think it isn't necessary to train.” – Tom Peters [...] Read More