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How America's Best Performing Companies Keep the Start-up Spirit Alive
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Jason Jennings and his research team screened more than 100,000 American companies to find nine that rarely end up on magazine covers, yet have increased revenues and profits by 10 percent or more for 10 consecutive years. Then they interviewed the leaders, workers, and customers of these quiet superstars to find the secrets of their astoundingly consistent and profitable growth.
Jennings discovered that consistent high performance takes more than locker-room speeches to the sales team. What these companies have in common is a culture based on a shockingly simple precept: think big, but act small. It works for retailers like PETCO and Cabela's, manufacturers like Medline Industries, service companies like Sonic Drive-In, private educational companies like Strayer, and industrial giants like Koch Enterprises.
In Think Big, Act Small, Jennings reveals the unique power of combining the strengths of a big organization with the hunger of a start-up. Any company, no matter what its size or industry, can benefit from following these examples.
©2005 Jason Jennings (P)2005 Simon & Schuster, Inc. SOUND IDEAS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
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What a Difference a Mom Makes
- The Indelible Imprint a Mom Leaves on Her Son's Life
- By: Kevin Leman
- Narrated by: Dean Gallagher
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Boys will be boys - always. And no one has a more powerful impact on them than you, Mom. Surprise! Your boy wants to please you, and he cares deeply about what you think. Those driving needs will stay with him throughout his lifetime. That gives you, Mom, a lot of influence over your son. You can set him up for success in life. In What a Difference a Mom Makes, the New York Times best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman reveals how you can make a positive imprint on your son - from the moment you first hold him in your arms until the moment he leaves for college. And the best news? It's never too late to start.
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Overall some solid advice - would recommend to new moms of boys
- By Tania on 04-12-20
By: Kevin Leman
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Hero
- Becoming the Strong Father Your Children Need
- By: Meg Meeker MD
- Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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We live in a culture that hails motherhood as a woman's crowning achievement yet defines men first and foremost by their professional accomplishments, treating fatherhood as almost incidental - a bonus. But from her years spent as a pediatrician listening to children's needs and fears, Dr. Meeker understands just how crucial a father's role is.
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Worth the read
- By MakeItEpic on 11-24-17
By: Meg Meeker MD
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Take Note
- Real Life Lessons
- By: Toni Tone
- Narrated by: Toni Tone
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you wish you had more confidence in yourself? Are your friendships changing as you get older and you’re not sure how manage it? Is your career unfulfilling or taking over your life? These are the kinds of issues that Toni Tone explores in her audiobook. Threading in her own experiences, and in particular, what she took away from her twenties, Toni provides genuine and insightful advice on a whole array of topics.
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Totally loved this
- By Lizzy on 10-03-23
By: Toni Tone
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Success Habits
- Proven Principles for Greater Wealth, Health, and Happiness
- By: Napoleon Hill
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
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Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, has been immortalized for his contributions to the self-help genre. In this never-before-published work, Hill shares his principles of success and key habits that provide the basis for life-changing success. Success Habits explains the fundamental rules that lead to a prosperous life. Hill’s principles offer a new way of thinking about intention, self-discipline, and the way we lead our lives. Originally a series of radio talks delivered in Paris, Missouri, Success Habits is filled with anecdotes and stories....
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Wow!
- By tony gagliardotto on 01-27-19
By: Napoleon Hill
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Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets
- 5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move
- By: Andy Stanley
- Narrated by: Andy Stanley
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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In Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Andy Stanley—pastor and bestselling author of Irresistible and Not In It To Win It—will help you learn from experience and stop making bad decisions by integrating five questions into every decision you make, big or small.
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too preachy
- By Aryn on 02-18-21
By: Andy Stanley
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A Simpler Life
- A Guide to Greater Serenity, Ease and Clarity
- By: The School of Life
- Narrated by: Rachel Lanning
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The modern world can be a complicated, frenzied, and noisy place, filled with too many options, products, ideas and opinions. That explains why what many of us long for is simplicity: a life that can be more pared down, peaceful, and focused on the essentials. But finding simplicity is not always easy; it isn’t just a case of emptying out our closets or trimming back commitments in our diaries. True simplicity requires that we understand the roots of our distractions – and develop a canny respect for the stubborn reasons why things can grow complex and overwhelming.
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Bite-size practical tips for a better life
- By Tonya Kubo on 02-12-22
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Emotional Intimacy
- A Comprehensive Guide for Connecting with the Power of Your Emotions
- By: Robert Augustus Masters PhD
- Narrated by: Mr. Jarrod Davis
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
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Despite being one of the most elemental parts of ourselves, emotions can be confused and unnerving as they arise. In Emotional Intimacy, renowned therapist Robert Augustus Masters will show you how to manage anger, experience new depths of feeling, heal old wounds, and much more. An unabridged audiobook.
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Love the wisdom and insight!!
- By Kara on 08-25-23
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Habit of Winning
- By: Prakash Iyer
- Narrated by: Andrew Hoffland
- Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins
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This motivational audiobook is a wonderful collection of short and inspirational stories and facts that have the power to evoke the leader within oneself. Be it a student or a manager, this audiobook is for everyone and for all ages.
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India market focus and heavy on cricket and sports
- By Mike Mc on 03-22-19
By: Prakash Iyer
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Become Who You Were Meant to Be
- A Devotional for Fulfilling Your Purpose and Maximizing Your Potential
- By: Myles Munroe
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
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It’s Time to Unlock Your Potential and Discover Your Destiny! Do you long to make a difference with your life, only to find yourself burned out by unfulfilling work? Have setbacks, failures, and criticism stolen your joy and left you questioning your worth and purpose? The truth that the enemy doesn’t want you to know is that you were created with a purpose and destiny. And not just any purpose or destiny—a world-changing, history-making role only YOU can fill! Known for activating potential and igniting purpose in those he ministered to, internationally beloved pastor Dr. Myles ...
By: Myles Munroe
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Seeing What Others Don't
- The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights
- By: Gary Klein
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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Insights—like Darwin's understanding of the way evolution actually works, and Watson and Crick's breakthrough discoveries about the structure of DNA-can change the world. We also need insights into the everyday things that frustrate and confuse us so that we can more effectively solve problems and get things done. Yet we know very little about when, why, or how insights are formed—or what blocks them. In Seeing What Others Don't, renowned cognitive psychologist Gary Klein unravels the mystery.
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Not enough actionable ideas
- By Blair on 02-24-15
By: Gary Klein
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Who Says You Can't? You Do
- By: Daniel Chidiac
- Narrated by: Robbie Daymond
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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A moment came in Daniel Chidiac's life when he realized he wasn't living his truth. His work didn't fulfill him, his relationships hurt him, and he was making choices that didn't align with his true values. But he did have the ability to know his own purpose - a gift we all have - and thus his journey began. Daniel studied the lives of great achievers, sought guidance from spiritual leaders, and discovered the secrets for shaping one's own destiny.
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Perfect find at precise time in life
- By Oscar Lopez on 04-24-18
By: Daniel Chidiac
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- Zedrick Gilo
- 07-30-18
Good book
A good book based on proven companies. It gives you a new perspective on growth. It can be slow and steady or fast and dangerous. I really enjoyed the book. A second listen is deserved as well.
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- Pro
- 06-29-16
Cultures Succeed Again and Again
I liked how the author built each story as to integrate to what the title states.
Fun to listen to as I felt part of the story in my current work. It gave more confidence to what I was doing and what I do in business.
A positive outlook from the doom and gloom the media sheds on business today as pontificating oppressors of the human spirit.
If you are down on your business or work read this quick book and keep it handy for reference.
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- Thomas
- 02-02-15
Interesting book, good narrator
Stories were good. Simple things you can implement in most businesses. A good listen, would recommend.
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- Marc
- 07-30-07
Success the Right Way
I had all but lost faith in Big Business. I knew there had to be some companys "doing it right"... but I didn't know where or how. Here is a book that showed me there are decent people in business... and in the process what makes them successfull. A must for anyone interested in business.
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- Ben Johnson
- 05-28-12
Worthwhile Read
What did you love best about Think Big, Act Small?
The stories about these small companies and how they managed to have great success despite having times where they were on the brink of collapse.
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I listened to it in pieces during various commutes. I think I enjoyed breaking it into parts so I could think about the lessons learned and really try to absorb more of the critical advice.
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- k2
- 04-27-15
Good information
This book was interesting to consider while working for a large company going through great growth. The concept of thinking small is novel.
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- Dennis T.
- 12-11-06
Good insights
This is an interesting book with some useful insights. The data and thoroughness of the approach could have been more convincing but the concepts presented can be applied to most businesses. It is a down to earth appoach to business and does not use any complex formulas or concepts. It would be virtually impossible to apply all the principles effectively at the same time but it is useful nevertheless.
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- Jason DeLong
- 07-30-21
Great read, great content!
this was a great book! easy read and very informative. a lot of great lessons and will read again!
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- Tim Frazier
- 04-09-21
Physician learning business
As a physician learning how to run a business, this book was invaluable. They don't teach these things in medical school. These concepts were broken down in a very concise manner that will allow me to I apply these pearls to my business.
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- Kresta Morgan
- 05-31-19
A must read for daring entrepreneurs
If you are obsessed with the stories behind big brands, then this is the book for you. Fascinating details about some of the wealthiest founders and CEO’s, their companies and how they think big and act small.
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