“Outsmart!”

Looking for a good book with some meat in it, a little inspiration and fresh ideas? Each month AGS, Inc. will be featuring a different book summary. Check it out to find books related to business development and the day to day.

This months pick is “Outsmart” by Jim Champy.

So, what’s it all about?

How to do what your competitors cant.

Top 3 Takeaways  

Frightened of the future, incumbent businesses dislike new ideas and quash them at every turn. Smart businesses are not timid or rigid. They are boldly ambitious.  

Learn how to deal with risk. Do not panic. Remain icy calm. At the same time, expect to win.  

Keep your eye on the customers, the people who matter the most. Find out what they want and deliver it better than anyone else. If you make that your single, solitary focus, you will never go wrong.  

Top 3 Thought Provoking Quotes  

“Opportunities lurk in neglected fields everywhere, especially in places where people take dysfunction as the expected way of life.”  

“Why do some people easily spot opportunities where others see only obstacles, if they see anything? The answer begins with the human penchant for living in a bubble – an airtight cocoon of assumptions, beliefs or worldviews.”  

“Many people who get caught up with a new business model or technology tend to give scant attention to the quality of their customer service.”   https://www.amazon.com/Outsmart-What-Your-Competitors-Cant-ebook/dp/B0094DY3GQ/