Think Big Act Small
by Jason Jennings
AGS, Inc’s. September Good Read & Review
What’s this all about?
Jason Jennings and his research team screened more than 100,000 American companies to find nine that are rarely in the lime light, 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 amazingly steady and profitable growth.
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 surprisingly simple concept: 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.
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