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The Infinite Game: Review, Inspiration, and Background

Is The Infinite Game worth reading? What qualities, according to its author Simon Sinek, make for a truly exceptional leader? The Infinite Game, published in 2018 by Portfolio, an imprint of Penguin Random House, is Sinek’s fifth book. It follows up and continues exploring many of the concepts in the Leaders Eat Last and Start With Why. Throughout these three books, he explores different takes on the idea that what makes a leader exceptional is a commitment to a higher purpose. This The Infinite Game review takes a look at the book’s inspiration and background, intellectual context, and strengths and

Amazon: Core Values and What They Mean

What are Amazon’s core values? How does Bezos instill these values in his team? There are a few core values that Jeff Bezos tries to emphasize to his team. Some of these values include long-term ambitions, the ability to dive deep, and their competitive retailing strategies. Continue reading for more information on Amazon’s core values.

Did the Death of Sam Walton Stunt Wal-Mart’s Growth?

What did Wal-Mart look like prior to the death of Sam Walton? How did Sam Walton’s business strategies inspire others? Before the death of Sam Walton, Wal-Mart had grown to over fifteen thousand stores nationwide and Walton was hoping to expand internationally. Walton had also recently opened Sam’s Club in response to Wal-Mart’s ultra-discount competitors like Price Club. Keep reading to learn what Wal-Mart was like right before the death of Sam Walton.

Expand Your Business: 5 Tips for Sustainable Growth

Do you want to expand your business but aren’t sure which strategy is best to adopt? How can you grow your business without putting too much strain on your resources? The most sustainable way to expand your business is to focus on building and growing a loyal relationship network. Further, your relationship with your fans must be more than transactional—it should be for life. In this article, we’ll first discuss the benefits of having a loyal network of followers, and then provide five tips for accruing one.

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: Book Overview

What is Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game about? What is the key factor, according to its author, in sustaining long-term business success? In The Infinite Game, Simon Sinek explores the differences between infinite and finite games. He walks you through how to develop an infinite mindset that will put you and your organization on a path for long-term success in business. Here is a brief overview of the key concepts and ideas discussed in The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek.

Eliminate Time-Wasting Activities in 4 Easy Step

What are three to five time-wasting activities that affect your day-to-day work? Can you think of ways to reduce the amount of time you spend on them? Wasting time on things that don’t produce results is unfortunate but unavoidable. In his book The Effective Executive, management consultant Peter Drucker offers four-step advice on how to minimize time-wasting activities and free up time for tasks that yield real, tangible results. Follow these four steps to root out your time-wasters.

Amazon and Zappos: The Fight for Acquisition

Why did Amazon want to buy Zappos? To what length did Amazon go to get what they wanted? Why did Zappos finally decide to sell to Amazon? In 2005, Zappos was well-known for its online, shoe selling business and Amazon wanted a part of it. Zappos wanted to remain independent but when Amazon sets its sights on an acquisition they always get what they want. Continue reading to learn all about the war between Amazon and Zappos.

Healthcare Conglomerates and the Pricing Effect

How do healthcare conglomerates work in America? What effect do they exert on the pricing of drugs in the United States? In the United States, healthcare systems in local regions have consolidated to provide negotiating power against employers and insurers—this has resulted in the pricing effect. Studies show that healthcare conglomerates in concentrated markets cause prices to increase by over 20%. Keep reading to learn about the rise of healthcare conglomerates and their implications for the United States healthcare market.

Peter Drucker: Efficiency and Effectiveness Dichotomy

What is the difference between efficiency and effectiveness? Which attribute do you think is more important when it comes to organizational performance? When it comes to results, Drucker differentiates between efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiency is getting a lot of things done, while effectiveness is choosing and getting the right things done. Keep reading to learn about Peter Drucker’s efficiency and effectiveness dichotomy.

Amazon and the History of the First Kindle

How did Bezos predict the launch of the first Kindle in 1999? Did the creation of the first Kindle go smoothly? Why were book publishers upset about the Kindle? Although the first Kindle wasn’t released until 2007, Bezos predicted the Kindle in 1999 and Lab126 had started building it in 2004. In just a few short years, Kindle came to own 90% of the digital reading market, but book publishers weren’t too happy. Keep reading to learn about the history of Amazon’s first Kindle.