Description
Book SynopsisThe six core strategies to elevate any business-and how to implement them-made simple
What do the world''s most successful companies and organization have in common? And what can you actually take away and use from their examples? Distilling the best fundamental business strategies, trusted advisor and strategist John Spence helps you take a hard look at your business and together develop specific plans and action steps that will allow you to dramatically improve the success of your company.
Delivered in Spence''s approachable and straightforward manner, Awesomely Simple reveals the six key strategies that create a foundation for achieving business excellence: Vivid Vision, Best People, A Performance-Oriented Culture, Robust Communication, A Sense of Urgency, and Extreme Customer Focus.
- Filled with case studies and clear action items, includes easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing the strategies in any organization no matter its mission or size
Trade Review
Named one of the Top 10 Small Business Books
—Small Business Trends "[Awesomely Simple] reminds us that a thriving successful business is about doing the basics right and not just doing what feels good. If you’re a small business owner, no matter what the size of your business, this is your bible. You will save yourself heartache, time, frustration, anguish and a multitude of other small business frustrations by simply taking this book and making it your roadmap."
—Smart Business Trends, December 13, 2009
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
1 Vivid Vision 17
2 Best People 37
3 Robust Communication 65
4 Sense of Urgency 101
5 Disciplined Execution 129
6 Extreme Customer Focus 155
Conclusion: What Do You Do Now? 177
Acknowledgments 185
About the Author 187
Index 189
