RapidStart Leadership

JULY 25, 2017

When I picked up Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne, I thought it was going to be all about what the title suggests – developing successful business strategies, (possibly with some kind of nautical theme). It’s a good book about strategy. There is no additional cost to you.].

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

In Beyond Disruption: Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries , Blue Ocean Strategy authors W. This is the essence of blue ocean strategy , which generates a more balanced blend of disruptive and nondisruptive growth. Once we have the right mindset, the task becomes making it happen.

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Friday, November 19, 2010 Mostly Links and Random Thoughts Today, I thought I would change it up a bit an just do a few links to content that might interest. I had feedback that my blog was turning into just a book review blog. My 20 minutes of blog time is up. I am feeling optimistic today.

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Monday, November 15, 2010 Early Exits Angel investors and VCs all like to sell one of their portfolio companies. Basil Peters, a famous angel investor wrote a book Early Exits - Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors (and maybe not VCs). This is called the exit. I am CEO between positions.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

DECEMBER 14, 2012

So, this week I presented my synopsis on the terrific book Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. The group was the entire team at a growing firm, one that is vibrant, alive, energetic… The kind of place people like to show [.].

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Sure, you may understand the difference between a blue and red ocean, but it may feel like a lost cause if you’re already operating in a red ocean. It is never too late to implement new growth strategies and put your business on a new trajectory. It’s not hopeless though. Here are some thoughts to get you started.

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CEO Blog

MARCH 15, 2012

The book is a how to, step by step guide that asks a lot of questions. I did not follow the process through for any particular company - rather, I read the book (so likely did not get the same value someone would who actually took the steps and did the exercises) One of my all time favorite books is Blue Ocean Strategy.

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