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How To Lead In Uncertainty

CO2

Before reaching the top of the S-Curve, there will be disintermediation, which moves humanity from the current S-Curve to a new one. As coaches and leadership development experts, we rely both on proven models and years of experience in operating businesses. An S-Curve is the measurement of speed in the adoption of new innovation.

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Leadership and Competition

N2Growth Blog

One final thought here…the competition I’m most concerned about is not the competition that I know, but the competition that I don’t. Now it’s your turn – how well do you know your competition? A sustainable competitive advantage is not found by creating minor advantages in product features.

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How to Approach Leading in Times of Uncertainty

CO2

Before reaching the top of the S-Curve, there will be disintermediation, which moves humanity from the current S-Curve to a new one. As coaches and leadership development experts, we rely both on proven models and years of experience in operating businesses. An S-Curve is the measurement of speed in the adoption of new innovation.

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The Best Salespeople Do What the Best Brands Do

Harvard Business Review

In the past, salespeople were often the first step in a purchase process, and could significantly influence customer decision-making by controlling information about pricing, availability, competitive advantage, etc. Instead, they appeal to and connect with their clients through emotion, brand story-telling, and thought-leadership.

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5 Characteristics of Digital Giants that Enable Domination

Skip Prichard

Own and disintermediate the customer relationship. This disintermediation of the customer account control is a hallmark of digital giants. . This enables organizations to develop a competitive advantage. This asymmetry on decision velocity is a competitive advantage that AI will play in companies.