Competitiveness

‘Compete Weekly’ will provide you with the knowledge you need to build a business that can outcompete everyone in your chosen market.

A Road To Nowhere.

Richard Shrapnel - 'A Road To Nowhere'

So where are you taking your business in 2018 and beyond? In striking out in 2018, you will require an identified path of growth, the pursuit of possibilities (not just certainties), and a path with clear stepping stones that create…

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Self-Interest Is The Antithesis Of Success

'Self-Interest - The Antithesis of Success' by Richard Shrapnel

Self-interest is the one action that is most likely to undermine your success. In business, in leadership and, often in life, putting yourself first can be a dire mistake.   Active Knowledge Questions: How do you view personal success? Do…

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Entrepreneurs Don’t Need Strategy

'Entrepreneurs Don't Need Strategy' by Richard Shrapnel

There is a myth that still rolls around that entrepreneurs don’t need strategy, they just get up and go. Or if they do have a strategy then it’s the ‘light’ version, as they don’t have time to waste. Nothing can…

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The Physics of Leadership

'The Physics Of Leadership' by Richard Shrapnel

Is someone who really wants to be a leader actually the wrong person for leadership because of that desire? Understanding the physics of leadership will provide the answer.   Active Knowledge Questions: Where do you look in your business to…

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Driving The Capital Value Of Your Business

'Driving The Capital Value Of Your Business' by Richard Shrapnel

We typically think of the capital value of our businesses in terms of share price or what we think someone will pay for it. But these constructs will misdirect your efforts in building the real drivers of capital value in…

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