Jeffrey Gitomer

JULY 19, 2011

Business plans, five-year spreadsheets, and other fairy tales. Tweet Share I have no business plan. There are two reasons: Most business “plans” never come to fruition, and five-year sales projections are about as accurate as political polls. Er, I mean a business plan. Leadership.

Business Planning 69

Business Planning Investors Media Leadership 69

Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Leadership and the In-Group/Out-Group Phenomenon (blanchard.com) Create a sense of unity by reminding people we are on the same team and all striving for the same results (happy clients and increased profits). Finding ways to meet with people in real time (such as at social events) can help.

CRM 130

CRM Marketing Interpersonal Skills Client Relationships 130

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Being easy to read, short and jargon-free The Strategy Book (FT Publishing, 2012) is a considerable achievement bearing in mind the subject matter. He’s clearly an advocate for scenario planning. I really like his constant emphasis on the need to balance a planned approach with the ability to recognise and adapt to changes.

Strategic Thinking 147

Strategic Thinking Decision-making Innovation Facilitation 147

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 18, 2019

Strategize, consider the available options, and build it into your business plan. You might remember when Dollar Shave Club burst on the scene in 2012 with the promise of high quality, but affordable blades delivered right to your door. Even Slack's leadership team was blown away by the success of its word-of-mouth approach.

Acquisition 143

Acquisition Value Proposition Business Growth Decision-making 143