MBA Shots – Learn from with the Leaders
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Built to Last Summary
# Key Takeaways: – Companies that are built to last have a strong core ideology that guides their decisions and actions. – These companies also have a clear and compelling vision for the future, which serves as a unifying force for their employees. – Built to last companies have a culture of discipline, where…
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Deep Work Summary
Definition of Deep Work– According to the author, deep work is the “state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate.” Opposite of Deep Work is Shallow Work: The author defines shallow work as “noncognitively demanding tasks”which…
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Moonshot Book Summary
The key is to build a business that’s successful not just today but tomorrow as well. To do that, John Sculley suggests you should keep 3 things in mind : 1. The Power of Your Customer We live in the age of the internet, which is getting bigger and faster by the years.…
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The Leadership Challenge Book Summary
Key principles for quality leadership: 1. Be conscious of the influence you have on others: Leadership isn’t something inherent in people but is rather defined by your overall character and behaviour. It is important to own your behaviour and make sure that it influences others in the way that you want it to. …
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The 10X Rule Book Summary
1)Set targets 10X greater Set targets that are 10 times greater than what you think you can accomplish. The most crucial mistake most people make is not setting high enough goals. Understanding the amount of effort and the level of thinking required to succeed is key in this process. Remember to never reduce…
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The art of the start Book Summary
Book: The art of the start Author: Guy Kawasaki “Successful companies begin with grandiose ambitions.” But Guy Kawasaki changes the perspective: “great companies began by asking simple questions” such as: 1. Therefore, what? The question arises when you predict a trend and think about its outcomes. 2. Isn’t this interesting? To fuel your intellectual…
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The Lean Startup Book Summary
1. Early Management: Even though startups are prone to uncertainty the most, it is crucial for them to focus on the management of duties. Management should closely focus on inspection and adaptation in line with a set vision. 2. Establish Vision: The most critical role of leadership should be to first define a…
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Influence – Science and Practice Summary
Book: Influence – Science and Practice Author: Robert Cialdini This classic book on persuasion talks about the psychology of people and what makes them say ‘yes’. It helps to offer a deep understanding of this matter and how it can be applied in a practical scenario. The book is top tier since it is the…
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Good to Great – Book Summary
Components of a good to great framework 1. Process: Setting up yourselves towards greatness (Build up) and reaching a path that will lead you to greatness (Breakthrough). 2. Phases: > Disciplined people: Acquiring the right leader >Disciplined thought: Deep understanding of data and generating a set of core beliefs. >Disciplined action: Creating the right…
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The Art of Strategy Book Summary
-Game theory is the science of predicting the outcome of a situation or game by understanding the risks and rewards associated with each decision. It can be used to effectively identify the best possible strategy/tactic for a goal. -The book is based on extensive research and is also paralleled with unique real-life examples to…
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The Art of Innovation Book Summary
SHARPEN YOUR FOCUS -What is the goal? Unless everyone understands the goal, future ideas have no real relevance. -Create a vision of customers and their needs. A persona of the standard user and how will the concept benefit them. -What does the finished product or service look like? Regardless of the inception stages, there…
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The Google Way Book Summary
3 simple principles that you can take away from Google: 1.Attracting inspired people- Inspired employees are more important than inspiring leaders. This can be achieved by creating the right company culture. A great set of values attract the right kind of people. 2. Make sure everyone is happy when a decision is made- The…
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Flow – The Classic work on how to achieve happiness Summary
Book: Flow – The Classic work on how to achieve happiness Author: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Mihaly spent over 20 years researching the topic of Flow – a state of enjoyment where one is so engrossed in the activity that you lose track of time. Here are some notes from his book. Best moments happen when a…
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The MoonShot Game Book Summary
The book gives an insider view into the world of VCs from the perspective of VC veteran Rahul Chandra and his VC firm Helion Ventures. Helion Ventures raised $600M in total, investing in more than 130 ventures like BigBasket, MakeMyTrip, RedBus. This book is an honest reminder about its harsh nature and the fortitude…
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The CEO Factory Book Summary
Book: The CEO Factory Author: Sudhir Sitapati The CEO Factory is indeed a book about the ‘The CEO factory’ company HUL. But unlike what the title suggests, it isn’t much about the 400+ HUL alumni turned CEOs. Instead, Sudhir Sitapati talks about the history of the organisation and the various internal workings of business operations…
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Big Billion Startup Summary
Book: Big Billion Startup Author: Mihir Dalal # Key Takeaways: – The importance of having a clear vision and purpose for a startup – The role of innovation and disruption in creating a successful startup – The significance of building a strong team and company culture – The need for continuous learning and adaptation in…
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The Amazon Management System Book Summary
1. Unlike most business which is obsessed about competition, amazon is extremely obsessed with customers. Data is crucial and is the real equity for amazon. Data of customers is critical to identify customer needs, offer better service and value to them, which increases revenue output that further lowers cost and maximizes returns. 2.…
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Powerful Book Summary
1. Everyone should understand the business- Successful team accomplishments are made by all team members understanding the ultimate goal and being permitted to creatively solve problems to get there. A business will become rigid if employees regularly seek higher-level approval whenever a decision needs to be made. 2. Adaptability is key- Without hesitation, Netflix adapted to…
