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BE 2.0: Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy

Paul G. Silva

Culture is Strategy This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy People often say “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Jim Collins takes this further: culture doesn’t just influence strategyit becomes your strategy. .”

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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

I had been treating financial oversight as just another item on my to-do list rather than a core responsibility that required systems, attention, and skill development. A Real Transformation Story One software developer-turned-CEO went through this exercise and had a revelation. ” This shift changed everything. The result?

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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walk

Over the course of 18 months, I built up an initial knowledge set as I was developing the underlying thesis for the brand. who believe in our mission of bridging cultures. As people and culture evolves, so does Sanzo’s place in it. It was very much a gradual process of getting 1% better each day. Thanks Sandro!

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How to Build a Strong Founding Team for Your Startup: Key Roles and Responsibilities

American Entrepreneurship

Since his prospective co-founders were involved in the early development of the new dirt bike, Godby saw how well they worked together and what each brought to the venture. Godbys background is in mechanical engineering and product development, while another co-founder has an industrial design background.

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The Modern Customer Success Playbook

The evolution of every high-functioning, effective customer success strategy centers around three C’s: connected experiences, an engaging customer journey, and a culture built on customer-centricity. Develop an effective customer health scoring model to mitigate churn and identify opportunities across your customer base.

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Why Your Team Will Need Skilled Idea Curators To Succeed in the AI Era

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Rise of Idea Curation In this new paradigm, the critical skill of the future is not generating new ideas but curating those developed by generative AI. Preparing for the Future of Idea Curation To thrive in a future dominated by generative AI, individuals, and organizations must prioritize the development of curation skills.

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BE 2.0: Lead by Example – Turning Feedback into Growth

Paul G. Silva

When leaders commit to self-improvement, they create a culture where growth becomes the standard. When Leaders Grow, Teams Follow In BE 2.0 , Jim Collins emphasizes a powerful truth: organizations can only grow as much as their leaders do. When they resist change, their teams inevitably stagnate.