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Stephen Shapiro

Pivotal

Build unshakable momentum—discover how to lead with clarity and confidence when everything around you is shifting.
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Enduring great companies require disciplined people, thought, and action – Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 by Jim Collins transforms startups into institutions. This comprehensive Beyond Entrepreneurship summary and key concepts outline: • Level 5 Leadership - Blend extreme personal humility with intense professional will • First Who Then What - Get the right people before setting strategy or direction • Hedgehog Concept - Find intersection of passion, economic engine, and world-class capability • 20 Mile March - Maintain consistent progress regardless of conditions or opportunities The hidden gem: Collins' research proves companies that last share specific cultural DNA, not just good strategies. Build your Click.Apply.Grow™ enduring company: Assess your leadership level honestly. Audit your team tomorrow. Define your hedgehog concept. Companies implementing these principles show 10x higher survival rates after 25 years. Build to last, not to flip.

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About the Author

Stephen Shapiro led Accenture's 20,000-person innovation practice before revolutionizing corporate problem-solving.

20+ years at Accenture, author of 7 books including Best Practices Are Stupid (#1 innovation book by 800-CEO-READ). Personality Poker used in 35 countries. Speaker Hall of Fame inductee. Clients include Marriott, Nike, Microsoft, NASA.

2025 relevance: His Invisible Solutions methodology helps companies find breakthrough answers hiding in plain sight.

Organizations using Shapiro's innovation methods achieve 5x ROI on innovation investments.

Making innovation systematic, not lucky.

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