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Section 1:

1. Turn Your Business Idea Into A Catalyst for Extraordinary Results
   A Worksheet For Turning Your Business Idea Into A Catalyst for Extraordinary Results
2. Stretch The CEO’s Thinking
   A Worksheet For Stretching The CEO’s Thinking

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3. Hiring People Who Fit The Values Inherent In Your Business Idea
4. Using Storytelling To Build Business: A Storyteller’s Guide
5. How To Have Partnering Conversations With Customers

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6. Provoking Conversations
7. Establishing “Contracts For Purpose” – A Framework For Authentic Conversations
8. Rewriting Your Company’s Future
9. Using A “Devil’s Advocate” To Improve Thinking

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10. Develop A Leader’s Mindset
11. Identify Conversation Derailers
12. Considering Lessons in Authentic Leadership
13. An effective Shadowing Process

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14. Defusing Explosive Issues: Managing The Purpose Of The Privately Held Business
15. Measuring The Cost Of Organizational Conflict
16. Developing A Warrior’s Spirit: An Antidote To The 4 Deadly Sins

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17. Dealing With Too Much Information
18. Dealing With Inaccurate Information
19. Dealing With Insufficient Information
20. Becoming An Aware Company
21. Dealing With Too Few Decision Makers
22. Dealing With Disconnected Decision-Makers
23. Dealing With Inadequate Points Of View
24. Dealing With Weak and Sloppy Thinkers
25. Raising Your Company’s IQ
26. Preparing People To Act Well: Avoid Motivation Killers
27. A Manager’s Thumbnail Guide For Building A Highly Competent Organization

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28. Creating A Powerful Family Business History (Part One) A Guide For Gathering Information
29. Creating A Powerful Family Business History (Part Two) A Guide For Organizing Your History
30. Figuring Out The Evolving Game Today
31. Scoping Out The Competition
32. Red Team – Blue Team Exercises
33. Instituting A Scenario Planning Process For Main Street Businesses

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34. Creating The Business Review Conversation With Your Customers
35. Having Meaningful Brand Equity Conversations In Your Workplace

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36. Creating Your Company’s Thinking Profile
37. Working The Boyd Cycle

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38. A Cost/ Benefit Talent Assessment Guide
39. Preparing New Hires To Hit The Ground Running
40. Managing At The Boundaries
41. A Worksheet For The Leader’s Business Conversations
42. Diagnosing Performance Shortfalls
43. Diagnosing The Triggering Events Of A Crisis
44. Conducting The After Action Review (AAR)