Rocket fuel
by Gino Wickman · first published 2015
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"You're a Visionary. That's the problem. You've already founded a successful business and have clear ideas for the future of your company. This has worked for you so far, but now business has stalled, and you've become overwhelmed, stuck, and frustrated. You may have a hunch that something or someone is missing - and you're right. A great Visionary is only half of the equation for launching a company toward success. A solid partnership is the key to helping your business soar, and you need someone else to play a crucial role in taking your business to its maximum level. Enter the Integrator. T
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…spontaneous, jumps around and can be distracting, yes - but crucially, is also an amazing innovator and motivator of people. In a successful startup, you need both Visionaries and Execution people. I recommend Rocket Fuel - https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Bus...
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