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The Art of Business Wars
Battle-Tested Lessons for Leaders and Entrepreneurs from History's Greatest RivalriesBy David BrownNarrated by David BrownLength11h 56m
About this audiobook
Based on the chart-topping Business
Wars podcast, stories and lessons from history’s greatest
business rivalries, interspersed with audio clips from
the podcast. Using Chinese military genius Sun Tzu’s
strategies as a guide, Brown examines why some companies triumph while others
crumble.
Business is a fight for survival. In business as in war, leaders match their wills in pursuit of opposing outcomes, they devise strategies, and marshal resources for victory. Success can turn on the smallest of details; a single tactical blunder can topple an empire. Ultimately, one side triumphs—and victory is all that matters.
David Brown, host of the hit podcast Business Wars, masterfully frames some of the biggest business rivalries in history using revered Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu’s insights and pragmatic advice. Each rivalry he examines tells a story of combined wits, strategies, and resources. Brown chronicles the rise of companies as they vanquish rivals, formulate innovative plans, and adapt to keep up with shifting societal needs. The goal? Stay ahead of the competition and emerge victorious as an industry titan.
By compiling powerful insights uncovered over hundreds of episodes and more than a year of in-depth research, Brown has developed a formula for business intrigue that uses popular history as a hook to lure readers in. The stories in The Art of Business Wars are fascinating, but the lessons we draw from them—about determination, ingenuity, patience, grit, subtlety, and other traits that contribute to a victorious enterprise—are invaluable, whether you're a software-slinging freelancer or the CEO of a multinational manufacturer.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (4.2K)
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length11 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byDavid Brown
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateApr 13, 2021
LanguageEnglish
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