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Chris Zook and James Allen are partners at Bain & Company and co-leaders of the firm's Global Strategy practice.
Known for: The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth
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The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth
The Founder's Mentality explores why many companies lose their sense of purpose and agility as they grow, and how leaders can restore the entrepreneurial spirit that drives long-term success. Drawing on extensive research and case studies, the authors identify three key traits—an insurgent mission, an owner's mindset, and an obsession with the front line—that distinguish enduringly successful organizations.
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The Growth Paradox
Every company begins with a burst of energy. Founders see an opportunity, often one the rest of the market ignores, and they commit with fierce intensity to serve customers better, faster, and more creatively. Growth rewards this focus at first, confirming that the mission is right. But growth also ...
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Defining the Founder’s Mentality
At the core of every enduring enterprise lies a set of beliefs and behaviors that anchor it through turbulent markets. The Founder’s Mentality captures these essential traits. It is not nostalgia for the past or glorification of charismatic founders. Rather, it is a repeatable system of attitudes th...
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About Chris Zook
Chris Zook and James Allen are partners at Bain & Company and co-leaders of the firm's Global Strategy practice.
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