In a year marked by businesses running aground, and by CEOs who put cashing out above company success, there’s a book worth reading that reinforces some basic tenets of business success that have become obscured in the drive for profit.
Chester Cadieux, the founder of QuikTrip, has penned “From Lucky to Smart: Leadership Lessons from QuikTrip,” a book explaining the business philosophy of the Midwest’s 800-pound convenience store gorilla.
It depends on the perspective, but I don’t find anything revolutionary in Cadieux’ book. He touts the virtues of hiring good people, giving them the tools and training to succeed and remaining open to change.
But in an era of “anything that maximizes profits,” it’s a good reminder that some old-fashioned business values still work pretty well.
The book is available at most local QuikTrip locations.
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I’ve seen them on the counter. It’s funny to see people put their coffee cups on it while fidgeting for a couple of dollars to pay the cashier.
That’s too bad. It’s an excellent book that ought to be required reading for business owners, managers and employees.
Maybe I’ll send a copy to the three major U.S. automakers …