Know What Matters by Ron Shaich
Legacy Audiobooks
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
What does it take to build a beloved, industry-defining brand like Panera Bread from the ground up? In "Know What Matters," founder Ron Shaich shares a lifetime of lessons on transformation, leadership, and creating enduring value. Now, you can learn from his journey. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes.
This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. You’ll learn Shaich’s powerful "future-back" method for making critical decisions, both in life and in business. Understand why profit should always be a by-product, not the goal, and how to build a sustainable competitive advantage by tackling the challenges your rivals avoid. Explore the difference between a gamble and a "smart bet," and learn the disciplined art of execution that turns vision into reality.
This summary unpacks the hard choices and personal sacrifices behind entrepreneurial success, providing a blueprint for leading through massive change. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. For entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators, this version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away.
Duration - 17m.
Author - Legacy Audiobooks.
Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E.
Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Legacy Audiobooks
Digital Voice Roger E
Pendleton Row Publishing LLC
English Audiobooks
INAudio Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. What does it take to build a beloved, industry-defining brand like Panera Bread from the ground up? In "Know What Matters," founder Ron Shaich shares a lifetime of lessons on transformation, leadership, and creating enduring value. Now, you can learn from his journey. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. You’ll learn Shaich’s powerful "future-back" method for making critical decisions, both in life and in business. Understand why profit should always be a by-product, not the goal, and how to build a sustainable competitive advantage by tackling the challenges your rivals avoid. Explore the difference between a gamble and a "smart bet," and learn the disciplined art of execution that turns vision into reality. This summary unpacks the hard choices and personal sacrifices behind entrepreneurial success, providing a blueprint for leading through massive change. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. For entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators, this version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away. Duration - 17m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Chapter 1: Future Back
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 2: Competitive Advantage Is Everything
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 3: Means, Ends, and By-products
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 4: Entrepreneurs Are Opportunists
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 5: Think Before You IPO
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 6: You Take the Money; I’ll Take Control
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 7: Feeding the Growth Monster
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 8: Empathy Unlocks the Future
Duration:00:00:30
Chapter 9: Discovering Today What Will Matter Tomorrow
Duration:00:00:37
Chapter 10: Defining What You Stand For
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 11: Getting It Done
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 12: You Don’t Own the Business; the Business Owns You
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 13: Business (and Life) Requires Hard Choices
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 14: Develop with Discipline
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 15: Break the Cycle of Failure
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 16: Be the Innovator in Chief
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 17: Make Smart Bets
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 18: Seek Out the Tough Stuff and Create a Barrier to Entry
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 19: Know When to Fold ’Em
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 20: If You Don’t Have Control, Credibility Is Your Currency
Duration:00:00:30
Chapter 21: The Doing of the Doing
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 22: Business Would Be Easier without People
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 23: Parish Priest in a Business Suit
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 24: Be Contrarian: Conserve in a Boom, Build in a Bust
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 25: Business Is Personal
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 26: Managing the Desire-Friction Ratio
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 27: Making the Transformation Operational
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 28: Finding New Runways for Growth
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 29: Coming Clean—with Yourself and Others
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 30: Keep Your Promises
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 31: Know When to Sell
Duration:00:00:32
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21