{"product_id":"summit-os-steve-preda-9781964710051","title":"Summit OS: A Fable-One Business's Journey to the Top of the Mountain: A Fable-One Company's Journey to the Top of the Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummit OS: A Fable\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical business parable written for \u003cstrong\u003egrowth-minded owners and CEOs of 15-100 employee privately held companies\u003c\/strong\u003e who are determined to scale their business without losing control, profitability, or peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough an engaging narrative, the book introduces the \u003cstrong\u003eSummit OS business operating system\u003c\/strong\u003e, a step-by-step framework designed to help \u003cstrong\u003eleadership teams align on strategy, execute effectively, and build durable competitive advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the heart of the story is a struggling mid-size company facing stalled growth, fractured accountability, and frustrated leaders. Readers follow the journey of the company's CEO and leadership team as they discover new ways to clarify direction, focus their efforts, and empower their people to deliver results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a textbook or checklist. Instead, it is a \u003cstrong\u003ebusiness fable\u003c\/strong\u003e that illustrates how real-world leaders overcome the most common challenges faced by privately owned, growth-stage companies. From \u003cstrong\u003eexecution breakdowns and strategy gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e to the difficulty of building a truly \u003cstrong\u003eself-managing organization\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lessons in Summit OS are delivered in a story format that is easy to read, relatable, and immediately applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for \u003cstrong\u003eentrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs preparing for their next stage of growth, improved profitability, or even eventual exit or succession\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book offers both \u003cstrong\u003einspiration and a practical roadmap\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether your company is a \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional services firm, a tech-enabled enterprise, or a distribution business\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will learn how to install tools that foster \u003cstrong\u003eaccountability, team empowerment, and sustainable growth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaders will discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign their executive team around a clear, shared vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslate strategy into disciplined execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild accountability and ownership throughout the organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid burnout by creating a company that runs without constant oversight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a moat around their business by developing lasting competitive advantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've read and enjoyed classics like \u003cem\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Advantage\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eTraction\u003c\/em\u003e, you will recognize the power of a story-driven framework that blends inspiration with actionable tools. \u003cstrong\u003eSummit OS: A Fable\u003c\/strong\u003e extends that tradition while providing a unique system designed specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003e15-100 employee company segment\u003c\/strong\u003e-a group often too complex for small-business playbooks but too lean for corporate bureaucracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the story, readers will not only see how the fictional company transforms its culture and results, but also envision how their own organization can climb higher, faster, and with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eowners and CEOs of privately held growth companies\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book is a field guide to building the business you've always envisioned: \u003cstrong\u003eprofitable, sustainable, self-managing, and ultimately more valuable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Preda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1964710057\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964710051\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amershire Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/18\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Steve Preda","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48487448150271,"sku":"9781964710051","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_266502cb-6380-49f9-a16f-a2a7057331a1.jpg?v=1778060527","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/summit-os-steve-preda-9781964710051","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}