Sun Tzu and the Art of Business

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1) Capture Your Market Without Destroying It
2) Avoid your competitor's strength, and attack their weakness
3) Use foreknowledge & deception to maximize the power of business intelligence.
4) Use speed and preparation to swiftly overcome the competition.
5) Use alliances and strategic control points in the industry to “shape” your opponents and make them conform to your will.
6) Develop your character as a leader to maximize the potential of your employees.