{"product_id":"the-growth-paradox-isbn-9781637744086","title":"The Growth Paradox","description":"\u003cb\u003eAward-winning CEO Jacky Fischer presents her signature management method to help small businesses scale up by avoiding the most common and destructive pitfalls.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you hold on too tightly as a leader—to your people, to everyday decision-making, to the past—you will cut off vital oxygen necessary for growth. The solution: Stop being a control freak and instead empower your employees, get out of your own way, and establish a clear vision for the future. In other words: \u003ci\u003eLet go to help your business grow\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmbrace the growth paradox to get unstuck and grow your company to the next level. By leaning into some key, counterintuitive business ideas, you’ll make space for changes that will lead to nonlinear growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this uniquely insightful guide, you’ll learn why: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding people accountable doesn’t work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping employees often hurts performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiving up power and control can increase growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing on money can reduce profits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing big ideas can derail your progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat’s more, Fisher shares lessons she learned from growing a small family business into an organization with annual revenue topping $40 million—as well as practical tools for taking stock of where you are and charting an actionable plan so that you can create hypergrowth in your business.“\u003ci\u003eThe Growth Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e is truly one of the most engaging, powerful books on entrepreneurship, life, and purpose that I have read . . . It is personal, emotional, and practical, and goes well beyond the ‘how to’ or war stories of most entrepreneurship books.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eAl Danto, Senior Lecturer of Management, Entrepreneurship, Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Jacky Fischer’s stories and insights were relatable and inspiring, and the practical advice provided a road map for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. If you’re an entrepreneur or thinking about starting your own business, this book is a must-read.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eNancy Almodovar, CEO, Nan and Company Properties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This book is exactly what every business owner needs to hear to get over the three-million-dollar hump.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eTarin Williger, President, Quality Cable Installers LLC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Not only a road map in building a successful business (and team), but also exemplifies a ‘keep it real’ philosophy . . . I would recommend \u003ci\u003eThe Growth Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e to both new business owners as well as veterans who are struggling to achieve the type of success they deserve and want out of life.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eTroy Elmore, President, Impassioned Sales Solutions, LLC \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Teeming with insights, this remarkable book shows how you can infuse passion into all facets of your business. If you’re looking to supercharge your passion-related battery and elevate your company’s success, this book is for you!”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eErik Dane, PhD, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Washington University's Olin Business School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Growth Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e will help entrepreneurs steer clear of the mind trash that is often allowed to happen in today’s small businesses. The lessons in this book are simple, authentic, and required learning for growth-minded business owners.”  \u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBrandon Kinsey, Cofounder and Chief Talent Strategist, Kinsey Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacky Fischer\u003c\/b\u003e grew up working in a multitude of family businesses. She is quite sure her parents broke every child labor law. In 2003, she dropped out of art school and bought her parents’ moving business, growing it from $3 million to more than $40 million in annual revenue. Since then, she received her MBA from Rice University. 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