Cornerstone Move1 book · 3 highlights

Acquire Then Infuse the Capcities Operating System

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Limping on Water by Philip Beuth, K.C. Schulberg — book cover

Limping on Water

Philip Beuth, K.C. Schulberg · 3 highlights

  1. "Tom Murphy chose his targets patiently and carefully, reviewing their profit and operating histories. And when he moved forward with an acquisition, it was because he was confident that his team could successfully infuse the Capcities philosophy and business savvy into the new assets."

  2. "The difference was our commitment to letting our managers manage. Run the station like you own it and, by the way, here is some stock to make you an actual “owner”"

  1. "I’ve never seen another company capture their magic. Much of their culture went not only unwritten, but unspoken, as well. One had to absorb, even marinate in it over time. At first, the autonomy afforded management was a rush. Over time, however, the freedom to act began to weigh heavily, as a full appreciation of the true responsibility of carrying the Capcities mantle began to sink"

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