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Shore begins with a relevant reference to his previous book, Your Business Is a Leaky Bucket (2017), suggesting that “leaks continue to recur throughout the life of your business.” The objective of this volume, though, is to move beyond those leaks and drive rapid, profitable growth. The author emphasizes five distinct areas in the work: Stewardship, Human Capital Management, Strategy, Planning, and Accountability. It is no coincidence that these are the elements of Shore’s trademarked “Business Acceleration System,” which his consulting firm employs on behalf of his clients. Periodically throughout the book, the use of a “Business Acceleration Calculator,” which can be downloaded free, is encouraged. This not-so-subtle sales pitch can be forgiven because the author pays off his premise with a no-nonsense, substantive explanation of all five areas. Introductory material addresses leadership mindsets and provides an overview of 19 specific “growth accelerators,” which are divided into the five areas. Each of the accelerators is then discussed in considerable detail. Some of the accelerators, such as “Develop a Strong Culture” and “Commit to an Audacious Goal,” will be very familiar to senior business leaders; on the surface, they could be easily dismissed as informational retreads. But the positive impact of the volume is in the unifying theme of business acceleration. Shore seamlessly weaves together the 19 accelerators and the five key areas, carefully organizing the content into a logical set of discrete but interrelated action items. In addition to his own wisdom, the author references numerous sources and supplies useful examples to illuminate the discussion. One compelling technique employed throughout is the stylistic use of questions as subheads to engage readers, such as “How Do You Measure Manager Performance?” “Do You Have the Right Structure to Succeed?” and “Do You Know What Your Clients Want?” Chapters are short but packed with details. Busy executives will appreciate the liberal use of bullets, numbered lists, and helpful summaries of key points at the end of each chapter.

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