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Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic who Turned a Bright Idea into One of America's Best Companies
Book • 2005
This book is a memoir of Paul Orfalea's journey from a struggling kid with learning disabilities to the founder of Kinko's, a company that grew into a $1.
5 billion empire.
It highlights his unique approach to business, emphasizing the importance of taking care of employees and creating a compassionate company culture.
The book is filled with personal anecdotes, business lessons, and Orfalea's inspired aphorisms, making it a refreshing and honest look at what makes Orfalea tick.
5 billion empire.
It highlights his unique approach to business, emphasizing the importance of taking care of employees and creating a compassionate company culture.
The book is filled with personal anecdotes, business lessons, and Orfalea's inspired aphorisms, making it a refreshing and honest look at what makes Orfalea tick.
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in comparison to Ingvar Kamprad, highlighting their shared dyslexia and unconventional approaches to business.


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#370 The Founder of IKEA: Ingvar Kamprad
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in relation to the importance of delegation and strategic thinking in business.


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#248 John D. Rockefeller (Titan)
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in relation to creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.


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#279 What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffett
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to illustrate the idea of specializing in one thing.


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#225 Winston Churchill
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to draw parallels between Orfalea's decentralized management style and Mark Leonard's.


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#246 Mark Leonard's Shareholder Letters