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At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

224. Unfair Advantages

Apr 24, 2024
20:06
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Learn how to create your own competitive advantage by exploring unwritten rules, agility, and courage in business. Discover how companies like Southwest Airlines and Nordstrom gain an edge. Explore disruptive practices in real estate and business, emphasizing the importance of bold decisions and innovations to stay ahead in various industries. Dive into the concept of unfair advantages and strategic anchors, using the example of a premium firewood service to enhance outdoor experiences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building a strategic advantage requires making decisions that give your organization a unique edge, even if it leads others to question the fairness.
  • Recognizing and leveraging unfair competitive advantages extends beyond policies to cultural aspects within organizations, offering smaller firms a significant edge.

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Strategic Anchors and Unfair Advantages in Companies

Creating a strategic advantage in business involves making decisions that give your organization a unique edge, leading others to question the fairness. This does not entail unethical practices but centers on building an unfair competitive advantage. For instance, Southwest Airlines' policy of not charging for bags set them apart, fostering customer loyalty despite complaints from competitors. By strategically anchoring their choices, companies like Southwest create a lasting edge that competitors could have adopted.

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