Chapter 2Breaking the Secret Code of the Great Advantage-Makers

I'm not trying to copy Nature. I'm trying to find the principles she is using.—R. Buckminster Fuller

Advantage-Makers are those rare leaders who win more often than others by transforming challenging situations into the best possible outcomes. They see opportunities where others see only problems, influence outcomes where others are stuck, and create advantages where others are challenged.

Their skill, advantage-making, is designed to consistently create superior outcomes in the face of constraints. Good timing and simple solutions leverage assets in surprising ways.

Have you ever felt you were going 90 miles per hour in your car and had to change the tires while moving? That's ...

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