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<p><b>Explore a framework to build and invest in profitable companies that consistently outperform the rest</b></p> <p>How do great organisations go from paper to profit? What are the secrets to sound, lucrative decision-making? And how can you analyse executive and company performance for smarter investing — as a leader or a shareholder? In <i>The Founder Effect: Three Pillars of Success in Founder-Led Companies</i>, investment funds manager Lawrence Lam identifies the intangible elements that drive the success behind outstanding global companies.</p> <p>Backed by behavioural psychology, case studies and examples from some of the world's most iconic brands, <i>The Founder Effect</i> shows you how to uncover a business's potential for profit. This handbook presents a compelling three-pillar framework, giving you the tools you need to evaluate track record, assess motivation, and go beyond marketing spin to uncover actual progress.</p> <ul> <li>Understand the magic formula that generates success within executive management teams</li> <li>Uncover how intelligent organisational design supports a company, from people to productivity</li> <li>Review leadership judgement and uncover cognitive biases that influence decision-making</li> <li>Discover what motivates an executive team, from psychological ownership to incentive structures</li> <li>Ensure that an organisation's leadership truly reflects its core values and culture</li> </ul> <p><br />Perfect for investors, founders, executive management, board members and other business leaders, <i>The Founder Effect</i> is a can't-miss resource for measuring what takes a company from good to great.</p> <p><b>'Lawrence Lam provides a clear framework for evaluating management teams by highlighting the traits that make great founders successful. <i>The Founder Effect</i> is a must-read for anyone looking to understand what sets top leadership apart.'</b> <i>— Chip Wilson, Founder of Lululemon</i></p>