principles Archives - https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/tag/principles/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:38:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Critical Importance of Principles in Business https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2018/06/07/the-critical-importance-of-principles-in-business/ https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2018/06/07/the-critical-importance-of-principles-in-business/#respond Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:45:57 +0000 David Taylor http://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/?p=1640

One of the most important things any business leader can do for their business longevity, is to establish the principles by which they and their business will operate. These principles form the foundation on which trust and relationships are built with all of the stakeholders of the business; shareholders, employees, customers, and suppliers. Berkshire Hathaway […]

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One of the most important things any business leader can do for their business longevity, is to establish the principles by which they and their business will operate. These principles form the foundation on which trust and relationships are built with all of the stakeholders of the business; shareholders, employees, customers, and suppliers. Berkshire Hathaway […]

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]]> https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2018/06/07/the-critical-importance-of-principles-in-business/feed/ 0 Principles https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/12/10/principles/ https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/12/10/principles/#respond Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:28:12 +0000 David Taylor http://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/?p=1496 This week’s book summary is Principles by Ray Dalio. Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, the fifth most important private company in the United States (according to Forbes), does a stellar job in laying out his Personal History (for context), Life Principles, and Work Principles. I highly recommend this book to all business leaders. It is […]

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]]> This week’s book summary is Principles by Ray Dalio. Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, the fifth most important private company in the United States (according to Forbes), does a stellar job in laying out his Personal History (for context), Life Principles, and Work Principles. I highly recommend this book to all business leaders. It is […]

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]]> https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/12/10/principles/feed/ 0 How to Use Combat Lessons From Iraq To Improve Your Business https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/11/01/how-to-use-combat-lessons-from-iraq-to-improve-your-business/ https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/11/01/how-to-use-combat-lessons-from-iraq-to-improve-your-business/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2017 03:33:39 +0000 David Taylor http://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/?p=1446

Many business leaders overlook leadership lessons from the military because we don’t think they cross the chasm between the harsh realities of war and the world of business. I would argue that, regardless of the differences in operating environments, the same leadership principles do apply. In fact, the leadership principles tried and tested in the […]

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Many business leaders overlook leadership lessons from the military because we don’t think they cross the chasm between the harsh realities of war and the world of business. I would argue that, regardless of the differences in operating environments, the same leadership principles do apply. In fact, the leadership principles tried and tested in the […]

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]]> https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2017/11/01/how-to-use-combat-lessons-from-iraq-to-improve-your-business/feed/ 2 5 Remarkable Principles That Will Guarantee Business Breakthrough https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2016/12/28/5-remarkable-principles-that-will-guarantee-business-breakthrough/ https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2016/12/28/5-remarkable-principles-that-will-guarantee-business-breakthrough/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:10:46 +0000 David Taylor http://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/?p=1261

What important principles have you discovered this past year that can make a dramatic impact on your life and business in the future? I know it can seem cliché at the end of the year to reflect on the past year and set goals for the next year. However, it is critical to our businesses […]

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What important principles have you discovered this past year that can make a dramatic impact on your life and business in the future? I know it can seem cliché at the end of the year to reflect on the past year and set goals for the next year. However, it is critical to our businesses […]

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]]> https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2016/12/28/5-remarkable-principles-that-will-guarantee-business-breakthrough/feed/ 2 The New Gold Standard https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2016/11/13/the-new-gold-standard/ https://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/2016/11/13/the-new-gold-standard/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2016 04:19:04 +0000 David Taylor http://www.thinkingbusinessblog.com/?p=1236 The book review for this week is The New Gold Standard by Joseph A. Michelli Michelli provides a very detailed history and study of the Ritz Carlton business. The book documents the culture,  business practices and the five leadership principles of the Ritz Carlton; Define and Refine Empower through Trust It’s Not about You Deliver “Wow!” Leave […]

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]]> The book review for this week is The New Gold Standard by Joseph A. Michelli Michelli provides a very detailed history and study of the Ritz Carlton business. The book documents the culture,  business practices and the five leadership principles of the Ritz Carlton; Define and Refine Empower through Trust It’s Not about You Deliver “Wow!” Leave […]

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