JOB ASPHALT PAVING

True success relies on a clear path, consistency, and innovation. And the roadmap to success can come from unusual-and sometimes forgotten-sources. Take the field manual below, for example.

So what does an army field manual have to do with anything, you ask? Plenty. Business is war. It is a battle to reach your objectives. It is a battle to keep your key talent from leaving and "upgrading" your competitors. Above all, it is a battle to dominate your competition. We have taken this old field manual and put it in a fresh perspective for the modern business leader.

1. The Nine Principles of Business War
2. Principle One: Objective
3. Direct all actions towards a clearly defined, decisive, and attainable objective.

Real leadership begins at the beginning. To engage your employees, you must communicate precisely what the objectives are. This is a war you cannot win alone. Principle Two: Take the Offensive

Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.

Once you have determined your objectives (and you have clearly communicated them to your employees), you will have a ready team to seize the opportunities that arise in your market.

Principle Three: Be Effective