Building Companies That Last…
and Last… and Last
Dave Whorton with Bo Burlingham
“This is unlike any other leadership book I’ve read.”
– Susan Cain, #1 bestselling author of Quiet and Bittersweet
Running a business involves making countless decisions, and it’s challenging to know which ones will lead to success. The Evergreen Growth Navigator serves as your guide, leveraging data-backed recommendations that will improve your company’s performance and support long-term success.
The Evergreen Journal® and the Evergreen Journal Plus are weekly newsletters and platforms designed to share the best practices, wisdom, innovations, and inspiration from Evergreen® companies with those who want to learn more about these uniquely successful organizations.
Who is Tugboat Institute
We are a community that believes deeply in the vital importance of Evergreen leaders and companies. Learn more about how we support the Evergreen movement.
Gain Insights and Wisdom from Evergreen Leaders
For over a decade, Tugboat Institute has collected and curated a vast library of articles and talks that document the wisdom, insight, and experiences of the leaders and founders of Evergreen companies. Covering the entire spectrum of challenges faced by today’s independent and private companies, this collection of strategies and perspectives offers an invaluable resource to new and returning members of the Evergreen community as they navigate the issues and obstacles that all companies face as they reach towards the future.
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