The three kinds of leverage that anchor effective strategies

Founder takeaway

Build strategy around strengths that create leverage: prioritize what you already do unusually well, then make that advantage more differentiated and difficult to erode. Fix weaknesses only when they threaten the strategy.

Why it matters

Scarce resources produce better returns when they amplify a distinctive advantage rather than bring every weakness up to average. Durability turns that advantage from a temporary edge into the anchor of an enduring strategy.

Relevant guides

Put it to work

Ask: “Which strength gives us the greatest advantage today, how is it meaningfully different from alternatives, and what could we invest in this quarter to make it more durable?”