CASE STUDIES

The Ultimate Competitive Advantage: A Deeper Look into "The Excellence Dividend"


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In this solo episode, Casey Baugh dives into The Excellence Dividend by Tom Peters — a book he revisits year after year. Casey shares nine pivotal lessons that have shaped his philosophy on leadership, business, and creating lasting impact.


From prioritizing frontline employees to obsessing over design and daily execution, Casey brings powerful insights to life with personal stories and examples from brands like Porsche, Apple, and Vivint. Whether you’re leading a startup or scaling a legacy company, this episode offers practical tools to embed excellence into every decision you make.


Chapters:


00:00 – 01:08 | Introduction to The Excellence Dividend


  • Why this book is an annual must-read for Casey
  • Tom Peters’ unique influence on Casey’s business mindset


01:08 – 03:44 | Excellence: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage


  • Excellence as the defining market separator
  • Real-world examples: Porsche, Apple, and Cedar & Stone


03:44 – 05:32 | People First, Always


  • Investing in talent like championship teams
  • “Treat your people like gold” philosophy


05:32 – 07:25 | Kindness Equals Leadership


  • “Hard is soft, soft is hard” explained
  • Case study: Private equity mistake that destroyed company culture


07:25 – 08:10 | Execution Trumps Strategy


  • Why flawless execution beats perfect strategy
  • Lessons learned from business and investment experiences


08:10 – 10:24 | Obsess Over the Frontline


  • Managing by wandering around
  • How frontline insights drive better decisions


10:24 – 11:28 | Design for Wow


  • Why exceptional design separates great companies
  • Examples from Tesla, Apple, and BMW


11:28 – 12:16 | Worship the Customer


  • Business purpose: Create and keep a customer
  • Strategies for delivering consistent “wow” experiences


12:16 – 16:46 | Train Like Crazy


  • Training parallels from elite sports and military
  • Rory McIlroy’s journey and the power of preparation


16:46 – 17:53 | Excellence is the Next Five Minutes


  • Excellence through small, consistent daily actions
  • Practical ways to raise standards immediately

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