The book · 2026
The 70/20/10 Rule
Key Strategies in Business Landscape · by Myrna Aponte and Prashant Shah
Modern leaders are asked to manage their teams while absorbing a constant stream of new processes and technology. Written by two career supply chain operators, The 70/20/10 Rule offers a simple discipline for where leadership attention belongs, and invites readers to reflect on how they lead, decide and show up when it matters most.
5.0 on AmazonThe framework
Where leadership attention belongs.
Sustainable success starts with people. Technology is an enabler that supports people and process; it does not replace them.
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People
Developing capability, accountability and engagement, so teams can operate with clarity and confidence.
20
Process
Clear, well-designed processes that create consistency and reduce friction.
10
Technology
Tools that enable people and process, adopted deliberately rather than for their own sake.
Reader reviews
What readers are saying.
“Most organizations throw software at problems caused by weak accountability and broken workflows. Prashant Shah and Myrna Aponte dismantle that mistake. … This isn’t theory.”
“What stood out to me was the message that leadership starts with taking ownership yourself before expecting it from your team. Simple, practical, and very relevant to today’s workplace.”
“I highly recommend The 70/20/10 Rule to anyone looking to become a more intentional leader.”
The authors
Two operators, one framework.
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