May 30, 2025
Success Loves Speed
I’ve learned something from nearly every leader I’ve had the privilege of working with throughout my career. Some taught me what to do. Others, just as valuably, taught me what not…
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Business Operating System insights for leaders who want to scale.
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May 23, 2025
How to Disagree with Your Boss (Without Getting Fired or Ignored)
Disagreeing with your boss can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side: your integrity and professional insight. On the other: the chain of command and your job security. But he…
May 7, 2025
Stop Asking For Feedback
When you're trying to improve a project, an idea, or even yourself, the instinct is to ask for feedback. But here’s the problem: Feedback invites judgment. Advice invites partnersh…
May 1, 2025
Don't Be A Chicken
I was recently talking with a friend who manages a team for a Department of Defense contractor. He shared a frustration I’ve heard many times before: one of his newer team members…
Apr 24, 2025
Too Many Meetings
Too Many Meetings: Why It Happens and How to Fix It When I meet with new businesses, they typically fall into one of two categories: either they have no meetings at all ... or they…
Apr 21, 2025
Why Smart People Fail
Why Smart People Fail...and How To Prevent It From Happening To You We all know someone who’s brilliant full of ideas, armed with degrees, sharp in conversation but…
Apr 14, 2025
Leader or Firefighter?
Let’s be honest too many business owners and managers are stuck in "firefighting" mode. I know because I've been there...and I bet you have too. You know the feeling: your…
Apr 8, 2025
When Growth Feels Like A Threat
When Growth Feels Like a Threat: Why Your Team Dreads Success (And How to Fix It) Growth is usually celebrated in businessbigger numbers, more customers, new opportunities.…
Apr 2, 2025
Work Like A Lion
There’s a common misconception many business leaders buy into: success is a result of grinding endlessly. Long hours at the office. Answering emails late into the night. Staying bu…