Insights…
Practical insights on scalable systems, leadership execution, business growth, operational improvement, and the responsible use of AI.
The Most Expensive Words in Business: “I Know”
I recently had a conversation with a successful entrepreneur as part of a potential consulting engagement. He had clearly built something valuable. He was experienced, intelligent, and [...]
7 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Operating Systems
Growth is supposed to make a business stronger. But growth also creates complexity. A company may add customers, employees, services, and revenue while continuing to operate with [...]
Where Should a Growing Company Actually Use AI?
AI is everywhere right now. Every software company seems to have added it to its product, and every business owner is being told to adopt it before being left behind.
The Hidden Cost of a Business That Depends Too Heavily on Its Founder
When every important decision, relationship, and problem leads back to the founder, growth becomes harder, the team becomes less capable, and the business becomes more fragile.
How to Scale Your Business: 8 Steps That Will Help You Get Ahead
It is somewhat idealistic to think that your business will just grow slowly and organically. Unless you’re planning on staying a small business forever, you need to [...]
Managing Fear: Killer of Many Brilliant Ideas
When I was recently asked to speak to a group of young founders and CEO’s at Pear.vc in Palo Alto , I selected a topic that’s not [...]
Are You into Micromanagement? Stop it!
Do you think that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself? If so, you may be the classic Micromanager and a very [...]
Marketing strategy question; why does your business exist?
This is one of the first questions I always ask my consulting clients. The answer, or the lack of it, tells me a lot about the mindset [...]