accountability
Your Culture Got You To $5M. However, It Definitely Won’t Get You To $100M.
You probably know that your current culture won’t get you to 3X, 10X, or 20X of where you are today. Yes, it has to change. And, if you are serious about scaling, there is a big lesson to learn before you start modifying your culture: You have to match the speed and the level engagement…
What Many Don’t Realize About the Demands Of Being A CEO
From the outside, the CEO role looks like freedom: high pay, big decisions, flexible schedule, ultimate control. Most people never see the late nights running numbers, the quiet dread before announcing layoffs, or the weight of knowing a single choice can alter dozens, even hundreds of lives. You don’t feel that weight from being at…
Critical CEO Mindset Shifts To Take To Scale Well Past $10M
There are two distinct mindset shifts that CEOs of companies under $10M in annual revenue need to make it they want to unlock growth. These are simple to do and will return meaningful value. Shift 1: From Hero To ArchitectEarly on, the business rewards your ability to personally rescue situations. At scale, it rewards your…
How To Foster A Culture Of Discipline And Execution
Every CEO says they want a culture of discipline and execution. But in practice, even experienced leaders get tripped up by simple missteps. Over the years, working closely with top executives and deployment teams, I’ve seen the same few obstacles stall momentum again and again – no matter the business size or industry. Let’s get…
Why Consistency Beats Intensity In Business: The Two Factory Story
Throughout my career leading companies, I have experimented with different approaches to drive sustainable, predictable growth. After many years of leading as well as leveraging my experience as a Certified Scaling Up coach, I have learned firsthand why sustainable business greatness favors consistency over intensity. The Tale of Two Factories Let’s use an example of two…
Transform Your Organizational Chart Into A Growth Accelerator
Turn Your Organizational Chart Into a Growth Accelerator