Conflict Zone Performance: Lessons from Teams Under Extreme Pressure
A diamond is just a chunk of coal that became brilliant under pressure. The same is true for people and teams.
The Crisis of Autonomy: Why Every Growing Business Must Face It
Nothing in business stays stable for very long. Markets shift, teams expand, priorities evolve.
Establishing a Senior leadership Team: The Game Changer for Growth
I see it time and again. The biggest reason start-ups stay stuck as start-ups is simple: they fail to establish a trusted senior leadership team.
Are You Ready to Sell Your Business?
Selling a business is often the culmination of years of hard work, risk-taking, and sacrifice.
Career Defining Moments: Why They Matter More Than You Think
Early in my career, working for a boutique consulting firm, I was asked to assess the break-up value of a multi-sector retailer.
From Fear to Growth: Making Feedback to “the Boss” Safe and Productive
In large firms, bad leaders are often labelled “psychotic.” In smaller owner-managed businesses, the label is usually “the boss,” but said with a wry smile that really means “handle with care.”
The Mexican Fisherman and the Investment Banker
On a quiet morning, an American investment banker exhausted from years of high-pressure deals and endless flights wandered along the sun-drenched coast of a small Mexican village.
Making Digital Transformations Natural
Digital transformation is often framed as a technical challenge: adopting new tools, refining processes, and leveraging technology…
Four Signs You Have a Bad Manager
Most of us have encountered a bad manager at some point. When people recall “the worst manager ever,”
12 Common Business Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Albert Einstein once remarked that “a person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”