Culture & People
Transparency: How Much Is Enough?
More transparency can build trust. But without understanding, it can also create confusion.
Leadership & Management
BOSS Series 3: Clarity in Execution
Clarity Is the Beginning of Execution In the first two articles of this series, we focused on strategy—understanding where your business is headed and creating an agile plan to get there. Now it’s time to shift our attention to execution. Over the years, I’ve watched organizations invest tremendous amounts of Read more…
The BOSS series
BOSS Series 2: An Agile Approach to Strategy
There is a myth in business that “good strategy takes a long time.” If you asked ten consultants how they would develop strategy, you would likely get ten different answers. Things like lengthy surveys, multi-day retreats, or workshops spread across months. All this needs to be compiled into binders that Read more…
Growth & Scalability
The Flat Organization Myth
I came across this idea while reading Radical Candor by Kim Scott: many leaders wear the “flat organization” label as a badge of honor. The thinking goes, We don’t need titles or hierarchy here—we’re all equals. I understand the sentiment. It’s about teamwork, openness, and avoiding the bureaucracy that slows Read more…
Business Strategy
Strategy Isn’t Just About Growth
Ask most business owners what strategy means, and you’ll hear some version of “a plan to grow.” But growth isn’t the only reason to think strategically—sometimes, it’s not even the right one.
Culture & People
The Power of Extra Effort: How Small Choices Create Big Results
In today’s culture, working hard is often painted as “uncool.” The narrative seems to be: do just enough to get by, maximize leisure, and aim for “work-life balance”—a phrase increasingly used to justify the bare minimum at work. But what’s lost in this perspective is the undeniable truth that a Read more…
Business Operating Systems
The Business and Personal Payoff of Better Project Management
When leadership sets clear expectations and holds project teams accountable for using project management tools and processes, the payoff extends far beyond improved project outcomes. While the financial benefits are clear—fewer delays, reduced rework, and increased profitability—the impact on employee well-being is equally significant. A firm that runs well-managed projects Read more…
Business Operating Systems
Why Clear Expectations and Accountability Lead to Higher Adoption
Leadership sets the tone for how processes and tools are adopted within a firm. But it’s not enough to invest in technology or introduce new procedures. To see meaningful adoption—especially when it comes to project management—leaders must be explicit about expectations and hold their teams accountable for following through. In Read more…
Business Operating Systems
Over-Reliance on Tools to Solve Business Problems
In my work with company leadership, I frequently encounter dissatisfaction with current software programs and digital tools, particularly in project management and enterprise resource management (ERP). Many leaders are evaluating or considering a change in their business software, believing that new tools will solve their problems. However, a closer look Read more…