When it comes to chatting with AI, I see many folks thinking they need this big library of perfectly crafted prompts to make it work. But that's not
How Executive Coaching Honed My Decision-Making Edge
When I started my digital agency, Imulus, over 15 years ago, I thought I knew it all. I was a fearless founder ready to conquer the world, one
10 Battle-Tested Strategies to Scale Your Business
As a founder who's been in the trenches scaling my own companies for over 25 years, I've seen firsthand that growing a business isn't just about getting bigger,
Strategic Insights for Every Phase of Business Growth
Guiding businesses through their growth, I've seen the excitement and hurdles at each stage. These transitions can make or break a company, turning potential stagnation into unstoppable success.
Orchestrating Your Meeting Symphony From Stand-Up to Weekly to Monthly
We've been conditioned to believe that meetings are the enemy of productivity. We've all have horror stories of endless, soul-sucking gatherings that drain our energy and stifle our creativity. But what if
Why I Insist on the Monthly Meeting
As a Scaling Up Coach, I've seen my fair share of eye-rolls when I bring up the Monthly Meeting. Trust me, I get it. As someone who values my time (and my
It’s Time We Give “Soft Skills” Some Hard Respect
"Soft skills" - the term itself feels a bit squishy, doesn't it? It's like calling a lion a "soft" predator. In reality, these skills are the backbone of successful leadership and thriving organizations. They're
We’ve Got Issues
For those running Weekly Meetings or EOS L10s, do you find your issue list keeps growing? Perhaps issues linger for months? Or do issues reappear time and time again without
Reverse Engineering Your Company
As an executive coach working with companies looking to scale up, I often encounter businesses that need help to articulate what makes them unique and successful. This lack
Rules vs Principles
We often rely on rules and principles to guide our decision-making. Rules provide clear boundaries, while principles allow room for judgment. Knowing when to use one versus the
Tuning Into The Gut
“I felt it in my gut” is more than just a figure of speech - it’s an acknowledgement of our powerful intuitive capacity. As cognitive scientist Daniel Kahneman’s
The Right vs. Learning Mindset – Why Curiosity Matters
It’s tempting to dig into our viewpoints and defend them at all costs. However, clinging too tightly to being right can limit our ability to learn, grow, and
What Bezos and the Marines Share in Decision Making
General Eisenhower stood stoically behind the planning table, studying the weather reports and reconnaissance photos scattered before him. The tentative date for launching the long-awaited Allied invasion of
The ‘Other AI’: The Seductive Lure of Artificial Intimacy
"Alexa, I'm lonely."This sorrowful plea rings out more often than you might expect in homes with virtual assistants. It reflects a deeper human yearning for emotional connection. We
Could Sunlighting be a Viable Alternative to Moonlighting?
In the clients I coach, I've noticed a shift toward "sunlighting"—a term that describes how employees blend their personal projects and passions into their conventional roles, often with
Critical Number – The Scaling Up North Star Metric
A wise person once said, growth is great, until it's not. Don't get me wrong, growth is thrilling. It's a high that hits when sales are soaring, customers
Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
The old adage "price is what you pay, value is what you get" contains an essential truth for businesses and consumers. At its core, it's about recognizing that price
The Art of Questioning
Asking questions is a skill we often overlook despite its crucial role in shaping our lives, careers, and relationships. You've probably been in a conversation where you're just
Why You’re Paying a “Learning Penalty” and How to Beat It
Imagine you’re at a party, and someone hands you a Rubik’s Cube. You twist and turn it, fumbling as you go. It’s frustrating, right? You’re experiencing what is
The Myth of the Heroic Leader
We love leaders. We idolize them, blame them, and expect them to save the day. This obsession with the heroic leader overlooks a critical truth: leadership is not