Let's step back to Vienna, 1847, where a young doctor named Ignaz Semmelweis is grappling with a troubling mystery. In his hospital, one in six women are dying
Sorry, I Can’t Hear You Over the Sound of My Productivity
Haven't we all called bullshit on our collective addiction to constant connectivity? We've become a society of twitchy, notification-obsessed zombies, and it's high time we admit to Houston,
The Rigid or Fluid Road to Goals?
Society often mistakes unwavering determination for strength, clinging to goals with a death grip. But the truly powerful and accomplished know better.Take Takeda Shingen, the 16th-century Japanese daimyo
Drop Your Prompts! AI Wants a Conversation
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
Rethinking Goals, Rocks and Quarterly Priorities
These last few weeks, I've seen my fair share of quarterly offsites—ones I've run and others I've assisted my coaching colleagues with. One theme that seems to be
Why Set a Quarterly Theme?
As a business owner, it's important to constantly be looking for ways to improve and grow your company. One effective way to do this is by setting a
“Strategic Planning” is a Frankenstein Approach
A few decades ago, I was in a project kickoff meeting with a new client named Mary. At the ripe age of 25, I was new to business,
Mastering the Scaling Up 7-Strata: A Comprehensive Guide for Ambitious Executives
Imagine effortlessly leading your organization towards unprecedented growth, with an impeccably structured roadmap. The Scaling Up 7-Strata model, when harnessed to its full potential, offers exactly that: a
The Obstacle in Your Way
Those familiar with author Ryan Holiday are likely familiar with his book title and concept of “The Obstacle is the Way.” In short, it’s derived from the Stoic traditions that
The Promise of a Brand Promise
A brand promise is a statement that defines the unique value and benefits that a company's brand offers to its customers. It is a commitment that the company
What’s the Scaling Up One Page Strategic Plan?
The Scaling Up One Page Strategic Plan is a management tool that helps organizations clarify and align their strategic goals, objectives, and action plans. It is a visual
Finding the right business KPIs
Everyone wants to know how their business is doing. There’s nothing wrong with that; you need to be able to keep an eye on your company, set goals
10x Results Are Actually Modest
Years ago, when I had Imulus I recall thinking about growing the company from $1M in revenue to $10M. That number seemed so distant and unfathomable. My partners