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

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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

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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

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“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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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