In 1907, Henry Ford took a step that shaped modern manufacturing forever, but it was more abrupt than myth would have it. By this time, Ford's Model N
Upgrading Your Business Growth Framework from EOS to Scaling Up
Running a business is hard enough without using a framework that limits your growth. Imagine tackling a mountain trail on a tricycle. EOS Traction™ is that tricycle, great
Why Your Definition of Success is Probably Wrong
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
What’s Your Worth?
Imagine that you're dead broke, sleeping at a bus station, and you sell your beloved dog Butkus for $50 because you can't afford to feed him. Then someone
Is the Pursuit of Productivity Steering Us Wrongly?
In 1911, Frederick Winslow Taylor published "The Principles of Scientific Management," a manifesto that would shape the industrial world for decades. Taylor's time-and-motion studies (Taylorism) promised to boost
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
Rethinking Loyalty to Employees as You Grow
In the summer of 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte stood at the pinnacle of his power. As he prepared to invade Russia, he faced a crucial decision: who would lead
Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers, It’s Time to Grill!
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Hasta La Vista, Client!
Let's get right to the point, some of your clients suck. There, I said it. And guess what? Showing them the door might be the best thing you
Please Stop Calling it Work-Life Balance
A piercing cry jolted me awake at 3 AM. My teenage daughter was having another panic attack. For the next two hours, I sat with her, reassuring her.
Are You Hiding Behind “We” Statements in Group Critiques?
Investment Manager, Ray Dalio adopted the principle of "radical transparency" at Bridgewater Associates in 1993. In that year, three of Dalio's top confidants confronted him with feedback that
“No” is a “Yes” to Focus and a Meaningful Life
In the mid-1990s, Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors, shared a story that has since become legendary in business. It involves his pilot, Mike Flint. Flint
Eustress and the “Sweet Spot” of Challenge
2,000 feet above the Yosemite Valley floor, clings to the side of El Capitan, his fingertips and toes finding grip on the tiniest of ledges. The sheer granite
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,
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
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
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
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