Last night I was driving my daughter home, and a raccoon scurried across the road. Growing up in the Pennsylvania suburbs, I had plenty of encounters with these
Eustress – The Stress You Need
Stress is good for you. The right kind of stress.Until the industrial age, there was practically zero conversation about work-related stress. Work was work. It was hard and necessary.
Stop hiring for experience?
I'm a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan and love the NFL. Often I use football analogies when explaining Scaling Up. This week's news from the Indianapolis Colts sent shockwaves
Lessons from the first female fighter pilot
I just got back from a Scaling Up Summit in Denver, where I had the privilege of meeting the first female fighter pilot and Senator, Col. Martha McSally.
Team Accountability Starts with Personal Accountability
I want to talk about personal accountability. Sexy, right?I think it’s super sexy! It’s about taking responsibility for your life and everything that goes into it. It’s empowering
What Billionaires Taught Me About Getting Derailed
Let's call them Ron and Steve, two highly successful individuals measured by our societal standards of net worth and attainment of goals. They are both billionaires. Aside from
Strategic Ignorance
Where are you strategically ignorant in your role?Strategic ignorance intentionally avoids information that can unseat your plans, beliefs, and actions.Here’s an example from a non-business setting. For the
Social Capital and Double Opt-In Introductions
Social capital is gained slowly over time; therefore, we must be mindful of how we spend it. In my experience, one of the quickest ways to deplete social
We are our daily practices.
How will the next 90 days be different from your last 90 days? Take a moment to stop and really feel into that. We’re often too damn busy
What Kanye, Beyoncé and M&Ms can teach us about hiring aces
Please make those chicken legs heavily seasoned with cayenne pepper, keep the room at 78 degrees, and don't forget the rose-scented candles. Those are just a few of
What are the 5 dysfunctions of a team?
The "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" is a model developed by leadership expert Patrick Lencioni to describe the common pitfalls that can prevent a team from achieving its
This visual shows why companies get stuck on the growth curve
I'll save you the wait. The reason companies get stuck on the growth curve is straightforward; it's communication and trust. In the early start-up stages, communication is exceedingly simple and
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 Stop #TooBusy Challenge
"Too busy." How many times do I hear that each day? I'm guilty of uttering those words more regularly than I'd like to admit. It's a catchphrase that
How are you finding your blindspots?
Throughout my life I've been a "seeker" of sorts. As a child I would disassemble toys to find what made them tick. Science was always my favorite subject
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
The Great Resignation – Infographic
This infographic came by the way of - https://www.geniusu.com
Zoom Fatigue. It’s real, and here is how to prevent it.
At work, we spend a lot of time on video calls. For many jobs, this is a requirement. As common as it is though, I believe that Zoom
Going numb to the noise. How to save your team from over-communication.
Communication obstacles, that's the only thing that truly separates a remote team from a team in the same physical location. Organizations that make a concerted effort to turn
I’m Not Motivational, Nor Do I Want to Be
“Don’t expect to be motivated every day to get out there and make things happen. You won’t be. Don’t count on motivation. Count on Discipline.” – Jocko Willink