Thoughts on Culture

“Purpose-driven people are problem solvers and doers” – Ruth Hartnoll, CEO of Matchstick Creative

“Purpose-driven people are problem solvers and doers” – Ruth Hartnoll, CEO of Matchstick Creative

A fundamental principle if you want to do purpose well in your company is to look after your profit. Note that “look after” is not the same as “maximise”. Ruth…

The danger of our current obsession with authenticity

We have a real obsession with “authenticity” today, which I fear in many ways is a toxic one. I’m not advocating by any means that we look for lies, to…
While we’re in the hustle, remember this

While we’re in the hustle, remember this

This is for you if you’re … the CEO hustling to build the next unicorn / your exit / a business that matters; the member of the leadership team managing…

The importance of your not making (all / most) decisions

Almost every company I see where the CEO is too busy suffers from at least one of 3 key criteria not being in place. Missing any of them means that…

You think you’ve survived …

A number of businesses I meet are dying slowly. Often without knowing it. And it’s just like the sunny spell we’re enjoying in the UK. I know. It’s the summer.…

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