“Move Fast and Break Things” – sorry, but no. We should have learned that lesson from the Great Gatsby (100 years old this year). This mantra became all the rage emanating from Facebook, and feels like it’s become the modus operandi of some of our governments. Which has thrown an unflattering light on it. It’s […]
Founders and Owners
Trump shows us how wrong we got it on Profit and Purpose
A few years back, when talking about purpose in business started to become in vogue, a vocal brigade within the purpose zealots were touting a dangerous mantra. “Do purpose, and it will end up making you more profitable”. Within those circles, it was a foundational belief. But I had real issues with this that I’d […]
Why the CEO isn’t taking your contribution seriously
If you’re in a Senior Leadership Team, your CEO should welcome your contribution to the business at large. But you may find that contribution isn’t always welcome. Here are the two key reasons I’ve seen this happen. 1) The CEO is a closed book and thinks they have all the answers. Growth opportunity is the […]
Imposter Syndrome is not a condition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Now *that’s* a condition! In most cases where I’ve spoken to leaders about it in reality it’s something quite different. And very human. It’s the human response to growth and new challenges. But because everyone and their dog is talking about it, and a hungry coaching industry is making money from it, […]
If you’re serious about scaling your business, you need to get really unsexy.
If you’re after a long-term relationship with someone, you shouldn’t be trying to get jiggy every time you meet. It’s tiring, it’s tedious, it’s offensive, and even if it works, it won’t last beyond the initial dopamine hit. Same for business. Founders are full of initiatives. That’s one of the things that makes them better […]