Why great hires fail in startups — and how to prevent it.
In 2011, JCPenney made a bold move. They hired Ron Johnson, the mastermind behind Apple’s retail success.
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From 17-hour days to 4hr days + 22% growth
Last week, I wrote about the biggest trap founders find themselves in: Waiting for more time. The responses I received were overwhelming – this challenge clearly struck a chord with many of you. Turns out, the real problem isn’t time. It’s staying trapped “in” the business. Trapped in My Own Business If you’re feeling trapped
Why Founders Delay Their Own Success
Just last month, three different founders came to me. Each had everything needed for growth…
[Part3] The 6-week guide to implementing your Operating Model
Note: This is Part 3 of our Operating Model series. For best results, read Part 1 and Part 2 first.
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[Part 2] The system that saved my sanity (and my company)
Last week, we explored why work gets stuck even with a perfect org chart (read Part 1 here). If you did the exercise, you probably noticed that the same bottlenecks appears across your company. I have been here. As my company grew, I found myself in endless meetings, constantly being pulled into decisions, and feeling
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[Part 1] Why adding more people makes everything slower (and how to fix it)
What used to take 2 hours now takes 5. What used to be a quick decision now needs 3 meetings.
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From Bali, With a Humbling Lesson…
The ancient banyan tree towered above me, its aerial roots reaching toward earth like fingers of time. Beside it lay its fallen brother. Once mighty. Now, returning to soil. Nature’s oldest lesson was playing out before me. Everything is temporary. In 7 days, I’ve walked over 60 kilometers through Singapore and Bali. Through manicured gardens
How to Micromanage (And Not Be That Boss)
Micromanaging? It kills trust. But ignoring problems? That kills your business. I’ve been coaching dozens of founders over the past 18 months. Every time they avoid stepping in, small issues grow into big problems. When operational issues or performance drops, the solution is obvious: The founder needs to step in. Yet, almost every time I
The 15-minute ritual that powered my 2 businesses
“Just write whatever comes to mind!” “Express your feelings freely!” “Let your thoughts flow naturally!” That’s the standard journaling advice. It’s not wrong—but it’s incomplete. Most founders quit within a week because they’re missing the strategic element. For me, writing is thinking. And it gives me clarity. Over the past 12 years, journaling has been
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The Revenue-Profit Matrix: Are You in the Danger Zone?
Ever taken on a client saying, “This is not profitable right now but it will open many doors?”
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How I Lost My Big Client and Team (I Never Saw It Coming)
18 years of building a tech company taught me many lessons. But this $2M wake-up call stands out – a painful reminder about leadership blind spots. At the 10-year mark, with 200+ people spread across geographies, I thought we had it all figured out: Strong client relationships. Solid delivery team. Growing revenue. Then the resignations started coming
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