Is Your “Authentic” Content Actually Avoidance?
I realized I’ve been a hypocrite about authenticity. Talking about it like it’s THE strategy. The only thing that will cut through noise. Then I caught myself doing the exact opposite. I’ve been
Leave Room For Serendipity
When’s the last time you saw a bunch of kids running around unsupervised? I was talking with a friend of mine who has an 8-year old daughter, and she was telling
Great Business vs. Mediocre Business. Here’s the Difference
Recently I worked with a Visionary who’s team was constantly overwhelmed. They were putting out fires every single week, everyone was busy but projects rarely moved forward, and it seemed like
How To Pivot A Failing Business
I’m not a fan of Starbucks coffee… but I’ve been watching their brand closely lately. After 6 quarters of failing sales, Brian Niccol took over as CEO and started a new
When “More Hands” Isn’t The Answer
“I need a grown-up brain to partner with — not another junior executor.” That’s what a founder said to me on our first call. He had smart people, decent growth, and a
Building Big Things Without Burning Out
Lately my weekends look like this 👇 I just closed on a new investment property, so these days, my “after work” time looks a lot like… more work. Not the same kind
Why I Don’t Believe in Niching Down
I don’t believe in niching down. The world doesn’t need another specialist who can only operate inside one tiny box. It needs leaders who can see the whole board — and roll
The End-Of-Quarter Reset
As we head into the final stretch of the quarter, this is the point where everything feels… messy. All those ambitious projects are often way behind... Priorities that popped up mid-quarter are
Why I Quit Marketing To Become A Bog Witch
Anyone else noticing a trend where people feel "over" internet marketing. Now, I'm not going to go shouting from the rooftops that InTErNeT MaRkETiNg iz DeAd... Learning how to communicate all the