I Thought Growth Would Make Things Easier
A business owner sat across from us recently and said something we hear more often than most people realize. He leaned back in his
Why Leadership Alignment Is Critical During Succession Planning
The Hidden Factor That Determines Whether a Business Thrives or Falls Apart For many business owners, succession planning feels like a distant conversation—something reserved
Why Did You Go Into Business in the First Place?
If you ask any business owners why they started their company, I’m sure it wasn’t because they dreamed of answering emails at 10:30 PM.
Have You Actually Built a Leadership Team — or Just Promoted Managers?
Do you believe they have a leadership team? What they often have instead is a group of dependable people who manage tasks, solve small
ALIGNed for Succession: Building a Business That Thrives Beyond the Owner
The vast majority of business owners spend years building a successful company, yet many unknowingly create a business that cannot function effectively without them.
How to Build a Powerhouse Leadership Team
It doesn’t start with a strategy document. And it’s rarely something the owner sets out to fix directly. It usually starts in the day-to-day.
How to Get Out of Day-to-Day Operations (Without Your Business Falling Apart)
You didn’t set out to build a business that can’t run without you—but somewhere along the way, it became completely dependent on you to
Why Cash Flow Problems Are Actually Leadership Problems (Not Financial Problems)
As you probably have already realized, most business owners believe cash flow problems are financial problems. So they do what seems logical: Cut expenses
The 7 Myths Business Owners Believe About Growing Their Business
After more than 30 years working with business owners—and being one myself—I’ve noticed something interesting. Most owners are not struggling because they lack intelligence,
Does Your Business Own You Instead of You Owning It?
You didn't wake up one morning and decide to have your business run their life – but if you are like most business owners,
