I had an initial conversation with a founder recently that stuck with me. The founder told me in detail about the company they were creating. They reeled off several different initiatives and features they'd implemented, proudly highlighting the provenance of these achievements. Old favourites like dedicated time for...
I read a lot of business books. I've read some that were instantly forgettable. Yet some are so thought provoking and useful that I refer to them most months in my work as a consultant and advisor. So here are the books that I most frequently recommend to...
Last weekend I finished my first 50 mile ultra run. With 4000 metres of climbing and a lot of mud in England's Lake District, it was the hardest physical challenge I've taken on yet. When running ultra distances every step I run is crucial. How my...
I've been speaking to a lot of founders in scaling businesses recently. When they talk about challenges they face, they often talk about a common frustration: "I can't get people in the business focussed on the right things." It's a challenge that...
A simple technique for designing senior leadership roles in scaling businesses.
As businesses grow, what they need from leaders changes. Separating personal and business needs when thinking about this is hard, but important.
