June 2025
Why Your Gen Z Team Respects Your Title—But Not You
I’m temporarily sharing an office with a Gen Z’er
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How Developers Find Hidden Problems (Use This)
Your sales are down 30% this quarter, but nobody can figure out why
June 2025
Why Your Tech Problem Is Actually Bob
Many businesses come to me because they think they have problems with tech, marketing, or sales
June 2025
Two Drivers, One Truck, Zero Progress
Picture this: You have one delivery truck and two drivers who both need it at the same time
June 2025
What Pro Athletes Know About Your P&L
One of my favorite things is watching people who have deep expertise and translate it into another field
June 2025
3 CEOs Stopped Looking at Big Picture Numbers
I’ve been working closely with three manufacturers who’ve been navigating a sales downturn
December 2024
Why Most Manufacturers Can't Answer Their Simplest Pricing Questions
The question is straightforward: "What does it cost us to make this?" The answer, for most manufacturers, is surprisingly hard to find.
November 2024
a brief ‘screwtape letters’ on vision & leadership...
I had 9 minutes before my next call, so here you go! If you’re a visionary, here’s a play by play on how to ruin vision for the folks around you…
November 2024
“I don’t know what my vision is, and the word ‘vision’ has been ruined by past experienced.”
Fair enough… And while you’re sorting through that, consider this… All that you’re really after is an ideal world
November 2024
what I wish everyone knew about problem solving & troubleshooting...
When people first start working with me, they often make general statements like, “This isn’t working