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Early wins and red flags: Is your start-up on track or off-course?

Early wins can be deceiving—without the right metrics and focus, your startup might be veering off course.

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Are you skipping leg day for your leadership team?

Skip developing your leadership team and you’re basically skipping leg day—weak foundations can’t carry big growth.

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Had a great year? Don’t botch it with bad hires

Had a great year? Don’t let one bad hire unravel it. Learn how to protect your momentum with smarter hiring

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Going cockroach: how to stretch your ‘days to death’ and outlast the storm

Going cockroach means surviving anything—stretching resources and outlasting the storm.

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When the rug gets pulled: how CEOs can pivot through sudden shocks

When the rug gets pulled, panic’s a luxury. Here’s how CEOs can pivot fast and keep the business upright.

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Every customer counts. Some just count a lot more.

Not all customers are equal. Focus on those who drive the most value and work smarter, not harder, for better

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Staying profitable through growth: When expansion eats your margins

Scaling a business is exhilarating, but if you're not careful, growth can devour your profits before you even notice.

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Embracing the unknown: 5 secrets for thriving amid change

Great leaders thrive in uncertainty through wonder, scepticism, curiosity, vulnerability, and creativity.

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Keeping track without terror: How to keep tabs on your workforce without being a tyrant

Elon Musk demands lists—there’s a better way. Regular check-ins build trust and clarity without fear.

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Find your true north: Defining your company’s purpose

Your company’s purpose is its true north—guiding decisions and inspiring your team beyond profit.

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Starting with WHO: Jim Collins’ framework for building a purpose-driven business

Success starts with who—identify the right customer, define your purpose, set a bold mission, and build a business that thrives.

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How the Stockdale Paradox can help you grow your business

Embrace the Stockdale Paradox: confront harsh realities while maintaining unwavering faith in your business's ultimate success.

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