Mid-year represents a crucial moment for leaders to honestly assess what’s working, realign resources to high-impact initiatives, and reinvigorate the team for a strong finish to the year. Why Mid-Year Matters More Than Ever Last month, I spoke with a CEO...

I get it. You’ve got a good business model, solid growth, and a reliable customer base. But what happens when a competitor starts questioning the fundamental assumptions your entire industry has been operating under for decades? Ask Blockbuster how that worked...

When leaders operate with absolute conviction about their markets, customers, or competitive advantages, they create strategic blind spots that block innovation and growth. This post explores how challenging your deepest business assumptions can unlock breakthrough...

In today’s rapidly shifting business landscape, even the most experienced leadership teams encounter strategic blind spots — those critical areas where important trends, risks, or opportunities remain undetected. While market volatility may tempt...

You know that feeling — you’ve got an amazing idea that could grow your business, but somehow it stays stuck in your strategic plan or maybe even stuck in your head. Maybe you’ve tried to get started, but: Your excitement fizzles out after a few...

Identifying your best opportunities, leveraging your existing capabilities, and going all-in on your Focus Few initiatives is how organizations create the most significant impact. When resources are limited and market conditions are challenging, selecting the right...

Complexity is cost, and too many initiatives drain the organization's resources and hinder its agility. The winners will have the courage and conviction to be decisive and galvanize people into collective action on the "Focus Few" initiatives that support the core...