The Point of the System Is the People It Produces - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 9 of 9
Run it long enough, and the meetings and scorecards become the least of what you built.
30 Jul
30 Jul
Pressure-Test the Initiative Before You Fund It - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 8 of 9
Most initiatives fail at the approval meeting. The failure just is not visible yet.
30 Jul
Seven Levers Move Profit and Cash. Your Team Should Know All of Them. - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 7 of 9
Most leadership teams can name two. That is why every proposal is sell more or spend less.
30 Jul
Three Questions Your Leadership Team Should Answer Identically - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 6 of 9
Who are we? Where do we want to go? How are we going to get there?
30 Jul
What Your Scorecard Sees That Your P&L Can't - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 5 of 9
The P&L tells you what already happened, weeks after you could do anything about it.
30 Jul
The Operating Rhythm - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 4 of 9
Strategy dies between meetings. Rhythm is what keeps it alive.
30 Jul
Who Owns What: The Map Your Org Chart Isn't - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 3 of 9
Reporting lines tell you who talks to whom. They say nothing about who owns what.
12 Jul
Check What You Handed Them First - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 2 of 9
Seven questions to ask before you decide someone is failing you.
12 Jul
Your Company Already Has an Operating System - The Well-Run Company Series/Article 1 of 9
Nobody designed it. That is the problem
27 May
The Cobra in Your Commission Plan
People respond to the incentives you actually put in front of them, not the ones you wish you had. A parable, an honest mistake, and a four-tier fix.
22 Jan
Accountability Starts with You
Accountability isn’t something leaders demand from others. It begins with holding yourself accountable first.
This frames the article as a mindset shift, not a management tool.
22 Jan
“Find a Way to Yes”: Embracing Solutions Beyond Limits
“Find a Way to Yes” is a mindset that prioritizes solutions, integrity, and long-term relationships over limits, silos, and short-term wins.
22 Jan
Solving for Solutions, Not Blame
Blame stalls progress. Solution-focused leadership builds accountability, learning, and stronger organizations.
22 Jan
Lazy Leadership: Diluting Value Instead of Driving It
Lazy leadership relies on shortcuts and spending instead of solving real problems. Strong leaders focus on creating and protecting long-term value.
22 Jan
Best Boss: A Reflection on Leadership and Aspiration
Being the “best boss” isn’t about being liked. It’s about trust, candor, growth, and modeling leadership that cascades through an organization.
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