Technology Giveth—and Technology Taketh Away
Twenty-five years ago, a young man graduated from high school and began working in the forest industry. It was honest, physically demanding work that seemed capable of providing him with a secure future. Then an injury made it impossible for him to continue. At almost any other point in history, that injury might have permanently […]
Design Your Time Before Others Do
Most entrepreneurs do not have a time-management problem. They have an attention-management problem. There will always be more tasks, requests, meetings, and opportunities than one person can handle. The real challenge is deciding what deserves your best energy, then protecting enough space to complete it. One useful approach is to stop treating every workday the […]
The Ethical Company: From Principles to Performance
An ethical company begins with ethical leadership. Policies matter, but culture is ultimately shaped by the behaviour of the people leading the organization. Ethical leaders build trust through authenticity, accountability, empathy, and strong communication. They also demonstrate ethical humility—the willingness to question their own decisions, acknowledge mistakes, learn, and continually improve. Ethical leadership is not […]
Why 10X Growth Can Be Easier Than 2X
If you have spent much time around me, you have probably heard me talk about 10X as a model for business growth. I have also said, on more than one occasion, that growing a business tenfold can actually be easier than doubling it. At first glance, that sounds ridiculous. Surely increasing revenue by 100 percent […]
Back to the Future
One of the most important principles in business is also one of the simplest: before you can decide what to do next, you must know where you are trying to go. For decades, personal development thinkers have emphasized the importance of focusing on the desired outcome. The Secret popularized the idea that clearly imagining what […]
Stop Navel-Gazing: Why Market-Focused Planning Beats Guesswork Every Time
If you’ve ever sat through a strategic planning meeting that lasted all day and produced nothing more than a flip chart full of sticky notes and cold coffee, you’re not alone. Many businesses don’t fail because they lack talent, effort, or ambition. They fail because they’re running full speed in the wrong direction. It’s like […]
When the World Feels Uncertain, Take Ground
There are moments when the world seems to move faster than we can process. Geopolitical conflict intensifies. Economic conditions shift. Artificial intelligence advances at a pace that makes yesterday’s expertise feel temporary. None of that is fully within your control. You do not control global conflict. You do not control interest rates, inflation, or market […]
The Founder-Influencer: Why Attention Is Now a Business Asset
For years, business owners were told that a better product, stronger service, and smarter operations would create a competitive advantage. Those things still matter. They always will. But they are no longer enough on their own. Artificial intelligence has made it faster and less expensive to develop products, create marketing materials, build systems, and enter […]
Building a Cash Cow: The Philosophy Behind Sustainable Profit
Many business owners assume poor results come from outside forces: a weak economy, aggressive competition, high costs, difficult employees, or bad timing. The Cash Cow philosophy takes a more useful view. Businesses usually underperform because they lack a clear plan, market understanding, and focused execution. A Cash Cow is not a lucky business. It is […]
Customer Satisfaction May Be the Wrong Target
Customer satisfaction has been treated like the golden calf of business for years. Companies send surveys, collect ratings, measure smiley faces, and proudly announce that 87% of their customers are “satisfied.” Wonderful. That and five dollars might get you a coffee, assuming your satisfied customer does not buy it from someone else. Because here is […]