Scaling Up Implementer. Helping companies 10x revenue over a 3 to 5 yr period. Creating clear organizational priorities, meeting cadences and measures.

Boulder, CO
Joined August 2008
“The more a man is, the less he wants”
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Honestly, honestly, regardless of where you stand politically, I think all of us can agree that there needs to be a ceiling on the age of a candidate running for the presidency. Neither of these guys are mentally coherent #Debates2024
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I’ve got to say, the NFL is so completely arbitrary with it’s pass interference calls. They turn the tide of the entire game for some real subjective calls. It makes the games frustrating to watch. #nfl
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My latest article explores why we don't ask better questions and provides tips to become a more thoughtful questioner and listener. link.medium.com/SkwaD4PwODb
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Did you know that Walmart's Founder, Sam Walton, embedded rituals like the Walmart cheer to reinforce cultural values, a Rockefeller Habits strategy? This built unity and enthusiasm.
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Discouraging collaboration between teams keeps everyone laser-focused. Why exchange knowledge and perspectives when we could create competition and mistrust instead?
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Treating people like expendable assets rather than valued human beings is the cornerstone of building an empowered, loyal workforce. Keep it up!
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Steve Jobs exemplified the Scaling Up 7 Strata Exercise by stripping away complexity and focusing on key priorities like user experience. Saying no to distractions was key.
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Opaque, inconsistent policies really help employees understand what's expected of them. They love having to guess how to avoid getting in trouble!
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Pro Tip: Are you leveraging your company's Words You Own? What key terms do you want to be associated with your brand?
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Focus AI efforts on environmental insights for breakthroughs. Are you steering resources toward climate modeling, energy optimization, materials innovation?
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Get your next leadership offsite off to an energetic start with the Team Effectiveness Exercise. Learn more about each other and build trust fast. buff.ly/3L8EINW
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Developed the direct sales model in the 80s by targeting small businesses, listening to them, and providing custom PCs. The Core Customer Collage and Words You Own tools were pivotal.
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Strict hierarchies and top-down decision making foster such creativity and innovation. New ideas flourish when people feel silenced and disempowered!
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When's the last time you reviewed your company's core values? This simple Scaling Up tool can re-align your team and clarify your organization's identity.
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Stay accountable to quarterly priorities with the 13 Week Race Exercise. A sprint mentality drives results. One bite at a time!
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You down with OPPP? A One-Page Personal Plan (OPPP) helps your employees see how their role ladders up to bigger goals. Have you tried this quick way to create focus? buff.ly/3P3NhLh
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AI's potential is vast, but not assured. Are you applying ethics screens to development projects and sharing best practices for oversight?
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