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When to Remove a Metric (& Why it Matters)
If you're anything like the leaders I've been working with lately, you don’t usually struggle with adding metrics. You struggle
The Opportunity in Your Business You May be Missing
You know how I know you're an entrepreneur? You’re always looking for the next way to grow revenue. But here’s
Are You Driving Your Business in a Snowstorm?
It's been pretty snowy in Iowa this winter. The kind of snow where the road disappears, the visibility drops, and
Stop Smoking Hopium: What Your Pipeline Is Really Telling You
So, you know the conversation... “We’ve got a strong pipeline.”“There are some big deals about to close.”“We just need a
The Simple Script I Keep Coming Back To
Over the years, I have noticed something about leadership teams and numbers. Most of the tension in the room is
How to Inspire the Ownership Mindset Among Your Team
You’ve probably seen this before. A number sits on the Scorecard. Someone’s name is next to it. And week after
If You Struggle to Hold People Accountable, Read This
I want to talk to you about accountability. Because I know you don’t need more intensity. But you do need more clarity.
The Simplest Way to Build Real Accountability (Without Making it Weird)
If you want your business to run with more clarity, less drama, and faster problem-solving, start here: give every seat in
If Your Scorecard Isn’t One Page, It’s Not Done
You’re running a company. Which means you’re already doing a thousand things “right.” But if your leadership team is still
3 Signs You’re Running on Gut Feeling (and How a Scorecard Fixes it)
I can almost feel your frustration from here. You’re working hard. You’re carrying the weight. You’re making a hundred decisions
Most Cash Surprises Aren’t Surprises, They’re Ignored Data
If your cash flow feels unpredictable, it’s usually not because your business is “random.” It’s because the early-warning numbers were
Why Your Team Keeps Arguing (and How to Stop It)
Let me say something you might not want to hear, but probably need to. Numbers don’t hurt feelings. Avoiding them
