Build #54 – avoiding OKR fails
A couple of years ago I was being asked to do a lot of work to help founders with objectives / key results (OKRs). That … Read More
Build #53 – reflective leadership and organisational containers
Today I’ve got three interesting founder-friendly links worth your time: 1. Four keys to leading today Not another leadership article, surely Simon? In this one … Read More
Build #52 – the grip paradox
Many years ago I remember a founder in a company we acquired. He was charismatic, bright, forceful and outwardly hero leading his business. But once … Read More
Monthnotes – March 2025
This month has definitely had a sense of Spring about it. Outside the weather’s been warmer, there are lambs in the field behind our house … Read More
Build #51 – rebuilding better, BOS design and discomfort with feedback
After the joys of last week’s look back at 50 issues of Build, normal service resumes today. Here’s my round-up of the most interesting things … Read More
Build #50 – the journey so far
Today’s Build has a slightly self-indulgent feel. I’m taking a look back over the last 50 issues of my newsletter for founders. I was going … Read More
Build #49 – coaching, measuring and disaggregating work
Hope your week’s going well and you’ve got a little corner of brain space for three interesting articles I spotted recently: 1. Measuring knowledge work … Read More
Build #48 – why you need a BOS
I’ve worked closely with founders in growing businesses since 2014. Over those years I’ve noticed a few patterns that hold true almost everywhere. One is … Read More
Monthnotes – February 2025
I was trying to think of a word to sum up February. After much deliberation I’ve settled on “serious”. It feels like “serious” sums up … Read More
Build #47 – place, governance and the ego toll
A quick canter through three interesting things I spotted this week: 1. We are shaped by place Jindy Mann explores how place shapes who we … Read More
