Pastiche in business
I had an initial conversation with a founder recently that stuck with me. The founder told me in detail about the company they were creating. … Read More
Books for leaders – my recommendations
I read a lot of business books. I’ve read some that were instantly forgettable. Yet some are so thought provoking and useful that I refer … Read More
Ultra running & leading scale-ups
Last weekend I finished my first 50 mile ultra run. With 4000 metres of climbing and a lot of mud in England’s Lake District, it … Read More
How can founders get people to do what they need them to do?
I’ve been speaking to a lot of founders in scaling businesses recently. When they talk about challenges they face, they often talk about a common … Read More
Designing leadership teams in scaling businesses
“What’s the right structure for my leadership team?” This is one of the most common question I come across in conversations with founders who are … Read More
Scaling leadership
As businesses grow, what they need from their leaders changes. Separating personal and business needs when thinking about this is hard, but important. A conversation … Read More
The value of organisation
How your business is organised is at the core of creating sustainable growth. It probably needs more focus than you give it. Businesses are usually … Read More
