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
What I really learnt then
Twelve months ago I left behind the relative comfort of being part of a business leadership team and the monthly salary that came with it … 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
Congruence is underrated
Many founders see themselves as visionaries. They hold their ambition for the future they will create and are strongly driven to bring it into reality. … Read More
There’s no such thing as a growth hack
Recently a client told me I have a “no such thing as a growth hack” speech. She explained that on several occasions, I’ve pushed back … Read More
The real role of leaders
Over the past five months I’ve interviewed more than 50 founders in scaling businesses for a project I’m working on. As I review the interview … Read More
Holding to account
I’ve been working with a product scale-up business to create the conditions for a culture of greater accountability in their business. In one conversation we … Read More
The craft of company building
This year I’ve interviewed more than 50 founders about their experiences building businesses through the seed and series A stages. I’ve been struck by two … 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
