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How to scale your company in Founder Mode

Founders

How to scale your company in Founder Mode

What does this transition from startup founder to scale up CEO look like? The way I describe it to Highland members is this - you need to transition from working on all the details all the time, to working on the right details at the right time. There is a massive difference here. This means spending your time on two things: guardrails and checkpoints.
The perfect bonus plan for any company

Founders, Leadership

The Perfect Bonus Plan for Any Company

Want highly-aligned, motivated employees? This article reveals a simple, transparent, and effective company-wide bonus plan that incentivizes individual and company performance. Learn how to calculate payouts, set goals, and foster a high-performance culture.

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Founders, Leadership

10 Worst Pieces of Startup Advice
(And What to Do Instead)

Tired of bad startup advice? This article debunks 10 common — and terrible — pieces of advice given to startup founders, like "fail fast" and "never do business with friends." Learn what to do instead.

Culture, Founders

How to Create a Company Vision People Want to Follow

Want authentic company values your team will actually embrace? This article provides a seven-step guide to crafting company values that resonate, starting with personal reflection and involving your core team. Learn to define actionable values, avoid corporate jargon, and create a culture that embodies your company's beliefs.

Recent Articles
5 Rules to Master Delegation, Scot Chisholm, Highland

Founders, Leadership, Management | November 8, 2024

5 Rules to Master Delegation

Master the art of delegation! This article offers five rules to effectively delegate tasks, empowering your team and freeing you to focus on higher-level priorities. Discover how to choose the right projects and people, provide clear guidance, and conduct effective check-ins without micromanaging

5 essential rules of giving feedback the right way

Culture, Management | August 30, 2024

5 Essential rules of giving feedback (the right way)

Good feedback should empower, not deflate. Yet most managers stumble through the feedback process. Here are 5 essential rules will transform your approach to feedback and elevate your team's performance.

How to run the perfect executive meeting

Leadership, Management | August 16, 2024

How to run the perfect executive meeting

Tired of unproductive executive meetings? This article provides a clear framework for running efficient and effective executive meetings. It covers the ideal meeting length, frequency, and participants, and offers a detailed agenda focused on goal review and actionable outcomes.

July 12, 2024

7 Imaginary Rules Holding You Back as a Leader

Are you a leader tired of self-sabotage? This article identifies seven common misconceptions about leadership that may be holding you back. It provides practical tips for becoming a more effective leader, including prioritizing tasks, communicating clearly, and taking calculated risks

Leadership, Management | June 28, 2024

The Annual Review Is Dead. Here’s What I Do Instead:

Ditch the annual performance review! This article explores a continuous performance management system that favors ongoing coaching and feedback. It provides a step-by-step guide to implementing this system, including setting clear goals, leveraging 1-on-1 meetings, conducting quarterly check-ins, and fostering personal growth.

5 steps to $100M in revenue

Founders, Ops | June 7, 2024

5 Steps to Scale to $100M & Beyond

Whether you're just starting out, or you're a seasoned CEO, this masterclass will give you the framework you need to break free from the operational grind and elevate yourself as a true leader. 

Scale your team.
Unlock your dreams.

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The ideal Compansation Package

Culture | May 24, 2024

7 Company Culture Killers and What to Do About Them

Want a thriving company culture? This article reveals seven common "culture killers," such as leadership hypocrisy and micromanagement, that can sabotage your team. Discover practical solutions to transform these negative inputs into a positive, high-performing culture.

why top performers quit

Leadership, Management | May 10, 2024

7 Reasons You’re Losing Your Top Performers

Is your team losing its "A-players"? This article explores seven hidden reasons why top performers leave, from bad managers and lack of purpose to low compensation and poor work-life balance. Discover practical strategies for retaining your best employees and creating a thriving workplace.

how to resolve conflict as a manager

Leadership, Management | May 3, 2024

How to Resolve Conflict as a Manager (and save hours of stress)

Tired of workplace conflict hindering your team's performance? This article provides a 9-step playbook to transform tension into trust, featuring actionable strategies like embracing "no ego," active listening, and fostering empathy to resolve conflict like a pro.

5 Calendar Rules I Can’t Live Without

Founders, Ops | April 19, 2024

5 Calendar Rules I Can’t Live Without

Control your calendar, control your leadership! This article shares five powerful rules to maximize productivity and reclaim your schedule. Discover how to prioritize deep work, optimize meetings, and achieve peak performance as a leader.

How to crush your all-hands meeting

April 12, 2024

How to Crush Your All-Hands Meeting

Want impactful all-hands meetings? This article provides a framework to transform your all-hands from a chore into a motivating, high-leverage event. Discover how to determine ideal frequency, build an effective agenda, and keep your team aligned and energized.

startup investors lie

Founders | April 5, 2024

Top 10 Lies Startup Investors Tell (and how to respond)

Seeking funding for your startup? This article reveals 10 common lies investors tell founders, from timelines and expertise to board seats and market excitement. Learn to spot the deception, ask the tough questions, and secure the right investment for your business

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