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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

12 simple habits to becoming a high-performing manager

Leadership, Management | March 29, 2024

12 Insanely Simple Habits to Become a High-Performing Manager

Unlock the secrets to high-performing management! This article reveals 12 simple habits, from providing business context and setting high standards to leading with data and empathy, that can transform your management style and create a thriving team.

7 Startup Mistakes

Founders, Ops | March 22, 2024

7 [Non-Obvious] Mistakes That Kill Startups

Struggling to build a lasting startup? This article reveals seven "non-obvious" mistakes that can kill a startup, focusing on team dynamics and leadership. Learn how to foster focus, alignment, and motivation within your team to achieve sustainable growth.

Leadership, Management | February 23, 2024

How the Best Leaders Build Resilience

Want to lead with resilience? This article provides seven proven strategies to help leaders overcome challenges and build resilience. Discover how to balance optimism with realism, practice antifragility, develop a growth mindset, and more.

Founders | February 16, 2024

My Top 7 Mistakes Raising $200M from Investors

Need to raise capital for your startup but feeling lost? This article reveals seven crucial fundraising mistakes to avoid, based on the author's experience raising $200 million in investments. Discover practical tips to secure funding and avoid common pitfalls, from pitching the wrong investors to neglecting due diligence preparation.

Ten Ingredients to a High-Performing Culture

Culture | February 9, 2024

10 Ingredients of a High-Performance Culture

Want to build a high-performance culture? This article provides 10 key "ingredients," including well-defined values, a clear vision, and individual autonomy. Learn how to create a thriving culture that attracts top talent and drives results.

Leadership, Management | February 2, 2024

Top Interview Questions to Hire Only A-Players

Want to build an A-Team? This article shares insightful interview questions to help you identify and hire "A-Players" by testing for values and essential character traits like resilience, independent thinking, and adaptability. Stop hiring based on resumes and start building a team that doesn't need you!

Leadership, Management, Ops | January 26, 2024

Meetings Suck – These are the Only 3 You’ll Ever Need

Drowning in unproductive meetings? This article reveals the only three meetings you need: all-hands, top goals, and one-on-ones. Learn how to structure these meetings for maximum impact, boost team alignment, and drive actionable results.

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