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Leadership, Management, Ops | February 13, 2025

How to Crush Your 1-on-1 Meetings

Tired of unproductive 1 on 1 meetings? This article provides a comprehensive guide to transforming your 1 on 1 meetings from dreaded obligations into powerful tools for boosting team performance and unlocking individual potential.

How to make a financial plan for your business

Ops | January 4, 2025

How to Make a Financial Plan for Your Business

Know thy financial plan, know thy business. If you can’t build a strong financial plan, it’s unlikely you’ll ever build a strong business. But given its importance, I’m always surprised how little attention it gets...

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Founders, Ops | December 14, 2024

Three Rules for Early-Stage Startups

A deep dive into three powerful insights from my fireside chat with Hiten Shah, one of Silicon Valley's most underrated founders. From reframing product-market fit as a dial rather than a switch, to building formulas over funnels, to the real talk about raising capital - these are lessons every founder needs to hear right now.

5 steps to $100M in revenue

Founders, Ops | June 7, 2024

5 Steps to Scale to $100M

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.

5 Calendar Rules I Can’t Live Without

Founders, Ops | April 19, 2024

5 Calendar Rules Every Leader Should Follow

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.

7 Startup Mistakes

Founders, Ops | March 22, 2024

7 Startup Mistakes That Kill Companies

Avoid these common startup founder mistakes! This article reveals seven mistakes entrepreneurs often make, including saying "yes" too often, setting too many goals, and neglecting product innovation. Learn practical strategies to overcome these challenges and build a successful, sustainable business.

Leadership, Management, Ops | January 26, 2024

Meetings Suck (Here Are the Only 3 You 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.

The best of startup founder advice in 202

Culture, Founders, Leadership, Management, Ops | December 29, 2023

Top 50 Posts of 2023

It’s f’n hard to start something new. And this year was a stark reminder of just that! Nine months ago, I started posting content for startup founders on LinkedIn and Instagram, mainly to get a...

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Management, Ops | December 22, 2023

7 Essential Rules of Business Goal-Setting

Want a winning business strategy? This article offers seven key rules for effective business goal setting. Learn to set focused goals, define measurable outcomes, create supportive routines, track progress, and reward your team for success.

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Culture, Leadership, Ops | December 1, 2023

Fix the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team

Is your team a well-oiled machine or on the verge of implosion? This article explores the five common dysfunctions that plague teams, from lack of trust and fear of conflict to poor accountability and misaligned goals. Discover practical exercises to address each dysfunction and unlock your team's full potential.

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