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Observations from the operating seat for owners and leadership teams navigating growth, complexity, and consequential decisions.

Abstract engineered system representing 7 Red Flags Your Growth Slump Is a Market Problem, Not a Sales Problem

OperationsSeptember 14, 2026

Is Your Growth Slump a Market Problem or a Sales Problem?

When growth stalls, blaming sales may mask the real constraint. Learn how to tell whether the problem is the market, the offer, or sales execution.

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OperationsSeptember 8, 2026

Why Leadership Teams in Private Companies Stop Working

Polite silence, recurring tension, and weak follow-through can signal a leadership team that is not functioning as one. Learn five common dysfunctions in private companies and practical ways to correct them.

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OperationsAugust 31, 2026

Revenue Growth Has Stalled. Which Number Changed First?

A practical four-number diagnostic to help owners locate where revenue momentum changed before funding another growth initiative.

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OperationsAugust 24, 2026

Still Approving Everything? How to Set Decision Rights Without Losing Control

A practical guide for owners who want managers to make more decisions without creating unnecessary risk or losing visibility.

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OperationsAugust 17, 2026

Scaled Business Operating System Components: What Owners Need to Get Right

A practical look at the four components of a scaled business operating system, with a simple way to check whether your company has the structure to grow without running through the owner.

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Growth StrategyJuly 30, 2026

Growth Has Stalled. Is It a Sales Problem—or a Market Problem?

When growth slows, weak sales may be the symptom—not the cause. Diagnose whether the real constraint is the market, offer, commercial system, or execution.

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LeadershipJuly 9, 2026

Your Managers Are Capable. Why Isn’t the Leadership Team Working?

Capable managers do not automatically become an effective leadership team. Four operating conditions determine whether the team can lead the business together.

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