Why Bigger Businesses Need Simpler Systems
When businesses grow, many leaders assume they need more complexity. More layers. More approvals. More reports. More meetings. More process. It sounds logical. But in reality, complexity is often the…
Why Bigger Businesses Need Simpler Systems
Why Using IDS® Properly Is the Difference Between Talking About Issues & Actually Solving Them
In one of my recent EOS® sessions, the leadership team proudly told me their Level 10 Meeting® sessions were working well. They were raising issues. They were discussing them. They…
You Can’t Out-System Your Mindset
A quick pit stop confession… Last week, we accidentally sent out the wrong email address for people wanting a copy of my upcoming book. Let’s just say it was less…
The Hidden Cost of Being the “Go-To Person”
Most founders and leaders become the “go-to person” because they’re capable. They solve problems quickly. They make fast decisions. They know the business better than anyone else. In the early…
Never Write Off Great Talent
I know I mentioned that the last Fast Lane newsletter was going to be the final one… but after the Canadian Grand Prix, I just had to share this. It…
When “Close Enough” Becomes the Problem in Your Business
When was the last time you were genuinely frustrated about missing a target? Not mildly disappointed. Not “we’ll get it next time”. I mean properly fired up. The kind of…
When the Right Team Finally Gets in the Car
I can’t quite believe we’ve reached the final lesson in this series of What Formula One Can Teach Entrepreneurs. What started with a trip to the Melbourne Grand Prix turned…
What Happens When You Don’t Solve the Real Issue
Most leadership teams think they’re solving problems. They’re not. They’re discussing them. They’re circling them. They’re putting temporary fixes in place. And then they’re seeing them again next week. If…
Why Family Businesses Get Stuck When Owners Keep Changing Hats
Family businesses rarely get stuck because people do not care. They get stuck because people care deeply, hold multiple roles, carry long histories with one another, & often move between…
Why Formula One Teams Analyse Every Race
One of the most interesting things about Formula One happens after the race is over. The crowd leaves. The cars return to the garage. And the teams begin analysing everything.…