The Moment Your Business Outgrows Heroics
Most businesses are built on a certain amount of heroics. The founder stays late to finish something that cannot wait. A leader steps in to rescue a project that has…
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What Business Failure Taught Me About Building a Business That Does Not Depend on You
Listen to the full podcast: I was recently invited to be a guest on a podcast where we had a very honest conversation about entrepreneurship, business failure, leadership, family…
The Unexpected Power of a Clarity Break™: Why Great Leaders Need Time to Think
One of the biggest myths in business is that productivity comes from doing more. More meetings. More emails. More calls. More decisions. For many leaders, the answer to every challenge…
Why Growing Businesses Start Feeling Politically Slower
One of the most frustrating things that happens in a growing business is that everything starts taking longer. Not because people have suddenly become less capable. Not because the market…
How to Use a Podcast to Show Customer Success Stories
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Customer success stories are one of the most powerful tools a business can use to build trust. It is no longer just your business saying, “We can help.” It is…
Are Your Rocks Actually Driving Growth Or Just Keeping the Business Busy?
One of the most common mistakes I see when leadership teams are running on EOS® is this: They think they have Rocks. But what they actually have is a glorified…
50 Influential Leaders in Auckland New Zealand 2026
Every now & then, something lovely lands in your inbox when you least expect it. This article was one of those moments. Thank you, Jonno. I feel very happy to…
Why Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Victory Matters More Than You Think
I owe regular readers a small apology. Not long ago, I announced that Lessons From The Fast Lane had reached the end of the road. Then I wrote another one.…
The House Is Quiet. Now What?
The kids are gone. The school runs, the sports pickups, the endless noise that filled your home for two decades — all of it, gone. And in its place: silence.…
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…