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…
Why Growing Businesses Start Feeling Politically Slower
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.…
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 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…