A question I frequently hear from business owners is “Why isn’t my company growing as fast as I want it to?” Yet perhaps a better starting point for this discussion is “What caused your company to grow in the first place?”
The more leaders can increase their metacognitive skills, the better decisions they can make for themselves and their companies…
I don’t know many business owners who wake up and say, “Wow, I’m really looking forward to a full day of conflict”…
Although bureaucracy is not usually a problem for second-stage companies, it’s something that business owners need to be aware of…
Micromanagers are typically viewed as people who provide too much feedback, who are constantly looking over your shoulder and telling you how to do something. Yet a recent Gallup article points to a modern version of micromanagers…
As business leaders struggle to navigate COVID-19, one of the most difficult challenges is dealing with the many levels of uncertainty…
Today’s technological tools are useful, but too often they seem to be using us — keeping us busy but not productive…
As they launch and scale a business, company founders encounter a series of pivotal points that require them to embrace different roles…
Middle managers can add value to their organizations by not only influencing subordinates but also their bosses, a concept known as “leading up.”
Entrepreneurs are often told to focus and “stay in their lane.” Granted, you can’t be all things to all customers. But in second stage, it’s important to keep evolving…
