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Problem Solvers, Not Problem Pointers
Are you an asset to the organization when problems arise?
Deal Makers and Deal Breakers
Their role is to flag every risk. Yours is to decide which ones to take.
Revenue Ain't Shit
Revenue is easy to flaunt. Profit is harder to explain — and that's exactly why most gurus won't talk about it.
Power Is the Product
Toxic organizations are not failing businesses. They are functioning vehicles — built, consciously or not, to serve the ego and power needs of the people who run them. Profit is the cover story.
AI Didn't Take Your Job—Bad Business Did
The next time an expert tells you AI is taking all the jobs, remember this: it's far more likely the economy is struggling and businesses are bleeding out. We'd all rather be told it's about technological advancement than face the reality of poor management and a stagnant economy.
Betting on the Wrong Horse
Executives who can't admit hiring mistakes keep betting on toxic talent, sending a clear message: ego matters more than performance.
If you don't want to sell, increase friction
A Regional Sales Manager turned a simple equipment purchase into an obstacle course. Here's what high-effort sales processes cost you—and why eliminating friction is the only sales strategy that matters.
Don't Be a Sh*t Manager
Management has been studied for over 120 years. Yet we're still surrounded by terrible leadership. Here are my rules for not being a sh*t manager.
Intuition Beats Data
Many executives assume "numbers first" makes you a strong decision-maker. But what about intuition, experience, and creativity? Sometimes the numbers need to be understood, then set aside, so we can make bold decisions that push past the plateau.
It Pays to Be a Quiet Professional, Not a Busy Bragger
In special operations, "busy braggers" are rejected. Corporate America should learn: quiet professionals optimize for output while busy braggers optimize for appearances. In the long run, quiet professionals win.