Jaime Calaf

Notes on discipline and execution, among other things.

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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.

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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.

business

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.

business

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.

business

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.

business

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.

business

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.

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