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Tag Archives: Small Business
Master Speed Control: Why Leading at “Plaid” Will Burn You Out
In the world of small business, startup culture, and hustle-driven leadership, speed is glorified. There’s a kind of pressure—spoken or not—that says, “If you’re not running full throttle, you’re falling behind.”
But here’s the problem: motion doesn’t equal progress.
Speed without direction just burns fuel.
Engage Whisper Mode: The Leadership Power of Strategic Silence
When you engage “Whisper Mode” as a leader, you’re not checking out–you’re turning on something far more powerful. Leaders know that quiet creates room for clarity.
Rewiring the Panel: Why Business Owners Need More Than Just “ON”
When I flew helicopters in the Army, the control panel was full of switches—each one with a purpose. This switch wasn’t real, but it now sits on my desk as a reminder: If you know the old Creedence Clearwater Revival song, you’ll recognize the lyric: “It ain’t me, I ain’t no fortunate one.” For manyContinue reading “Rewiring the Panel: Why Business Owners Need More Than Just “ON””
Finding Your Leadership Hover Button
When I was learning to fly helicopters, I wished there was a hover button. But there wasn’t. Hovering—keeping the aircraft still in mid-air—was one of the hardest things to learn. Every control affected every other one. I was overcorrecting, sweating, frustrated. But after focused practice and coaching from my instructor pilot, something clicked. Suddenly, IContinue reading “Finding Your Leadership Hover Button”