You Don’t Need All the Answers  One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is that we should know all the answers. Of course, that’s not possible.But yet, we think we should know. We have to project total certainty, or:• No one will buy from us.• No one will work for us.• No one will

Don’t Just Forecast the Future Here’s how most founders forecast future growth: • Base it on last year• Talk to other owners• Use the industry average I say you’re playing too small. Your future has nothing to do with your past. It also doesn’t depend on:• the market• the economy• the government• your customers There’s

Think Like a CEO There are 3 important practices founders don’t emphasize, but professional CEOs do. It’s easy to forget them because when it’s your business everything seems urgent and important. It’s hard to think clearly. It’s tempting to spend your energy trying to prove your worth. And trying to control everything. The Trap of

Coach Your Leaders  Tactics make your business run.Strategy makes your business grow. You need leaders who can find solutions without you—Not just do what they’re told. When your leaders constantly come to you for answers, it’s time to coach. Coaching your leadership team is part of your role.Avoiding the conversation helps no one. Maybe you

Your Greatest Teacher Your business is your greatest teacher. It’s not just about financial goals or strategic milestones. It’s your most powerful catalyst for personal evolution. Every challenge, decision, and pivot clarifies your purpose and shapes who you’re becoming. Reshaping or exiting your business isn’t merely transactional. It’s transformational. It’s about discovering who you are

Your Business Should Work Harder Than You Do I used to run my business like my life depended on it. In my mind, it did. If it failed, it meant: I wasn’t smart. I wasn’t good enough. I’d have to work for someone else. So I tried to control everything.I thought it kept me safe.But