Proven Chaos
Bringing Calm to the Chaos of Business
My Dad always told me, "Don't assume." It makes an "ass"-out-of-"u"-and-"me." He's right. CEOs get in trouble when assumptions go unchallenged. I was speaking with Vince about assumed …
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Last CEO Insight for 2023… I was talking with Patrick, and he said, "Problems are solved; tensions are managed." Super insightful. 💡 Made Me Think: Discerning when something is a tension and …
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Last work week of 2023 for me. I've reviewed multiple strategic plans for 2024. Great stuff. Leaders are setting companies up for success. 💪PS - if you want me to review your plan, please …
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I'm talking with leaders who are reflecting hard on 2023 and planning for 2024. The last 60 days centered around upgrading the talent inside the organization to achieve bigger goals. Fact: …
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I was talking with Patrick and Matt about leading people and organizational design. I’ve noticed that you can’t be world-class in things you don’t love. Made Me Think: Do you have your people in …
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The sprint to 24…how fast are your legs moving? Get going. ---I was on a call with a new company. It was clear that they focused deeply on their user. Great, right? Not exactly. Their company …
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Today’s CEO Insight is deeply personal. My friend chose to end his life yesterday. He and his wife were the first couple I married. I have a short code “YKY” on my phone. It expands to: “You …
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Words matter. Choose wisely. I visited Charlotte last week and said at least 20 times that “words matter.” Thoughtless words evaporate into thin air yet leave a stench. Have you considered the …
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After visiting Greg Rosner with 49 Financial in Charlotte, I'm on vacation at Lake Lure with friends and family to watch the leaves turn🍁 This is year 4 of our annual tradition. It’s something I look …
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I had a Professor in college. Her nickname was “Easy A Wray.” The problem? She found out the semester I took her. 👎 However, she taught me the two ways to get an A: 1️⃣ Depth of knowledge …
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Back in my 20s, when I was young and dumb, my best friend Craig and I stormed Vegas. 😂 On our last day, as the sun poked out around 6:49 am, after an epic streak nearing ten straight hours at the …
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When I was in college, I spoke until I made a point. In life, I’ve learned to speak only to make a point. • September brought the gift of quiet reflection. I recommend it. Shut up and …
