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Wondering How the Elite 0.4% Do It? It’s a question that baffles many entrepreneurs: How do some businesses skyrocket past the elusive $10M revenue mark while […]

Bad news: you’ll never grow unless you figure THIS out. I remember, just before the first covid wave, telling my wife that I was exhausted. My […]

Bill Gates, a tech titan since co-founding Microsoft nearly 50 years ago, recently shared his predictions for 2024. His views on future business success, heavily centered […]

Are you ready to take your company to new heights in 2024? If so, I’ll take you through every step in designing an AMAZING next year. […]

Here are the five common myths surrounding entrepreneurship and the truth behind them: Waiting for the Right Time ● Myth: You should wait for the perfect […]

Several business leaders recently asked me “How do we scale up our operations? What am I missing to scale the operation function within my business most […]

Here are 36 ways to tell & 2 ways to change   You’re a leader if you: Share credit Listen actively Set clear goals Hold to […]

A quick story. A couple of years ago, a new Founder CEO client rang me in early February freaking out. His company numbers were way way […]

I try not to watch the news generally. Why? It’s usually sensational and focuses on the negative. Tonight I watched the evening news with my wife […]

Almost every high performer feels like imposters at times. Let’s understand this feeling, how to manage it, and its impact on you. Imposter syndrome makes you […]

Has your revenue plateaued at $1M, $10M, or $20M? Find out how to break past the bottlenecks and achieve new levels of growth with this proven, […]

Stop wasting time on trivial stuff! 3 of the key principles we practice in my business are: 80 / 20 Simplicity FOCUS Brutal Honesty Beginner’s mind […]

“I’m as proud of many of the things we haven’t done as the things we have done. Innovation is saying no to a thousand things.” “Strategy […]

“Who Before How” is more than just a smart idea. It’s the secret sauce that can make your business zoom ahead. Let me share how this […]

Success for CEOs isn’t just about numbers. It’s about mastering your special skills you’re really good at Mastering your Unique Ability (a term coined by Dan […]

What makes the best CEOs so successful? Here’s my take on what sets the most successful CEOs apart: Passion and Purpose: The top CEOs excel because […]

Want to win the game of luck in business? 🍀 Let’s talk about Jim Collins’ theory of Return on Luck (ROL). In business, luck isn’t just […]

Being a CEO isn’t just a title; it’s a way of life that demands a fine balance of leadership, empathy, and vision. As I navigate the […]

At scale, the CEO role is only three things: They set the overall Vision, Strategy, Values & Priorities of the company and Communicate them to all […]

I recently tuned in to a Daniel Priestley podcast. It was all the lessons from his book, “How To Raise Entrepreneurial Kids.” Must-listen stuff for parents! […]

In the fast-paced world of business, one question holds the key to success: “How can we go faster?” 🚀 I encourage my CEO clients to ask […]

🎄 The countdown has begun! You have 60 days until Christmas. 🎅 It’s crucial to keep your business momentum going up to Christmas and into the […]

🔥 10 Wisest Quotes from Peter Drucker 🔥 Peter Drucker, known as the “father of modern management,” has shared profound insights that remain relevant for leaders […]

I was recently asked to outline what I thought were the skills needed for a startup CEO. Building and scaling a startup requires a unique set […]

Every ambitious entrepreneur is on a relentless journey to maximise their impact and scale their ventures. While many attributes contribute to this path, there are seven […]

I’ve always believed in the value of mentorship, but in today’s digital age, there’s been an evolution. Enter the realm of virtual mentors. 🌐✨ A mentor […]

Master Your Workday by Prioritising and Spacing Out Your Tasks We’ve all been there — staring at an endless list of tasks, feeling overwhelmed by the […]

🌟 The Secret to Success: Tips from Australian Entrepreneurs Who Defied the Odds 🌟 1️⃣ Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest – Founder of Fortescue Metals Group 🔑 Success […]

Ever pondered the differences between leadership and management? 🤔 In my journey as a CEO & Founder coach, I’ve consistently observed that understanding and mastering this […]

The 25/5 Method: ✨ Learning from Legends: Warren Buffett’s 25/5 Method ✨ There’s a famed anecdote where Warren Buffett, in conversation with his personal pilot, offered a […]

Are you setting goals that are connected to the big dreams of your business, or your life? Here are 14 Questions that you need to answer […]

A Message to Founders and CEOs of Growing Enterprises: Navigating the helm of a business with 10-50 employees is a unique challenge, but also an exciting […]

A study by Google showed that 50% of shopping apps installed on a smartphone are used at least weekly. It’s also anticipated that global consumer mobile […]

“Hitting the Ground Running” is Unrealistic: Expecting new hires to perform instantly reflects poor planning, not their abilities. The 90-Day Window: This is a crucial period […]

The Signs of a Major  Problem If your team is not confident enough to say the following, you’re doing something massively wrong: “I don’t know” “I […]

🛠️ To Delegate or Direct: The CEO Decision Matrix Meets the Eisenhower Matrix 🛠️ As CEOs, we’re often caught between the decision to delegate tasks or […]

Most entrepreneurs I know seem to be pretty self-assured and confident individuals.   But in reality, here’s what I’ve found…   No matter your level of […]

1. Decision Fatigue Why? As companies grow, CEOs have to make an increasing number of decisions, often leading to decision fatigue, and affecting the quality of […]

This video is the 4th most watched TEDX Talk ever as of 20 September 2023 it has been viewed 62,918,905 times!   The Power of ‘Why’ […]

📚 If you want to become a world-class CEO, read these 10 books. Embark on a transformative journey toward becoming a world-class CEO by delving into […]

What is the top priority of your business? The Answer: Make it Easy! The top priority of ANY company is to make things easier for: Their […]

I never have good ideas in the office.   They always come, when I’m walking, in the shower or while driving listening to podcasts. They also […]

Barack Obama was asked, what is the most important career skill for young people? He replied with the simplest answer you could imagine.. “Just learn how […]

Discover how ChatGPT can be your secret weapon in becoming a better leader! But here’s the catch: 99% of leaders have no idea how to prompt […]

Insights from Advising 100+ CEOs in the Last 5 Years   I’ve had the privilege of advising over 100 CEOs in the past 5 years, ranging […]

Good leadership is not a mystery. It’s a skill you can learn. Model good. Celebrate good. What else would you add?   They consistently communicate a […]

Growing older in the world of business is not just an age counter incrementing; it’s a treasure trove of experiences, lessons, and, unfortunately, regrets. As a […]

Imposter Syndrome  | Mike Cannon-Brookes Mike Cannon-Brookes, is an Australian billionaire business magnate who is the co-founder and co-CEO of software company Atlassian. Atlassian was established […]

CEO’s KPI Guide: The Pulse of Business Success Dear CEOs and Founders, KPIs are the lifeblood of a business. They’re the signals that show you how […]

Identifying Metrics, Crafting Tactical Actions, and Focusing on What Matters – A Success Story That Proves It Works! Business transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It requires a […]

Leveraging OKRs & KPIs: A Strategic Roadmap for CEOs to Drive Growth and Performance in Small to Medium-Sized Businesses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and […]

Generative AI is sizzling. In half a year, countless new tools and models have sprung up. But many folks still scratch their heads on how to […]

 Legacy of a leader General Colin Powell was the first black officer to be a four-star general commanding troops in the US Army. He then went […]

As a CEO Coach and Business Coach, my objective is to assist founders and CEOs in building sustainable and successful businesses that can operate independently.    […]

The New Age of Productivity: Harnessing the Power of the Ivy Lee Method The rapid digital evolution has ushered in an era where the boundaries between […]

How much focus do you put on major strategic “One-Way-Door” decisions? To scale up a company, the CEO needs to balance day-to-day management with major strategic […]

Last week, a Founder client was preparing for a full day all hands meeting to reinforce the company’s values and to update their team on changes […]

As a CEO Coach and Business Growth Coach, I have witnessed the transformative impact of focus – on the growth and success of businesses.    In […]

 7 lessons to help you ‘play nice, but win’ “As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is throw away that store-bought map […]

 What can we learn from a great sports coach?  One year my local rugby club held a fundraising lunch – the guest of honour was Ray […]

The most effective strategy for business growth Make It Easy! What is the top priority of your business? Generate revenue by making sales? Make the world […]

What is your definition of a finished company? Mastering the Art of a Finished Company: Create a Profitable, Self-Managing Enterprise for Long-Term Success and Growth Here’s […]

EXECUTIVE COACH BEHIND FORTUNE 500 CEOS REVEALS… 7 Simple Yet Powerful Growth Strategies To Double Revenue And 10X The Valuation Of Your $1M-$20M Business Within 3 […]

  As the leader of a company, a CEO has a lot of responsibilities. To be successful, there are several key areas that a CEO must […]

Time management is a crucial skill that can help you maximize productivity and achieve your goals. Many time management strategies have been proposed, and one effective […]

  Time management is essential for success in any aspect of life. From personal tasks to professional projects, the ability to manage time efficiently can be […]

It is lonely running a business. However, the loneliness and uncertainty felt by many business owners suddenly dissipates when you can share your situation, problems, and […]

The world is moving at a faster rate than ever before… We are able to communicate, travel, and access information more quickly than in previous times. […]

In Part 1 of this series, I covered how business great Tim Ferris does his version of New Year’s resolutions. How do other successful business leaders […]

With the start of a new year comes a lot of resolutions – almost everyone in the world makes a resolution or two at the start […]

Most successful entrepreneurs have coaches and mentors supporting them behind the scenes. Having a perception that getting a coach means you can’t do business on your […]

Why you no longer have to feel lonely at the top… “Everyone needs a coach.” – Bill Gates “Everybody needs a coach.” – Eric Schmidt, Chairman […]

The keys to being a great leader The phrase “the ability to get people promoted is the best sign of a great leader” couldn’t be more […]

The key to assessing the health of your business…   CEOs need easy access to a few key performance indicators to monitor how healthy the business […]

Your questions answered… Thinking about joining my upcoming 10X Business Growth Mastermind but have some questions? I have put together a FAQ that may help you […]

How to make it infinitely easier and more fun… Sometimes it is hard running a business. Often it can seem like no one understands what you […]

Here’s how… If you truly value your growth and development across all the areas of your life, then you need to invest the time and energy […]

Hint: it will make or break your business success… Why do some entrepreneurs find it easy to grow their business and keep going no matter what, […]

The creed of the persistent and passionate …   Peter Diamandis is an international pioneer in the fields of innovation, incentive competitions and commercial space. In […]

Unleash roadblocks and fast track the profitability of your business… “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different […]

How a Mastermind can change your life You are sitting in a very comfortable chair on the beach at a luxurious resort, on holidays with your […]

How a Mastermind group can double your revenue and 10X your business valuation in 3 years or less Imagine it is 3 years from today. If […]

Lessons from the ‘Manager of the Century’ …  “Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to […]

How ‘Intent-Based Leadership’ gets results …  “If you want team members who take initiative, critically think about their actions, and align those actions to the needs […]

The king of Zingerman’s shares his leadership tips …  In 1982, Ari Weinzweig, along with his partner Paul Saginaw, founded Zingerman’s Delicatessen in Chicago with a […]

The sky’s the limit … Art Gensler is the epitome of business and personal success. He is behind the design of many of the world’s best-known […]

What 45 years with ABC and Disney taught him … Robert Iger worked for the same company for 45 years: 22 of them at ABC and […]

Are you a purposeful leader? Minnesota-based Best Buy Co., Inc. is the leading consumer electronics retailer in the US. However, in 2012, the general outlook was […]

14 Questions you need to ask yourself … Are you setting goals that are connected to the big dreams of your business, or your life? Here […]

The secrets to success of an incredible man … David Kekich is a recognised authority on longevity and helped with many advancements in health and science. […]

7 lessons to help you ‘play nice, but win’ “As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is throw away that store-bought map […]

What makes the All Blacks extraordinary? New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, are the most successful professional sports franchise in history. They are undefeated […]

Legacy of a Leader General Colin Powell, died Monday at age 84. He was the first black officer to be a four-star general commanding troops in […]

The first in an exclusive series on Leadership Principles   “We’ve had three big ideas at Amazon that we’ve stuck with for 18 years, and they’re […]

The Vivid Vision™ technique … Who wouldn’t want to double their company’s revenue in three years? Having this as a goal and realising it are two […]

It’s all in the numbers … What is one of the biggest factors in holding back your company from achieving success, you ask? Just take a […]

So you can take your business to the next level… All companies have strengths and weaknesses. Do you know yours? Building a business is like a […]

What is a virtual mentor, you ask? A mentor doesn’t only have to be a physical presence in an office, or a coffee shop! A virtual […]

And how they can make or break your business Did you know that removing the barriers to complexity can help you to successfully scale your business? […]

Do you know the keys to double the revenue and 10X your business value in 3 years or less? How to overcome the common business failures […]

Can you and your team state your strategy simply? Is it driving sustainable growth? What exactly is strategy anyway? “I’m always amazed how overnight successes take […]

How CEO + Leadership Team coaching can get you to where you want to be… If you don’t have a 2023 Strategic Plan yet we can […]

Become a Level 5 Leader and catapult your organisation from good to great! Jim Collins conducted a 5-year research study into what makes a good company […]

Is your windshield covered in mud? Consider what would happen if your car’s windshield is completely covered in mud and you have to drive the route […]

By creating a Core Purpose/Mission When you consider your company’s Core Purpose, what comes to mind? That Core Purpose is nothing more than just the latest […]

Make It Easy! What is the top priority of your business? Generate revenue by making sales? Make the world a better place? Provide a livelihood for […]

The Solution to Having Too Much to Do and Not Enough Time to Do It The Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 rule, states that for many […]

Scale Up Growth Partners is Growing! Introducing Coaching Partner Andres Zylberberg… Scale Up Growth Partners is excited to announce that Andres Zylberberg has joined us as […]

Create results 10 times, or even 100 times, faster… with a “Who” that can free up thousands of your hours. When you ask “Who?” you can […]

Businesses looking to scale need to read this… If you’re a CEO, three of the biggest pain points you face in today’s business world are: Making […]

How does your company rate compared to the greats? You may be surprised at what sets them apart…   So what makes a great company? You […]

The secret to driving results and winning the war for talent… Cricket Australia thought that it had high values. The behaviour of the Australian Cricket team […]

Prioritising “one way door” decisions… How much focus do you put on major strategic “One-Way-Door” decisions? To scale up a company, the CEO needs to balance […]

Talk, talk, talk – and then talk some more. Humans are not designed to think their way out of things (strategies, depression, fear, ideas); we need […]

While Bill Gates is known for innovative thinking, his approach to achieving major goals leans heavily on the intelligence of others. “Ever since I was a […]

Table of Contents: Before Session: Appoint a Skilled Annual Planning Facilitator Prep Work: Getting Ready for Your Annual Planning Session During Session: Step 1: Review Prep […]

Great strategic meetings don’t happen by accident. They happen because someone is committed to THINKING through the purpose and outcome, PLANNING all of the details in […]

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” – Mike Tyson Before March 2020, world markets were in full swing and unemployment was […]

The key to hiring well The recruiting and hiring process is time-consuming and expensive. So, at the end of it, you want to do everything you […]

Can you believe there are predictable evolutions and revolutions as any organisation grows? As an organization scales up, there is added complexity with the addition of […]

Why the most successful companies set ambitious, long-term goals and why yours should too… “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate […]

How this one factor can affect your chance for success… Do you know what the No. 1 problem people face when working together? It’s communication. Meetings, […]

Cindy Praeger A fairly significant body of research now clearly shows that the reason why a number of mid-to-large companies face is not because their strategies […]

And it only takes 15-minutes a day… In his book, Scaling Up, Verne Harnish covers four different types of meetings every organisation should regularly have to […]

Use the Topgrading corporate hiring and interviewing methodology … Proven Success Does swapping out your hiring and interviewing process to achieve drastically better results (and avoid […]

How to create KPIs that drive action for your company… If your company hasn’t developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) previously, or has KPIs but you’re not […]

Look to your KPIs… KPIs are one of the most powerful tools available to drive the results you desire. If your company is having trouble achieving […]

How to build team accountability through leadership … Most people, leaders included, want to operate in an environment where individuals do what they say they are […]

Do you know your leadership style? Just like awareness of your communication style and Myers-Briggs type, knowing your leadership style can help you understand your strengths […]

Set up a strategy council to guide strategic thinking and execution planning Somewhere along the line we all got enamoured with the term strategic planning. But, […]

That set an organisation up for success… Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) rely on key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge the health and vitality of their companies […]

In 2014, Essilor International purchased Canadian eyewear company Coastal.com for CAD$430 million, in what was the most significant investment in an e-commerce company in Canadian history. […]

The Resilience of Costco (thank you to Tim Ferriss & Verne Harnish) — Tim Ferriss highlighted this “article” on Costco. Notes Ferriss, in his 5-Bullet Friday […]

With thanks to the Gazelles Growth Institute for permission to republish this blog Not to sound like a broken record going on and on about “meetings”, […]

You can’t sustain profitable growth in a competitive market if you’re a disaster internally, and you can’t maintain a high-performance culture internally for long if you’re […]

Recently, the Gazelles Growth Institute wanted to find out and address the biggest pain point business leaders of mid-market companies in the current market. The Growth […]

Hint: it’s a bit like the tortoise and the hare… “It’s not the big that eat the small; it’s the fast that eat the slow.”— Jason […]

Why Revenue and Profit Per Employee is an important KPI Each year, Fortune magazine releases its Fortune 500 list of US companies. This year Walmart, Exxon […]

If not, you need to establish a regular communication rhythm! If you ask team members in most organisations how they feel about meetings, you will likely […]

Jack Daly started selling at seven years old. He was making potholders and selling them to mums and grandmums in the neighbourhood. Other kids were selling […]

The key question for you: Can you and your team state your firm’s strategy simply – and is it driving sustainable growth in revenue and gross […]

Hi, I hope it’s been a productive and purposeful week. Here are some leadership insights/opportunities to help you outlearn/outthink the competition. cheers, Jonathan A quote to […]

Your Core Purpose/Mission – Why You Should Start With Asking “Why?” When you consider your company’s Core Purpose, what comes to mind? If the first answer […]

There is an object in the Pirates Of The Caribbean movies that aptly sums up what we’re going to talk about in this article — the […]

Hi, I hope it’s been a productive and purposeful month so far. From leadership and strategy to managing yourself and others, my Leadership Insights offer practical tips […]

Will the scathing report from the Royal Commission into misconduct in the Australian banking industry be the wake-up call for corporate Australia to focus on their […]

Hi, I hope it’s been a productive and purposeful month so far. From leadership and strategy to managing yourself and others, my Leadership Insights offer practical […]

What is the No. 1 job of your company? Generate revenue by making sales? Make the world a better place? Provide a livelihood for you and […]

The key question every manager should ask every day … that will lead to a great employee culture and opportunity to scale John Ratliff is the […]

This white paper, the first in a two-part series, turns the spotlight on the peaks, valleys and plateaus you will inevitably face as your business grows. […]

Multipliers By Liz Wiseman   A Wall Street Journal bestseller that explores why some leaders drain capability and intelligence while others amplify it to produce better results. […]

The Inside Advantage: The Strategy That Unlocks The Hidden Growth in Your Business By Robert H. Bloom   Reviewed by: Jonathan Herps Category: Strategy Rating: 5 […]

The sign of a great company is one that religiously defends their core values. Core values are the anchor that keeps your business grounded. The essential […]

Good to Great: Why some companies make the leap and others don’t. Author: Jim Collins Category: Strategy Rating: 5 Stars Who should read this book: Every […]

Whether you are a Cricket Captain or Business Leader – living by your core values creates a winning culture. The underlying factor in the Australian Cricket […]

“Patrick Lencioni’s combination of homey management truths and simple prose has struck a chord with business leaders tired of jargon and complicated strategic models.” —The Wall Street […]

Who: The A Method for Hiring Author: Geoff Smart and Randy Street Category: People Rating: 5 Stars Who should read this book:  Growth focused business owners, managers […]

  Scaling Up: Mastering the Rockefeller Habits 2.0 How a Few Companies Make It…and Why the Rest Don’t Author: Verne Harnish Rating: 5 stars Who should read […]

In my years of helping others scale their businesses, I hate but to notice that for too many executives, their personal relationships suffer as they become […]