I don’t know who might need to hear this today, but as a founder, are you spending some time each day thinking like a business designer rather than a doer? Here are some significant differences between a doer and a
Summary Insight: Pirates and Comanches didn’t thrive by luck. They built structures that matched their strategy—and so should you. Key Takeaways: Don’t copy structure. Design yours to fit your unique mission and stage. Rare instances where a co-CEO structure actually
Effective Leaders Go to the Source Summary Insight: No Map is the Actual Terrain Key Takeaways: Plans are guesses—truth lives in direct observation. Real constraints and insights are found on the ground, not in reports. Great leaders don’t guess—they get
How to Quickly Build Shared Understanding for the Why of Product Decisions Summary Insight: Stop drowning in product noise. Use lifecycle stages to build instant alignment, clarity, and speed up your roadmap. Key Takeaways: Map products onto lifecycle stages (Pilot,
Here’s the link to the working doc we used in class. Thanks everyone for your participation!
In nature, phase shifts are dramatic. Think of water: ice is solid and rigid, water is fluid and adaptable, steam is expansive and high-energy. You can’t manage ice like water or steam. Each phase has very different characteristics which
When it comes to building a high-performing team, there are two prevalent camps of thought. One believes the secret lies in hiring qualified people, offering competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a slew of “free” perks like vacation days, ping-pong
Summary Insight: Entropy isn’t your enemy—it’s your upgrade signal. Use breakdowns to drive breakthroughs. Key Takeaways: Stop resisting entropy—use it to surface systemic flaws and fuel innovation. The best leaders don’t solve problems; they manage polarity and trade-offs. Let go
Have you ever found yourself seething with anger or feeling deeply upset over a situation, only to realize later that the intensity of your emotions far outweighed the actual circumstances? This is a common experience, and it serves as a
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