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Move the Needle
With one of my coachees we delivered 52.5x growth in share price over six years. Looking back, the operating principle…
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MONTHLY LEADERSHIP NOTES
business insights to shift your paradigm
I write from distilled experience and acute observation. Written by a CEO for CEOs.
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When the Founder Becomes the Bottleneck
At the last webinar, I spoke about the founder’s mindset and how it differs from an entrepreneurial mindset. Successful startups…
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The Soul of the Bean
I am sipping a nice triple-espresso as I write this leadership note. Coffee is like peace of mind: there are…
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The Myth of the Perfect Juggler
Recently, one of my readers asked a question in the last webinar that got my attention. It read, “How does…
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Hope Is Not a Strategy
For every Slack or Notion that caught fire organically, there are thousands of excellent products that died in obscurity. Growth…
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How to Build an A+ Team of Dragons
Following on from the leadership note I wrote last month, Why Excellence Costs More, I found your reflections and questions…
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From a library of international bestsellers, these hand-picked titles represent the most powerful catalysts for personal and professional transformation.
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Outlive
This book will help you:
Extend your healthspan and live better longer with cutting-edge longevity science from Dr. Peter Attia
Nonviolent Communication
This book will help you:
Transform conflicts into peaceful dialogues and create deeper connections with others
The Catalyst
This book will help you:
Master the art of changing minds and influencing behavior without pushing people away
Zero to One
This book will help you:
Create breakthrough innovations that move the world forward, not just sideways
The Lean Startup
This book will help you:
Launch successful businesses faster with less waste using revolutionary entrepreneurial methods
Baking a Dream
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Gain powerful insights that will transform your perspective and accelerate your growth
LIFE REFLECTIONS
philosophy that makes you think
More than 400 reflections on all things life
Finding Purpose
Intention Vs Skill
"The train of success travels on the bridge between intention and skill."
Overcoming Fear
Using Attention to Get Over Hurt
"Learn the art of directing your attention from hurtful and negative thoughts to happy and positive ones."
Building Resilience
Mauna: The Practice of Observing Silence
"When you practice silence, the voice of the soul opens up like an unfolding bud. You then emit a beautiful fragrance."
Creating Balance
The Fear of Death
"Water evaporates and it rains back, Nature's play continues. Everything in nature is eternal. It only gets transformed."
Embracing Change
Why do People Love or Hate You?
"People don't love or hate you but what you have to offer. If you have what they want, it's love, otherwise it's hate."
Mastering Emotions
The Wellness Sense
"A practical guide to your physical and emotional health based on Ayurvedic and yogic wisdom. "
Achieving Success
Lies
"Do you think it is okay to lie sometimes?"
Finding Peace
Nirvana
"Incredible lessons from the last days of Buddha's life."
Building Relationships
What do You Really Want?
"We are caged by our desires. Why didn't the nightingale see the snare? Read the story."