Tell the CEO in your brain to take a hike for just a second and dawn the aspect of COO, meet the call to action and lean into the work of creating a stronghold of operational discipline. Trust me — your future self will thank you.
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Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print Sagi-no-ike Heikuro Wrestling a Giant Snake, circa 1845
Business leaders around the world are grappling with a paradox that will define success. Leaders who succeed will be those who proactively reshape their organizations to be leaner and stronger, but not leaner at the expense of strength.
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Recent survey data from PwC’s 2026 Global CEO Survey found that only 30% of CEOs are confident about revenue growth this year — a five-year low. A well-oiled process where every stakeholder knows the part they play and EXACTLY WHAT'S AT STAKE IF THEY PLAY IT WELL should fire off like a healthy nervous system. Every system is triggered with agility, precision, and with no wasted energy. Here’s what leaders of small and mid-size businesses can do now to manage complexity before it manages YOU 🫵
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How can you adapt using the Davos-dialogue to position your business for success? I explore graduating from friction-based thinking to integrated-approach thinking when it comes to AI at this moment.
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A quiet signal was sent out from global business recently. Here's why small and mid-size companies should pay attention.
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