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Absurdity as the Seed of Innovation Albert Einstein’s famous quote reminds us: “If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” Absurdity isn’t a
How ready is your business for the future? If you’re like most owners, your gut might say, “We’re doing fine.” But when it comes to selling, scaling, or succession, fine
Revisiting the Continuum As we explored earlier, every business lives somewhere on a continuum from extinction to distinction. On one end are organizations that fail to adapt and disappear. On
Most business owners think value is measured in dollars and cents. In reality, value is measured in confidence—a buyer’s confidence that your business will continue to grow, even without you.That confidence
The Committee Problem Every business has them: committees formed to tackle big challenges or make key decisions. In theory, committees should bring diverse perspectives, align stakeholders, and speed up progress.In
When most business owners think about what their company is worth, they look to their balance sheet. Assets, cash flow, inventory, equipment—it’s easy to assume these hard numbers define value.But
Back to the Basics of Business In his timeless wisdom, management thinker Peter Drucker declared: “The purpose of business is to create a customer. Therefore, the business enterprise has two—and
There are two types of business owners in the world: Lifestyle Owners and Value Creators.Both work hard. Both build companies that support their families and communities. But only one group creates a business
Born Creative, Taught to Conform Every child is bursting with creativity. A NASA longitudinal study famously revealed that 98% of children score at creative “genius” levels at age five. By the
Most business owners focus their time and energy on the business itself—building revenue, managing operations, and solving daily challenges. But when it comes to preparing for the future, there’s a