When I first stepped into the role of CEO, it felt pretty intimidating. I knew I was surrounded by a team of exceptionally talented people, and though I had a solid background in strategic and...
One of the lessons I learned the hard way as a CEO was that the amount of work doesn’t always equal the impact. For a long time, I focused on controls and predictability, convinced that lots of...
When my business partner and I first started MINDSCAPE, we were all about building websites and web-based applications. Our focus was on the mechanics: development, functionality, and a smooth user...
When it comes to tracking performance, leaders often put great measures in place but then leave them to fade. I can’t tell you how many abandoned charts and dashboards I’ve seen gathering dust in...
During the early days at MINDSCAPE, while we were working hard to not just survive but thrive, I started noticing some patterns that weren’t helping our growth. At the time, our team was made up...
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to work with a hardwood plywood company in Truman, Arkansas. It was a plant full of hardworking people, and my job was to teach them team-based...
When my business partner and I first started our company, we split our responsibilities to keep things moving. My partner focused on the client side of things, while I handled sales, finances, and...
Purpose isn’t just a slogan you print on a plaque. It’s a powerful driver of both business success and personal fulfillment for team members. When a company’s purpose is clear—and supported by...
I’ve always been a huge sports fanatic. Whether it’s the Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, or the Detroit Pistons, I’m all in. When they win, it’s like a personal victory. When...
When we talk about team purpose, it’s easy to think of it as some philosophical statement—a lofty, feel-good phrase that lives on a wall or gets brought up during a marketing event. But in reality,...
When my business partner and I started our company, we divided our responsibilities. My partner focused on the client work, while I took on sales, finances, and leading the team. In those early...
I’ve had the privilege of working with several exceptional chief financial officers during my career, and I owe a good portion of my success to the support and teaching they provided me. One of the...