THE RAINMAKER
Every great organizational change starts with a mindset shift. Start your journey with thought-provoking articles on People, Leadership, Teams, and Moats.
Oct 17, 2023
“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” — Isaac Newton Truer words have never been spoken. One of my "pillar mentors" - the late Bill Bonnstetter - ...
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Rockefeller Habit #1: Is Your Executive Team Healthy and Aligned?
Oct 3, 2023
Think back to a time when an executive team you were a part of or worked for was not healthy and aligned. The greater the disease and misalignment in your executive team, the ...
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A Culture of Discipline: Ignition Points for CEOs Serious About Scaling Up Their Business
Sep 12, 2023
Prelude: Scaling Your Company Is NOT a Sideline Strategy If you are the Founder / CEO of a business venture and obsessed with scaling your Company, this is your zero hour. Forget ...
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What are the Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Why Do They Matter?
Feb 16, 2023
Let's get real. Most teams are not operating anywhere near their true potential. Vulnerability-based Trust is lower than it should be. Productive, ideological debate is not ...
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Mastering the Rockefeller Habits
Sep 13, 2022
As a management consultant, trusted advisor and coach to those I am privileged to serve, I help guide my Clients in designing their path to a better future. As an outsider ...
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5 Answers to Your Scaling Up Questions
Sep 13, 2022
Over the past couple of decades, I have had the privilege or reading a LOT of books and attending many seminars / workshops / retreats. Precious few have had the impact on my ...
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How to Apply Blue Ocean Principles to an Existing Business
Sep 13, 2022
Sure, you may understand the difference between a blue and red ocean, but it may feel like a lost cause if you’re already operating in a red ocean. It’s not hopeless though. It is ...
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6 Ways Leaders Fail During Scaling Up Implementation
Sep 13, 2022
I first learned about Scaling Up when I brought in a consultant to evaluate my business several years ago. My consultant introduced me to several strategy methodologies. One was ...
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5 Principles Your Business Needs for Success
Jul 29, 2022
Why should you care about what Ray Dalio thinks… I hate losing more than I love winning. In fact, I refuse to lose for the same reasons twice. If you are like me, you play-to-win. ...
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