What You’re Protecting Is Capping How You Lead
July 1, 2026
Most leaders think they are stuck because of strategy, people, or execution. What actually slows them down is harder to see. It shows up in
Most leaders think they are stuck because of strategy, people, or execution. What actually slows them down is harder to see. It shows up in
Growth isn’t the problem. The business just can’t keep up with what it’s being asked to do.
From the outside, it looks like momentum. Revenue is up. The pipeline is active. The team is bigger than it’s ever been.
Inside, it feels different.
An old friend and colleague sent me a message after reading something I wrote recently on LinkedIn about the tradeshow industry. One line stuck with me. He said, “Our industry is so different now because you and Jack introduced the exit pathway for Nth Degree through private equity. It forced the industry to become more disciplined. Numbers matter.”
Most leaders assume industry rules change in obvious ways. A new policy. A public decision. A big announcement everyone hears about.
That is rarely how it happens. More often, rules change quietly. Through small interpretations. New “requirements.” A line in a service manual that no one questions. A decision made for convenience that slowly becomes the standard.
Org design isn’t an HR project. It’s a leadership responsibility, and most companies get it wrong.
The CEO’s Guide to Sustainable Growth In today’s VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment, sustainable growth requires a fundamental leadership shift from control to
Leading Through Others in the Tradeshow Industry The tradeshow industry thrives on creativity and logistics. Visionaries and hands-on experts turn ambitious ideas into reality. The
Tackling Growing Pains Challenges Imagine this: Your business is thriving—sales are up, you’re adding employees, serving more customers, and expanding into new markets. It’s
The Evolution of Business Strategy Seth Makowsky, a mindset coach, teaches athletes how to use chess principles to gain crucial seconds in a game.
Building a business is an adventure filled with challenges and victories. A powerful yet often overlooked strategy seasoned entrepreneurs and business operators use
