Our coaching team has worked with hundreds of scaling companies over the years, and here are three of the most common and important pitfalls leadership teams face, and how to avoid them. 1. Weak Company Culture Having a strong company culture is at the heart of a successful company. Think about some of the most successful…
One of the most common frustrations I hear from business owners and leaders is this: “My team just isn’t accountable.” Projects are late. Deadlines get missed. Follow-up feels endless. Leaders feel like they have to babysit every initiative just to keep things moving. Eventually, frustration turns into resentment, and many leaders begin slipping into a victim mindset. They distort the problem actually causing the…
In the fast pace of business, pressure is constant. Deadlines loom, emotions rise, and decisions must be made quickly. But in those crucial moments — between stimulus and response — lies a hidden superpower every leader can cultivate: the pause. Pause, Then Respond Something happens — an email comes in, a team member drops the…
In today’s fast-paced business environment, operational efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. To maintain a competitive edge, businesses must continuously refine their processes, eliminate waste, and ensure that every team member is aligned with the company’s most critical priorities. This is where the principles of Scaling Up can make a profound impact.
In order to scale your company beyond its current status, it’s imperative to transcend the day-to-day operations and focus on the bigger picture. But what is the big picture? The big picture is where you want to take your company. Once you understand your vision or BHAG (where you want to take the company), then…
One of the most crucial traits a leader needs is effective focus, directing their time and energy towards strategic decision-making and adept delegation to achieve impactful outcomes and lead their team to success.
Part 7 of 7 of this Blog Series by Warren Sager. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6. After moving to Louisiana, the heart of football country, I became a fan of college football – specifically LSU, where my son attended. Being a student of business, I was…
Part 6 of 7 of this Blog Series by Warren Sager. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 7. After moving to Louisiana, the heart of football country, I became a fan of college football – specifically LSU, where my son attended. Being a student of business, I was…
Part 5 of 7 of this Blog Series by Warren Sager. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6, and Part 7. After moving to Louisiana, the heart of football country, I became a fan of college football – specifically LSU, where my son attended. Being a student of business, I was…
Part 4 of 7 of this Blog Series by Warren Sager. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 5, Part 6, and Part 7. After moving to Louisiana, the heart of football country, I became a fan of college football – specifically LSU, where my son attended. Being a student of business, I…