If you do things well, do them better. Be daring, be first, be different, be just.
Anita Roddick, founder The Body Shop
When we see happiness in the happiness of others, that's when we will be truly happy.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company – May 26 Webinar
Kevin Oakes, author of Culture Renovation* (one of the top biz books of 2021 already), will share his extensive research and insights into HOW to create a strong company culture. The pandemic has brought the topic of workplace culture into the glaring light of day for all organizations. And I know from talking to many of you that culture is very much on everyone’s minds. It’s also critical for growth. Join us LIVE for a free webinar on May 26th at 4 ET // 1 PT. Learn more and register here.
Great Places to Work 2021 – Also Crushing the Market
I missed Fortune’s announcement of the “Top 100 Great Places to Work 2021” a few weeks ago. Here it is with Cisco, Salesforce, Hilton, Wegmans, and Rocket taking the top 5 spots. Equally important, Fortune has tracked, since 1998, the stock performance of the Top 100 against the Russell 3000 and it’s crushed it by a factor 250%. Here’s an article that details. Culture matters, so carve out an hour and join the free webinar above.
$2.99 This Week -- Introvert’s Edge to Networking (May 17 – 22)
50% of the population are introverts, according to Matthew Pollard author of Introvert’s Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections.* As we head back to face-to-face gatherings, it can be less exciting for introverts. Yet, networking has always been a key tool to scale a business and your career. Matthew’s book is an excellent guide and is available this week for just $2.99 on Kindle or iTunes – grab a copy – I did (I’m actually an introvert as well).
AI Startup Scales to $14 million ARR (Scaling Up Case Study)
Pivoting to “plan B” Dave Rogenmoser and his Austin-based Proof team used the Scaling Uptools/techniques to rapidly innovate a platform that uses advanced AI to help companies create Facebook and Google ads, website content and social media posts. Called Conversion.ai, this moved Proof into profitability and “a lot of cash,” which they used to acquire a competitor. Notes Dave:
“Cash sitting around allows you to do something like that. Buying that company was probably the single best decision we made from a growth standpoint.”
This Scaleups.com article, describes the tough personnel decisions they made; how their using scoreboards and daily huddles to drive performance; and their focus on improving processes vs. tossing people at the problems. Please take 2-minutes to read the article and pick up some hints for scaling your business.
National Scale Up Week -- UK
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the UK, clearly understands the crucial role scaleups play in rebooting an economy. And in a way only the British can exclaim/explain, PM Johnson notes:
“Too often we politicians have overlooked the crucial jam in our entrepreneurial sandwich” – the scaleups!
Please enjoy 47 seconds to watch the first part of PM Johnson’s video message supporting scaleups – I so wish I had a British accent – then I could garner fees like Simon Sinek! Thank you to all our Scaling Up coaching partners in the UK. Led by Neale Lewis, we’re working closely with the City of Westminster (London) and the UK Government to support scaleups.
Weekend Countdown – 1-Minute of Wisdom
Enjoy this kickoff to your weekend – some bits of wisdom from a fresh set of wise teachers, updated each weekend: https://vimeo.com/552567399
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TECHNOLOGY:
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COACHING:
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EDUCATION:
Growth Institute Online Executive Education:
Master of Business Dynamics
Scaling Up Master Business Course
Exponential Organizations Master Business Course
Topgrading Master Business Course
We’re still in business coaching and training firms:
Lowell, Michigan - May 20, 2021
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WNY, Ontario, Great Lakes – June 11, 2021 (Virtual)
Melbourne, VIC, AUS - June 15, 2021 (Virtual)
Lowell, Michigan - Jul 22, 2021
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