Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Recipe for greatness: Become just a teeny bit better than you were last year. Repeat every year.
Kevin Kelly, Excellent Advice for Living
Repeat Every Year – Virtual Scaling Up Master Course
Like golf or tennis lessons, repetition of the fundamentals is key to mastery. Anyone on your team need a review/jumpstart with Scaling Up (Rock Habits)? Four 90-minute virtual sessions taught by me (Verne) – 3 hours June 7; 3 hours June 8. In-person coach-led workshops listed below throughout the year. For more info and to register.
EdVentureCo Scales to AUD80 Million via Acquisitions
ED Michael Hui’s Sydney and Manilla-based ed-tech firm trains 20,000 students annually thru 700 instructor-led courses. Scaling via several acquisitions, parent firm Arowana (my friend Kevin Chin is Chair) has a playbook for identifying and integrating these acquisitions while supporting all stakeholders using Scaling Up’s daily huddles, quarterly meetings, etc. Both firms are B Corps. Please take 2 minutes to scan this Scaleups.com article for details. Note’s Hui, “Like an airline, we never want a plane to go down” so they’re in the trenches making sure all their acquisitions are successful.
Powerful $20 First Impression
Guy Berry, COO of Redirect Health, shared during our CEO Boot Camp a simple yet powerful way to make a great first impression with a new employee. During the process of 1-on-1 interviews, the recruiting team asks the applicant, “What is an indulgence you love that is under $20?” As a recruiting question, they can see the culture and friendliness of the person in how they answer.
Crazy Socks, Special Chocolate
Guy continues: “If we choose to hire a candidate, we have the item bought and waiting for the person when they show up on day 1. If we have a bunch of new team members, this creates great intro conversations as team members share what item they received. We have bought someone a specific or unique drink from Starbucks; special chocolates; pizza from specific restaurants for lunch; or even crazy socks that someone told us they love.” It is a powerful first impression for the new team member and under $20!! They learned this concept from Michel Flacon https://www.michelfalcon.com/.
Simple and Inexpensive Healthcare
FYI (and I get no commissions) if you want to save a bunch on healthcare insurance for your employees, please consider Redirect Health. It’s so affordable, they offer all their own employees free healthcare. They’ve taken a radically different approach to insurance and it’s working. I’m a client.
More CEOs Hanging with Customers
A few weeks ago, I noted new Lyft CEO David Risher spending time shuttling passengers. Notes Fortune, “It’s a tried-and-true management tactic that’s been resurfaced recently by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and new Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan, as Fortune‘s Paige McGlauflin reports here. Are you spending enough time with your customers experiencing your products/services?
Become Anti-Fragile to be Happy
This New Trader U article details how to become anti-fragile which means you benefit/strengthen from the chaos swirling around the economy/environment. The “how-to” specifics are insightful, but here are the key takeaways:
- Welcome change and remain flexible
- Seek personal growth through challenges
- Build resilience to maintain happiness amid adversity
- Manage stress effectively
- Manage stress effectively for a more balanced life
- Cultivate deep, supportive relationships for enhanced well-being
- Focus on aspects of life within your control to boost self-confidence and satisfaction
- Embrace the present moment and practice gratitude for a happier life
Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly
Published May 2, founding editor of Wired magazine Kevin Kelly (71) shares “wisdom I wish I’d known earlier.” I started reading it last night – hundreds of pithy sayings and quotes – enjoy a few each day worthy of sharing with your team/family/following.
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TECHNOLOGY:
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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
Have you considered becoming a Certified Scaling Up Coach?
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Planning to Exit – Critical Whitepaper
Selling your firm, for its maximum value, is the most important negotiation in which a business owner will participate. You are typically negotiating with sophisticated buyers who have done hundreds of acquisitions whereas this is often your first rodeo. And these buyers have a formula for ripping you off – and it works, stealing tens of millions from you. Seeking help, owners discover the big M&A firms, especially those specializing in your industry, are more beholden to the buyers than the sellers (they will tell you otherwise). Email me to get a whitepaper on how to maximize your valuation and avoid the psychological games buyers play [email protected].
COACHING:
Does it feel as if your business has hit a wall? If you don't see a clear path forward, it's a good time to bring in a coach. All of our Scaling Up Certified Coaches™ are masters at guiding you and your leadership team through the implementation of the Scaling Up Performance. Our promise is a custom diagnostic approach from Day 1, including how we match you with a coach. We even have a team member dedicated to helping you find the perfect Scaling Up Certified Coach.™ Schedule a complimentary, personal follow-up. Or check out our FAQs. Additional questions can be sent to [email protected]
SCALING UP WORKSHOPS:
Engage your team with interactive workshops to optimize your company’s performance.
(list of workshops below)
Denver, CO – May 10, 2023 (Virtual)
Brisbane, Australia – May 10, 2023 (In-Person)
Toronto, Canada - May 11, 2023 (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA - May 12, 2023 (In-Person)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – May 16, 2023 (In-Person)
Barcelona, Spain – May 18, 2023 (Virtual)
Nashville, TN – May 18, 2023 (In-Person)
Boulder, CO – May 25, 2023 (Virtual)
Denver, CO – May 31, 2023 (In-Person)
Melbourne, Australia - Jun 6, 2023 (In-Person)
Nashville, TN – Jun 8, 2023 (Virtual)
Toronto, Canada – Jun 8, 2023 (Virtual)
Paris/Amsterdam/Warschau - June 13, 2023 (Virtual)
Birmingham, UK – Jun 22, 2023 (In-Person)
Toronto, Canada – Jul 6, 2023 (Virtual)
Houston, TX – Jul 11, 2023 (In-Person)
Sydney, Australia – Jul 20, 2023 (In-Person)
Toronto, Canada – Aug 10, 2023 (Virtual)
Denver/Englewood, CO – Aug 24, 2023 (In-Person)
Melbourne, Australia - Sep 5, 2023 (In-Person)
Grand Rapids, MI – Sep 12, 2023 (In-Person)
Toronto, Canada – Sep 14, 2023 (Virtual)
Brisbane, Australia – Oct 10, 2023 (In-Person)
Toronto, Canada - Oct 12, 2023 (Virtual)
Sydney, Australia – Nov 2, 2023 (In-Person)
Toronto, Canada - Nov 9, 2023 (Virtual)
Grand Rapids, MI – Nov 9, 2023 (In-Person)
Melbourne, Australia - Nov 14, 2023 (In-Person)
Dallas, TX – Dec 6, 2023 (In-Person)
Toronto, Canada - Dec 7, 2023 (Virtual)
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