Being always available doesn’t make you a better leader.It makes you a bottleneck with a burnout waiting to happen. Why Always Being “On” is Turning You Off Many leaders treat availability as a badge of honour. They reply to emails…
The Challenge: “How do I get my team to take ownership instead of waiting for instructions?” If you’re asking this, you’re not alone. Too many leaders are stuck in “chief problem-solver” mode.They bark instructions. They chase. They fix. But here’s…
Most store managers aren’t leaders. They’re firefighters. Checklist chasers. “Just-get-it-done” machines. And it’s not their fault. You promoted them because they were your best performers. Not because they knew how to lead. So now they’re stuck running stores, not growing…
Most franchisors have it backwards. They pour millions into logos, store designs, and glossy national campaigns… Then sit back, expecting the magic to happen. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Your brand is not your saviour. It’s just one piece of…
In today’s newsletter, we’re tackling one of the toughest leadership challenges: What do you do with an underperforming Area Manager without crushing their confidence? Because let’s be honest… Avoiding the issue won’t fix it. Smashing someone’s spirit won’t fix it…
For years, I lived by one rule:The next thing will make me happy. The next promotion.The next car.The next level of income. Sound familiar? It’s the kind of mindset that’s celebrated. Hustle culture. Bigger goals. Next-level targets.We’re taught that progress…
Have you ever doubted your own success? Despite years of experience, expertise, and proven results, imposter syndrome has a sneaky way of creeping in. You find yourself in a room full of senior leaders, highly accomplished individuals, and suddenly, a…
Ever feel like the world is working against you? Like no matter how hard you try, things just don’t go your way? I used to feel that way too. Whenever something in my business wasn’t working, I had a go-to…
Ever wonder why certain things capture your attention while others fade into the background? That’s the magic of your Reticular Activating System (RAS)—the brain’s gatekeeper of attention. Think of it as your mind’s personal assistant, filtering the vast array of…
Ever wonder why certain things capture your attention while others fade into the background? That’s the magic of your Reticular Activating System (RAS)—the brain’s gatekeeper of attention. Think of it as your mind’s personal assistant, filtering the vast array of…
