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Lessons and insights on business strategy to help fast-track your career and grow your business.


The Real Secret to Scaling: From Home Cook to Head Chef (and Beyond)
I recently watched an old episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. The story centred on a restaurant started by an ex-boxer who’d won £700,000 on the pools. Like many of Ramsay’s culinary catastrophes, there were multiple problems—but the one that stood out to me is something we often see in business: the challenge of scaling up
4 days ago3 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Longevity Frameworks: A Strategic Approach to a Longer, Healthier Life
In the world of business, a framework provides the structure needed to achieve complex goals. Why should our approach to health and longevity be any different?
Nov 13 min read


Beyond the Mission Statement: A Practical Guide to Roger Martin's 5-Step Strategy Framework
My previous blog focused on the SWOT framework, one of the most popular frameworks used in businesses for developing a strategy. Not everybody loves that framework. Roger Martin, author of several business books and numerous articles on business, is a well known critic.
Oct 153 min read


Cut Through the Complexity: Why SWOT Analysis is Your Secret Strategic Weapon
In the world of business strategy, it's easy to get lost in a sea of acronyms and complex models. While these frameworks have their place, the most powerful tool is often the simplest one.
Oct 14 min read
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