Christian Muntean
Bad Business Math: Why Smart Businesses Lose So Much Money (Hidden Costs)
Ever notice how more and more businesses are tacking on a 3% credit card surcharge? (hidden costs) I hate it….
Scaling Without Selling Out: How To Protect Company Culture As You Grow
You can grow without losing who you are and proactively protect company culture, but only if you intentionally mature your…
Business Ethics: The Myth of “It’s Just Business” and Why Character Is a Strategic Advantage
“It’s just business.” In the context of business ethics, that phrase often signals a justification more than a principle. It’s…
Why Great Companies Can’t Sell—And How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late
If you plan to sell a business, read this first. You’ve built a great business. It pays you well. You’re…
Succession Planning: Why 70% Fail and What to Do Differently
Succession plannng isn’t a risk to manage. It is a strategy for the future. Seventy percent of business successions fail….
Why Your Big, Fat Vision Might Be Killing Your Business (for Visionary Leaders)
Visionary leaders often need to slow down to build well. I hired a coach to say “no” to my ideas….
Why Avoiding Conflict Is a Leadership Failure
What if I told you that this quarter, you could reduce overhead by 20%? Interested? What if that reduction also…
The CEO’s Greatest Threat: CEO Self-Deception (Not the Market)
CEO self-deception is the most dangerous variable in any tenure. The biggest threat to a CEO’s success isn’t the market,…
How to Make Decisive Decisions About Problem Employees
Problem employees quietly drain focus, money, and momentum—address them early. Some weeks have themes. This week it’s million dollar employees….
Why Effective Servant Leadership Is Not Soft
Servant leadership is often misunderstood. Especially by people who talk the most about it. It’s frequently described in such fluffy,…