Christian Muntean
Civil Discourse: When the Goal Isn’t to Win, but to Lead
Civil discourse is how leaders trade “winning” for real influence. In college, I loved debate. I enjoyed the intellectual “game”…
You Can’t Scale What You Still Operate: Move from Operator to Leader
Operator to leader is the shift that unlocks scale. Twenty years ago, I was the executive director of a nonprofit…
The Icarus Effect: The Real Reason Companies Crash After Breakthrough
Back in the bad old days of Ancient Greece, the craftsman Daedelus and his son Icarus were imprisoned by King…
The Unspoken Message Your Business Sends To Every Customer
Long before you ever meet the owner or executive of a business, you’ve already met their mindset. The feel of…
Leading Without Leading: Why Leadership Hesitation Holds Smart People Back
I spent years of my life stuck in leadership hesitation—working hard and going nowhere fast. I was very concerned about…
What to Do Before Disaster Strikes: A Risk Mitigation Plan for Business Owners
Every year, a few of my clients experience some kind of life-altering event. Health issues, deaths, divorces, cyber attacks, conflicts,…
When Principled Leadership Fails: 7 Ways Values Can Become Excuses
When Values Become Excuses: A Guide For Principled Leadership “Most of the evil in this world is done by people…
4 Hidden Trauma Responses That Sabotage Business Growth
Success guarding: Because my readers love hearing about my pain… If you’ve been following along, you know I had shoulder…
Double Your Profits—Without Adding a Single Client
Imagine dragging a garden hose around the house and across your yard. You are trying to water a spot you…
Embracing Legacy: He Was Ready. Are You?
I recently attended a memorial service for a respected leader in our community. I have been close to his family…