Pat Murray’s legacy, and why he still matters Pat Murray left behind a profound legacy. He served as a President of TEC (Now Vistage) before I became a Chair and, for decades, was a highly regarded and in-demand subject matter expert—a true thought leader and thought provoker. Pat Murray also founded and led J.P. Murray […]
Are You a Steak Knife or a Butter Knife Leader? A few weeks ago, I watched a business leader wrestle with a decision he already knew he needed to make. Every week, he’d say, “Let’s give it more time.” Every week, the situation worsened. The team grew restless, and momentum faded. Finally, after months of […]
Introduction: The Need for Continuous Learning “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” — John F. Kennedy Every great leader I’ve ever met has one thing in common—they love to learn. It’s not just something they do; it’s who they are. They’re curious, open-minded, and constantly searching for ways to get better. What you already […]
My fictitious leadership interview with Ashoka the Great: Background He is one of the most fascinating figures from ancient India’s past. His empire encompassed a vast portion of the Indian subcontinent, and he was in power from approximately 268 to 232 BCE. When Ashoka first became ruler, he was ruthless and power-hungry, employing brutal military […]
How many times have you made decisions on instinct or with minimal information—only to regret it later? When you’re just starting out, gut decisions often work. Being opportunistic, tactical, and reactive can fuel early growth. But over time, instinct alone becomes risky. Businesses don’t scale successfully on gut. To break through growth barriers, you need […]
Educate the people. Respect their judgment. Fear concentrated power. And question everything—even your own certainty… Lead with reason, not rage. Serve not for glory—but for posterity… Remember: a republic is not inherited. It is earned—every day.
“Leadership meant restoring balance without breaking the vessel…I did not come to revolutionise—I came to repair. The treasury was strained. Officials were complacent. The people were burdened by outdated practices. But change must come like rain—steady, nourishing—not like a flood.”
Lately, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with fellow business owners and leaders who are just flat-out tired. Burned out. Numb from the endless waves of uncertainty and pressure. We don’t always say it out loud, but it’s there—leadership fatigue. And it’s real. For many, it’s been a grueling 10-year climb. Just when you […]
Contingency planning isn’t about living in fear. It’s about being smart. It’s about protecting what you’ve worked so hard to build—your people, your reputation, your financial stability—so that when the wind shifts, you can adjust your sails instead of capsizing.
As a business owner, you already carry the weight. You understand the stakes. But you don’t have to do it alone… Transparency enables you to amplify your leadership—to equip your team with the tools, trust, and perspective they need to support your growth.
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