No Fluff. Just Real Talk About Building Culture That Works.
From leadership hacks to future-of-work trends, we’re here to give founders and CEOs the tools, strategies, and insights to create cultures that scale alongside their businesses.
The Pause That Saves You From Expensive People Mistakes
When pressure hits, hiring fast feels like the fix.
But rushing people decisions often creates costlier problems.
Here’s how a two-hour pause can save you years of chaos.
HR should not be an Admin Department
If HR feels busy but disconnected, you’re not alone.
Most teams are stuck in admin mode, missing their real impact.
Here’s what happens when HR becomes a growth lever—not just paperwork police.
The Heartbreak of Outgrowing Your Heroes
Your earliest hires helped you build everything—now they might be holding it back. Outgrowing the people who got you here is one of leadership’s hardest truths. This guide shows how to navigate the heartbreak with clarity, integrity, and respect.
The 5 Reasons Why Managing People Is So Hard And the 1 Thing You Can Do About It
Managing people isn’t hard because you’re bad at it.
It’s hard because you’re relying on effort instead of systems.
Here’s how to fix the chaos with one simple shift.
Stop Telling People to Delegate Better
Telling people to "delegate more" doesn't help if they don’t know how. Most performance reviews identify delegation as a gap—few teach the actual skill. This guide breaks down the specific steps leaders need to teach (and model) delegation effectively.
The Structure That Kills Scaling: Half-Time Managers in Full-Time Delivery Roles
You promoted your best performers into “managers.” But they’re still doing their old jobs, just with more stress and meetings. Here’s why your structure makes real leadership impossible (and how to fix it).
Why Your Entrepreneurial Optimism Might Be Scaring Your Team
Big visions excite you—but they can terrify your team. If your bold ideas are landing as chaos, confusion, or burnout, it’s not your dream that’s the problem—it’s the translation. Here’s how to make your impossible feel possible without dialing down your ambition.
Leading When You Don't Know What the Hell You're Doing
Leadership doesn’t mean having all the answers. Especially when the world’s moving faster than your strategy deck. This one’s for the founders navigating chaos, making bets without guarantees, and still showing up for their teams. It’s not about certainty—it’s about courage in the fog.
How You Think You're Seen vs. How You're Actually Perceived
You might think you're an inspiring, approachable leader. But what if your team sees something very different? This post unpacks the blind spots that creep in with leadership—and how to close the gap before it costs you your culture, people, and results.
The Most Productive Thing You Can Do Is Nothing
Back-to-back meetings aren't a badge of honor—they're a barrier to growth. The smartest leaders block out time to think, wander, and plan. Here's why protecting your white space could be the most productive move you make all week.
What's in a Name? The Story Behind wattsnextpx
“What’s next?” is a smart question. But without the right people experience, the answer won’t matter. Here’s why the ‘px’ in wattsnextpx is more than a name—it’s a strategy.
The Addiction That's Killing Your Business
Feeling indispensable might feel like leadership—but it’s actually holding your business back. If everything depends on you, it’s time to rethink success. Learn how to break the addiction to being needed and start building a business that thrives without you.