by JW | Jun 8, 2026 | Articles
In 1847, Ignaz Semmelweis noticed something disturbing. Women giving birth in one maternity clinic at Vienna General Hospital were dying from childbed fever at dramatically higher rates than women in another. Between 1841 and 1846, nearly 2,000 mothers died in the...
by JW | May 25, 2026 | Articles
In last week’s Executive Brief, I introduced the idea of periodically reevaluating and releasing commitments that no longer align with reality, a concept I call Strategic Subtraction. The natural follow-up question is, “Where should I start?” My...
by JW | Jan 22, 2026 | News
Get your copy of “Grow Your Business UP!” on Amazon today! Super excited to announce the release of my new book, “Grow Your Business UP! Unlocking the Full Potential of Gifted and Precocious Organizations” This is a journey that Kim and I “officially” started about...
by JW | Jul 15, 2023 | Articles
Strategy’s most important component—by far—is the organization’s vision. To be clear, strategy should not be confused with anything happening before the next three years; or how any short- or long-term goals are to be accomplished. Strategy is about what your company...
by JW | Jul 15, 2023 | Articles
Innovation plays a critical role in the strategy of any company. For a new, small company, innovation determines who will survive the brutal formation stages. For a mid-sized company, innovation is necessary to grow. And for a large company, lack of innovation is a...
