Entrepreneurial leaders often find themselves caught in a whirlwind of busyness, investing long hours to manage various responsibilities. However, this perpetual activity can inadvertently hinder peak performance of the company.

The Pareto principle, often referred to as the 80/20 rule, highlights that a mere 20% of your efforts lead to a remarkable 80% of your overall results. Conversely, the remaining 80% of your actions yield only a modest 20% of the outcomes. Our mission is to assist you in identifying and prioritizing your critical 20%—the core activities that truly matter. By laser-focusing on these key elements, you can streamline your efforts while maintaining a manageable workload.

As seasoned executives with decades of real-world experience, we bring a unique perspective to the table. As peers, we dive into the actual pain points your company faces and engage in candid discussions that unearth solutions, addressing these challenges head-on.

Below are several ways we empower you to take it to the next level:

  • Strategic Prioritization: Our mission is to assist you in identifying the most impactful tasks within your responsibilities. By focusing on the critical 20%, you’ll achieve more with less effort. Furthermore, we offer guidance on effectively delegating tasks that fall within the remaining 80%—those yielding modest results. Empowering your team members to handle routine work frees up your time for high-impact activities, creating a lasting balance across work, social, and family life.

  • External Sounding Board: In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where novel ideas and strategic shifts abound, thoughtful consideration is crucial before presenting them to executive staff and board members. As an effective sounding board, we play a pivotal role in this process. Our goal is to catalyze the discovery of fresh ideas and construct robust strategies. In essence, we assist you in finding ways to accelerate growth and achieve both immediate and long-term impact.

  • Corporate Mindset Balance: As your company grows and evolves, entrepreneurial leaders must strategically implement changes to allow for growth and to prepare for future mergers and acquisitions (M&A). However, this navigation requires a delicate balance. On one hand, they should adopt a more corporate mindset, aligning with the organization’s DNA to unlock its full potential. Yet, there’s a risk of becoming overly rigid and losing the entrepreneurial spirit that initially fueled your company’s success. Our expertise lies in fostering a growth-oriented mindset that not only prepares the company for expansion but also enhances the organizational culture.

  • Entrepreneurial M&A: In the dynamic business landscape, strategic decisions like selling, merging, or acquiring other companies are commonplace. When that pivotal moment arrives, our guidance becomes invaluable. Our expertise centers around planning and preparing your company to be irresistibly appealing to both potential buyers and sellers.

“Becoming a CEO is unexpectedly lonely.”

— Mary Barra, CEO, General Motors