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True Competitive Advantage Comes From How Well You Execute, Not What You Know

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September 21, 2021

More information is at more people’s fingertips than at any time throughout human history. In this brave new world, almost 5 billion people are regular internet users. It’s hard, if…

Why Humility is a Vital Trait for Leaders

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August 31, 2021

As I was preparing for a recent talk on leading by influence, I knew I needed to hit home on why humility is such an important trait in a leader.…

The 5 Actions of Leading by Influence

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August 24, 2021

Leadership is a funny thing. Many people want to be in leadership positions…until they’re in one. Once they get their wish, they may be stressed by the weight of their…

5 Keys to Building High-Performing Teams

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August 18, 2021

In my two most recent posts, I shared what I’ve found to be imperatives of organizational design. If you haven’t read the previous posts already (The Fatal Flaw of Organizational…

The Fatal Flaw of Organizational Design

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July 28, 2021

One of the unique challenges that the CEO of a growth business faces is the need to continually design, and redesign, the organization. As a business scales, so too must…

3 Leadership Qualities the Pandemic Reinforced

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June 23, 2021

Life is beginning to return to something resembling normal in the United States. Now that we’re beginning to put the pandemic behind us – hopefully forever – it’s a good…

The 3 Books That Have Taught Me the Most About Leadership

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June 13, 2021

Over the years, I’ve been asked the equivalent of “What’s on your bookshelf?” many times. I always love getting the question. I’m a voracious reader. Some of the most impactful…

What Should Be on Your Board’s Plate? Make Sure They’re Focused on These 4 Things

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May 27, 2021

I recently wrote about why building a board early in 3Pillar’s history was a pivotal decision that dramatically accelerated our growth. At 3Pillar and at other companies where I’m a…

Top 5 considerations when building out a company's board

Top 5 Considerations When Building out Your Company’s Board

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May 21, 2021

I’m often asked if there is a single decision that has led to 3Pillar’s success more than any other. It’s hard to pinpoint one specific decision from the last fifteen…

Nearshore Provider Tiempo to Help Fuel Continuous Global Innovation

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December 8, 2020

Today 3Pillar announced the acquisition of nearshore software developer Tiempo Development. This acquisition expands our footprint into the Southwest US and Mexico. I am ecstatic to welcome over 400 talented…