Tim’s Blog

Are you just staring at the water?

There’s something powerful about teaching your children how to swim in the ocean. It’s very different from getting into a swimming pool. And it’s even a bit intimidating. What I mean by that is the ocean is bigger than you or me. It’s powerful, and massive, and...

The Concorde Fallacy

For those who remember, the Concorde was a supersonic passenger jet that flew at Mach 2 from 1976 to 2003. It could fly from New York to London in just under 3 hours. But the dream outweighed the reality, constantly justifying more investment, engineering effort,...

How to change your culture

How to change your culture A simple reminder for us all… They are not obstacles. They are what gives you the strength to succeed. So, play the shot in front of you and trust the journey. I know that it’s been a while since I last posted but there have been a ton...

A MAJOR update…

A MAJOR update... I have some exciting news to share – and quite a few updates. If you have wondered why I have not been posting as much, it’s because I have launched a new consulting practice and am now back to living the entrepreneur’s life in my homeland of...

Is indecision killing your execution?

Is indecision killing your execution? In my last post, I brought up the idea that strategic execution is essentially a decision-making science. This week, I want to go down the rabbit hole a bit more. And talk about the exact opposite of good decision-making:...

Are you a strategic leader?

Are you a strategic leader? Do you know the number one reason that businesses fail? It’s poor decision-making. Bad decisions, inconsistent decisions, late decisions, no decisions… they all have a way of literally mucking everything up. And this isn’t just a...

Who are you becoming?

Who are you becoming? In my last blog, I dove into the idea that success is truly about one single idea: bringing our BEING and DOING into full alignment. It’s an ancient idea and one that deserves more than a philosophical overview. Maybe it’s because I am at a...

Is your definition of success generating failure?

Is your definition of success generating failure? Success is a deceptive word. On one hand, there is the exhilaration of working at something - especially something that is extremely hard - and achieving success as the final outcome. On the other hand, there is the...

Information is control. Or so the myth says…

Information is control. Or so the myth says… A couple of months ago, I received a “positive” test result for cancer. I was referred by my doctor to a specialist who would need to do further tests and offer a proper diagnosis. “Don’t be worried,” I was told. “This...