Don’t judge me on how bad my bad ideas are. Judge me on how good my good ideas are.
                     Matt Damon

You don't really know it unless your life (and business) really shows it.
                     Anonymous

An invitation to invest 2 to 22 minutes in your executive education this week.

Matt Damon IG
Actor Matt Damon, in this short Instagram video, shares his secret to creativity and growth – a lesson for all of us to embrace at work and in life.

Lessons from UConn Coach Dan Hurley
A-Players need a system/playbook. No matter how talented your team is, without a disciplined system in which to perform, it’s hard to string together victories like UConn men’s basketball team. Scaling Up Coach Rick Crossland’s short article details how coach Dan Hurley executed an almost flawless 37-3 season and crushed Purdue in the NCAA finals.

New ROI – Ripples of Impact
This short piece by Chip Conley who spoke at the Gathering of Titans (GOT) program last weekend, suggests a new kind of ROI – Ripples of Impact. What are the ripples, positive or negative, you and your team are putting out to each other (go back and read John DiJulius’s book), customers, and the community? It’s an excellent way to emphasize the multiplier effect of caring for each other and delivering outstanding service in our business and personal lives.

Where Credit’s Due – John DiJulius
One of my readers corrected me last week. It was John DiJulius, author of The Employee Experience Revolution, who shared during our virtual Learning Event the two onboarding lessons I highlighted last week– to involve existing employees in the onboarding process and to host a scavenger hunt. His excellent book provides hundreds of additional practical ideas. Please have your Head of Employee Experience (HR?) read it.

You and Your Employee's Health
This article details the impact on gut and brain health due to nanoparticles used in the processing and enhancement of foods. And this article warns of similar issues with certain ingredients in processed vegan meat products.

If You Can't Pronounce It, Don’t Eat It
Someone mentioned to me just last week a simple rule. Read the ingredients (hoping they are all listed). If you can’t pronounce one of the ingredients, don’t eat it (or put it on your skin).

Remote Work? Atlassian’s New HQ
An HQ better than a home/apartment? This under 2-minute video announces the groundbreaking of the world’s tallest timber building, the new $1.4 billion HQ for Atlassian. Co-founder Scott Farquhar, whose endorsement of Scaling Up is on the cover, is betting his workers will want to hang out at HQ vs. their homes/apartments. A pioneer of “Team Anywhere,” Atlassian released a report on the lessons learned after 1000 days of distributed work. It’s worth reading if you’re wrestling with making distributed/hybrid work, work for you.

CEO Boot Camps – Vail Sept 10 – 13 and Barcelona Nov 12 - 15
Install a proven “Performance Platform” to drive flawless execution. Limited to a handful of CEO/COO teams, it’s a chance for me (Verne Harnish) to spend three intense and fun days/evenings, including one-on-one sessions, to identify ways to scale easier with less drama. For more info – www.ceo-bootcamp.com

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SCALING UP WORKSHOPS:
Engage your team with interactive Scaling Up workshops. Here's our list of workshops

Brisbane, Australia – May 1, 2024 (In-Person)
Dallas, TX – May 8, 2024 (In-Person)
Portland, OR – May 8, 2024 (In-Person)
Sydney, Australia – May 9, 2024 (In-Person)
Ontario, Canada - May 16, 2024 (Virtual)
Columbus, Ohio – May 17, 2024 (In-Person)
Hong Kong / Singapore – May 22, 2024 (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA – May 29, 2024 (Virtual)
Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Dhaka – May 29, 2024 (Virtual)
Christchurch, NZ – May 30, 2024 (In-Person)
Adelaide, Australia – Jun 12, 2024 (In-Person)
Ontario, Canada - Jun 13, 2024 (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA – Jun 19, 2024 (Virtual)
San Diego, CA – Jun 25, 2024 (In-Person)
Washington, D.C. – Jun 27, 2024 (In-Person)
Ontario, Canada - Jul 11, 2024 (Virtual)
Hong Kong – Jul 14, 2024 (Virtual)
Bengaluru / Hyderabad / Dhaka – Jul 31, 2024 (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA – Jul 31, 2024 (Virtual)
Sydney, Australia – Aug 7, 2024 (In-Person)
Ontario, Canada - Aug 15, 2024 (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA – Aug 28, 2024 (Virtual)
Sydney, Australia – Aug 29, 2024 (In-Person)
Ontario, Canada - Sep 12, 2024 (Virtual)
Denver, CO – Sep 17, 2028 (In-Person)
Columbus, Ohio – Sep 20, 2024 (In-Person)
San Francisco, CA – Sep 24, 2024 (Virtual)
Brisbane, Australia – Oct 2, 2024 (In-Person)
Ontario, Canada - Oct 10, 2024 (Virtual)
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Oct 15, 2024 (In-Person)
San Francisco, CA – Oct 16, 2024 (Virtual)
Sydney, Australia – Nov 14, 2024 (In-Person)
Ontario, Canada - Nov 14, 2024 (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA – Nov 19, 2024 (Virtual)
San Antonio, TX – Dec 10, 2024 (In-Person)
Ontario, Canada - Dec 12, 2024 (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA – Dec 18, 2024 (Virtual)

TECHNOLOGY:
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Planning to Exit – Critical Whitepaper
Selling your firm, for its maximum value, is the most important negotiation in which a business owner will participate. You are typically negotiating with sophisticated buyers who have done hundreds of acquisitions whereas this is often your first rodeo. And these buyers have a formula for ripping you off – and it works, stealing tens of millions from you. Seeking help, owners discover the big M&A firms, especially those specializing in your industry, are more beholden to the buyers than the sellers (they will tell you otherwise). Email me to get a whitepaper on how to maximize your valuation and avoid the psychological games buyers play verne@scalingup.com.

COACHING: Unlock Explosive Growth with a Scaling Up Coach
Is your business hitting a growth ceiling? Break through with a Scaling Up Certified Coach™. Our elite coaches master the Scaling Up methodology to reignite growth, align your team, and chart a clear scalability path. From day one, we provide a custom-tailored approach - conducting a comprehensive diagnostic, hand-picking your perfect coach match, and providing dedicated support. Whether a $5M or $250M firm, invest in coaching to propel your business to extraordinary new heights.
Schedule a complimentary follow-up or check out our FAQs. Additional questions can be sent to coaching@scalingup.com.

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