Allied Executives Blog

I've always been fascinated by frameworks (kind of like how I created this framework out of what I learned from Callan’s session. I digress).

Not because I love structure for its own sake, but because the best frameworks reveal the difference between tactics and strategy. They show you why some ...

We engaged Callan Faulkner, a local expert in AI, to spend a few hours with our Members walking us through how AI is being applied in business today. There was so much good content that we wanted to capture it—not just for those who were there, but also for those who weren’t. I highly recommend ...

Positive Thoughts Equal Positive Results

This is another lesson that used to hang thoughtfully on the walls of our consulting practice.  I love it and repeat it often – to myself and others. 

Positive thinking is not wishful optimism. Positive thinking works because it changes what you do. 

When you ...

People Who Follow the Rules Mostly Get F#cked 

When I first heard this lesson from someone, I laughed out loud.  But then I thought about it.  Is it true? 

Rules are made for stability, not fairness. They’re there to create order, not opportunity. And the people who write the rules? They’re rarely the ...

It’s Not Your Job to Motivate People

I work directly with many founders, owners, CEO’s, Presidents, and their leadership teams.  It is an absolute privilege.  Nothing frustrates them more than people who lack drive and motivation.

Trying to motivate someone is like pushing a car with a dead engine ...