Another day, another great read.

I just finished To Pixar and Beyond by Lawrence Levy and it quietly became one of the best leadership books I’ve read this year.

It’s not theory-heavy
It’s authentic
It’s what leadership actually looks like when the stakes are sky-high and the future is uncertain

Being a founder is like being a goalkeeper.
You only get noticed when something goes wrong.
Learn to enjoy the quiet days.

You don’t need a bigger team.
You need a better system.
One that doesn’t depend on heroes to function.

If you can’t explain your business model in 2 lines,
you probably don’t understand it well enough.
Clarity = power.

Want to grow faster?
Start doing fewer things.
Focus scales better than chaos.

Why the Liverpool City Region Might Actually Be Getting It Right And Why That Matters for Business

If you run a business here, you’ll have noticed it:
The tone has shifted.
More direction. More confidence. Less spin.

Lean isn’t a spreadsheet.
It’s a mindset.
It starts with: “Why are we doing this at all?”

Why Greggs Wins in a Recession

When the economy tightens, most businesses panic but Greggs sees an opportunity.

While others freeze recruitment and cut costs, Greggs opens new stores, refits old ones, and launches new menus.

They don’t just survive a downturn. They treat it like an opportunity

Senior leadership isn’t about ego.
It’s about removing friction.
In processes, in people, in yourself.

Your first hire defines your culture.
Your tenth hire reflects it.
Your hundredth hire either scales it or breaks it.
Choose early. Choose well.

If you’re not measuring it, you’re guessing.
If you’re measuring too much, you’re drowning.
Lean leadership means knowing the difference.

Just wrapped up "Why Nations Fail" by Acemoglu and Robinson. It delves into how systems operate, why they crumble, and who bears the brunt. Nations thrive with open, fair, and inclusive institutions, not when power is hoarded. #WhyNationsFail #InclusiveGrowth