The Myth of Flat Organizations: The Hidden Costs of Eliminating Managers

Lately, I’ve been hearing a familiar myth circulating — that companies like Amazon and other industry giants are flattening their organizations, eliminating layers of management, and magically becoming more agile and efficient. Let’s be honest: this is nonsense. And more importantly, it's dangerous nonsense, especially for growing companies navigating complexity,…

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Leading Without Leaking: How to Remain Calm Under Pressure and Keep Your Team Positive

Let’s be honest: running a business or leading a team is a pressure cooker. Clients need answers. Numbers need attention. Decisions come fast. And while you’re responding to all of it, the stress builds. It’s easy—tempting, even—to let that pressure spill into the team. A sharp tone here. A tense…

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