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I write a lot about making decisions. It’s one of the most important roles a business leader has. It’s a skill, too. You don’t have to be naturally gifted at decision-making; with practice, you can get better. In general, having more information—at least, more relevant information—leads to better decisions. The more you know, the smarter your choices. But there’s another aspect to making decisions we don’t always consider. Who’s delivering that information.

The biggest difference I’ve found between winners and losers: Winners want to win more than they fear losing. Their benchmarks are higher than everybody else’s. They don’t let head trash get in their way. I recently rediscovered my will to win—out on the open water.

I spend a lot of time talking about senior leadership in companies. And when someone isn’t a senior leader, I often default to referring to them as “middle managers.” It may seem like middle managers are simply aspiring leaders who can’t quite hack it. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth. So let me clarify, and show some love for the all-important management function in your company.

Is one of your biggest reasons for running a business to make a lot of money? You’ll get no judgment from me if so. I’m a self-proclaimed capitalist, and entrepreneurship is a great way to do well financially. (Not a guaranteed way, mind you. It has a low floor but also a very high ceiling.) But the universe does not care about your bank balance.

Many entrepreneurs I know are what I call sales-driven CEOs. But there’s another group of entrepreneurs who come from a different place entirely. Those are delivery-driven CEOs, and they’re usually the business owners who started as technicians. They tend to have experience delivering the thing they’re selling. There

Tell me if this has happened to you.‍You’re in a meeting with your team, discussing an important question.‍The path forward isn’t obvious, and you, like the rest of your team, aren’t quite sure what to do next.‍So you pose the question. “How should we proceed?”‍You’re greeted by silence.‍All eyes are either looking away…or looking right at you.

Crews & co. has secured a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in the US for the third consecutive year!

Are you watching the Olympics? Of course you’re watching the Olympics. Today, a lesson from the world’s greatest athletes that you can apply in your business.

During this webinar, you’ll hear from advisors who have helped create, sell, and preserve hundreds of millions of dollars for entrepreneurs like you. Even if you think selling is years or decades away, there are steps you should take now to set yourself up for future success.