After 20 years of building and exiting companies and completing over $700 million in transactions, I've discovered the playbook that lets independents compete and win against larger competitors.
Navigating an organizational snafu isn't just about showing you're up to the task — it's about empowering teams with the tools to achieve the best outcomes possible.
You don't lose momentum because people don't care. You lose it because decisions take too long to land, too long to stick and too long to turn into action.
When forces outside your control start moving fast, the real advantage comes from how you adapt, communicate and refocus before uncertainty turns into instability.