Bob NortonShould You Grow or Replace People as the Company Grows?A dilemma and key question that needs to be answered a year before the decision is needed for each individual. Growth companies need to…Jan 27Jan 27
Bob NortonIf You Want 100% Control and 100% Ownership, You Cannot Build a Substantial CompanyA-players know they are A-players and need exceptional pay, challenges, and upside. These are top 2%, c-level leaders that can be founders…Jan 22Jan 22
Bob NortonEveryone Gets a Trophy Mentality is the Worst Idea in HistoryThis is a massive overcorrection for building self-esteem in children. It is also an over nurturing and feminine style that does not build…Jan 19Jan 19
Bob NortonWhen Scaling a CEO’s Job is Building the Team and Providing the VisionYou can build a tiny house alone but not a skyscraper. A CEO’s job is 50% or more building the team and its capabilities.Jan 12Jan 12
Bob NortonHow Big can Your Company Get at Each Growth Rate Starting at $2MNotice how growth over 50% results in 5X to 256X value creation in years 5 to 8. This is what attracts both outside investors and the best…Dec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023
Bob NortonWithout an Employee Development Program (L & D) A Vacuum of Leadership is CreatedWhen growing at over 25% annually a vacuum of leadership is crated without a Leadership Development (L & D) program.Dec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023
Bob NortonGrowth Companies are Always RecruitingGrowth companies are always on the lookout for new talent and must also work to grow their employees professionally. And research shows…Dec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023
Bob NortonHiring is More Art than Science!Most people look for the wrong things hiring. Like industry experience which is not that important for managers.Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
Bob NortonExecutive Team Needed with Commitment and ExperienceAny company that wants to scale. Or even grow at over 25% needs three senior people, committed for the long-term (generally through equity…Nov 29, 2023Nov 29, 2023
Bob NortonWhat Are The Benefits of Bootstrapping or Self-funding A Startup Instead of Accepting Outside…Typically, you cannot get outside funding until you have developed some team, plans and an MVP product (minimum viable product or…Nov 18, 2023Nov 18, 2023
