Matthew E. PorterFamily Strategic Planning: Developing Our Mission and Core Values(This blog post will likely be part of a series about our family — how we do strategic planning, the foundation, and its impact.)Aug 27Aug 27
Matthew E. PorterNet Sum Zero vs. Non-Net Sum Zero: Two Fundamental Belief SystemsIn the grand tapestry of life, our beliefs shape our reality. These beliefs profoundly influence how we view success, relationships, and…Aug 19Aug 19
Matthew E. PorterThe Pitfalls of Startup Competitions: Grants vs. EquityStartup competitions have become a vital component of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing nascent businesses with essential funding…Aug 5Aug 5
Matthew E. PorterThe Future of MS: What Does A Cure Mean & Unintended ConsequencesThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society has been undergoing a leadership change with the retirement of our previous CEO and the appointment…Jul 25Jul 25
Matthew E. PorterThe Gift of Reflection: What Happens If You Write Down What Someone Means to You?On May 20th, 2024, I handed my youngest child three small notebooks on his 18th birthday, continuing a tradition I started with my spouse…Jun 5Jun 5
Matthew E. PorterYou Aren’t Micro Managing. You Are Probably F*cking Bullying.Confession time — This will be the hardest blog post I have written and published. I hope that makes it worthwhile. More important, it…Feb 19Feb 19
Matthew E. PorterThe Waiting Game: A Closer Look at In-Office TimesRecent studies reveal a troubling trend: patients often wait well beyond their scheduled appointment times, with average delays stretching…Feb 5Feb 5
Matthew E. PorterThe Devil’s Vortex: How To Kill Scaling & Your SoulEntrepreneurs and leaders often find themselves ensnared in the “Devil’s Vortex,” a treacherous zone where leadership becomes an…Jan 15Jan 15
Matthew E. PorterLife and Poker: A Parallel in Risk and StrategyIn conversations with my team and my children, I often draw parallels between the strategies of life and poker. This analogy particularly…Dec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023
Matthew E. PorterMore Than Just the Right Person in the Right Seat (aka Why You Are Only Getting a 40% On This Test)In the realm of corporate recruitment, the axiom of securing the “right person for the right seat on the bus” has gained considerable…Nov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2023