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Executive Playbooks that Work

The Frameworks That Actually Work

(When Applied to Your Reality)

We don't reinvent leadership theory—we take the proven frameworks from the world's top experts and make them work for your specific context.

Here's what we do differently: While most coaches give you cookie-cutter programs, we combine battle-tested methodologies from 6 leadership giants and customize them for your unique challenges, industry, and growth stage.

Our approach is simple: Take the Tactical Transparency of Matt Mochary, the Entrepreneurial Rhythm of Gino Wickman, the Communication Cadence of Verne Harnish, the Transition Mastery of Michael Watkins, the Evidence-Based Leadership of Kouzes & Posner, and the Systematic Excellence of Jim Collins—then apply them through our context-first, mission-driven methodology.

What you get: Not generic advice, but specific frameworks tailored to whether you're scaling your first team, navigating a leadership transition, or building systems for sustained growth. We combine the structure ambitious leaders need with the customization that actually drives results.

Because here's the truth: These frameworks work when they're applied correctly to your situation. They fail when they're treated as one-size-fits-all solutions.

Ready to see how proven leadership science applies to your next 90 days? Let's get tactical.

1. The Tactical Transparency Lesson - Matt Mochary

Core Insight: "Scale through systematic preparation and radical transparency"

• Pre-written issues/solutions eliminate meeting waste and accelerate decisions

• Personal wellbeing directly impacts professional performance (Magic Questions)

• Real-time feedback creates faster learning loops than annual reviews

2. The Entrepreneurial Rhythm Lesson - Gino Wickman

Core Insight: "Consistent operating rhythm trumps sporadic excellence"

• Weekly Level 10 meetings with identical structure create predictable progress

• Clear role accountability (not hierarchy) prevents confusion and conflict

• 90-day "Rocks" maintain focus better than annual strategic plans

3. The Communication Cadence Lesson - Verne Harnish

Core Insight: "Those who pulse faster, grow faster"

• Daily 15-minute huddles prevent small issues from becoming big problems

• Four meeting types (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) create scalable communication

• One-page strategic plans force clarity that complex documents obscure

4. The Transition Mastery Lesson - Michael Watkins

Core Insight: "Your first 90 days determine your next 900 days"

• Early wins must align with long-term strategy, not just quick victories

• Stakeholder mapping prevents political blind spots from derailing leadership

• Learning agendas are more important than action agendas in new roles

5. The Evidence-Based Leadership Lesson - Kouzes & Posner

Core Insight: "Leadership behaviors are measurable and learnable"

• Modeling behavior creates more influence than inspiring speeches

• Shared vision must be genuinely shared, not just communicated downward

• Small wins and recognition generate more momentum than grand gestures

6. The Systematic Excellence Lesson - Jim Collins

Core Insight: "Disciplined people + disciplined thought + disciplined action = sustained greatness"

• Level 5 leaders combine personal humility with professional will

• "First Who, Then What" - getting the right people precedes strategic decisions

• The Hedgehog Concept (passion + skills + economics) creates unstoppable focus

How These Lessons Complement Each Other:

For New Executives (0-2 years):

• Start with Watkins' Transition Mastery for your first 90 days

• Implement Mochary's Tactical Transparency for team meetings

• Use Kouzes & Posner's Evidence-Based Leadership for daily behaviors

For Scaling Leaders (2-5 years):

• Apply Wickman's Entrepreneurial Rhythm for operational consistency

• Adopt Harnish's Communication Cadence for growing teams

• Follow Collins' Systematic Excellence for long-term competitive advantage