No Fluff. Just Real Talk About Building Culture That Works.
From leadership hacks to future-of-work trends, we’re here to give founders and CEOs the tools, strategies, and insights to create cultures that scale alongside their businesses.
The Question Your Annual Survey Is Missing
Your competitors aren’t just adopting AI, they’re embedding it into every role. If you’re not measuring AI usage across your team, you’re already behind. Discover how tracking adoption and impact could be your company’s edge… or its downfall.
The Hardest Promotion You'll Ever Give Yourself
Letting go of control isn’t about trust—it’s about redefining success. Scaling your business means accepting “good enough” from others so your company can grow beyond you. Here's how to give yourself the hardest (and most necessary) promotion of all.
The Outdated Status Symbol
Team size used to signal success—now, it's all about leverage. The most innovative companies in 2025 are generating massive value with lean, focused teams. Discover why revenue per employee is the new status symbol that actually matters.
The Brutal Loneliness of Knowing What Your Team Can't (Yet)
Some leadership moments come with silence, solitude, and a weight no one else sees. When you know something critical your team doesn’t—yet—how you carry it matters. Here’s how to lead with integrity through the quiet in-between.
How to Prevent Leadership Burnout During Business Growth
Your business is scaling—but is your leadership team cracking under the pressure? Burnout doesn't mean failure. It means your systems haven’t scaled with your success. Here’s how to protect your leaders before they break.
Culture is Not Fluff: How to Architect a High-Performing Team
In this edition of the Stories with Traction podcast, our CEO Sel Watts breaks down why culture isn’t fluff—it’s strategy. From motivation to retention to valuation, she shares how strong culture fuels real business results.
When Founders Can't Be Everywhere (And Why That's a Good Thing)
As your company grows, your constant involvement becomes the bottleneck. Learn how successful founders transition from decision-makers to decision-architects—and why letting go is the key to scaling sustainably.
The Decision Tax: Why Smart Leaders Are Creating Systems to Think Less
Feeling mentally drained by mid-afternoon? You're likely paying a hidden decision tax. Discover how high-performing leaders reclaim their mental energy by reducing decision fatigue and building smart systems that protect focus and drive better outcomes.
The People Paradox: Why Even Great Leaders Find Management So Damn Hard
Managing people is hard, no matter how experienced you are. In this blog post, discover how top leaders build systems to navigate the complexities of human behavior, ensuring success despite the challenges.
The Remote Micromanagement Trap: How Top Companies Are Maintaining Accountability Without Killing Motivation
Remote work is pushing leaders into the micromanagement trap. But the real problem isn’t visibility—it’s clarity. Learn how defining success, setting clear expectations, and measuring outcomes can boost productivity and reduce turnover without surveillance.
What If the Problem Isn’t Your Team—It’s You? The Convergence Podcast featuring Sel Watts
What if the real blocker to your team's success… is you? In this powerful podcast episode, Sel Watts explores why self-awareness—not systems—is the foundation of great leadership. Tune in for honest insights, real stories, and takeaways that challenge how you lead.
The CEO Blind Spot: Why Not Knowing Your Real Job Is Costing You Millions
When the CEO’s role is unclear, everything wobbles. Ambiguity at the top creates chaos, bottlenecks, and burnout—for you and your team. Discover why defining your role as a founder or executive is the key to driving performance, clarity, and long-term success.
You're Solving the Wrong Problems: Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Ditching Traditional Surveys
The workplace has evolved rapidly—and so have your people's priorities. If you're still guessing what matters most to your team, you're falling behind. Discover how real-time workforce insights can bridge the gap between leadership assumptions and what employees actually need.
Hiring Shouldn't Feel Like a Gamble: Stop Rolling Dice with Your Company's Future
Making the right hire shouldn't come down to luck. Without clear success metrics and a structured process, you're setting yourself up for costly mistakes. Learn how to take the guesswork out of hiring and build a team that drives real results.
GSD (Getting Sh!t Done) Podcast featuring Sel Watts
In this podcast, our CEO discusses the importance of intentional workplace culture and values in employee success. She reflects on her transition from Australia to the US, highlighting the role of values, leadership, and goal clarity in shaping workplace culture and employee success, drawing from her experience transitioning from Australia to the US.
Your Team Can't Win Without Knowing the Rules
Your team can’t win if they don’t know the rules. Vague job descriptions lead to frustration, underperformance, and turnover. Learn how to define success with clear outcomes, not just tasks, so your team can perform at their best.
Your 10x Vision Deserves a 10x Team (But Your Structure Won't Get You There)
Your 10x vision needs more than ambition—it needs the right structure. If your organizational design is built for where you’ve been, not where you're going, you're already falling behind. Learn how to realign your structure for scalable, sustainable growth.
The Culture Tax: What Engagement Problems Really Cost Your Growing Firm
Culture isn’t just about engagement—it has a price tag. Disengagement drains productivity, talent, and even company valuation. Learn what the "culture tax" is really costing your firm and how to turn culture into a competitive advantage.
Realigning Your Culture Without Hitting the Pause Button
Your culture needs realignment, but you can’t afford to hit pause. The good news? You don’t have to. Learn how to make real cultural shifts while keeping your business running and your team engaged.
Everyone's an HR Expert (Until they're not)
Everyone thinks they’re an HR expert—until their people strategy fails. Generic advice won’t solve your biggest talent challenges. Learn why specialized expertise matters and how to build a people strategy that drives real results.