The Profit Leak Blog

Most leaders think their teams are adaptable. The data tells a different story. When we measure Adaptability across hundreds of companies, the average score is 5.8 out of 10. That's not just a "room for improvement" number. It's a profit leak.

Here's what nobody's talking about in their New Year content blitz: Your team doesn't need another motivational keynote, trust fall exercise or happy hour. They need to train the muscles that actually make you money.

In the theater, we accept transformation at face value. In the workplace, we can't afford to.

This week, we're asking ourselves: How do we take these principles off the stage (and the page) and into practice?

This November, don't give your team another hour. Give them what they actually need to perform at their best.

This is the clarity crisis—and it's costing you more than you think.

A breakdown on courage culture in your organization

Leadership Can Come from Anywhere We tend to think leadership is the coach’s job. Or the captains. Or the managers. But in reality, leadership is not a title — it’s a behavior.

In American football, offense and defense play very different roles. But no one questions they’re on the same team. They wear the same...

Imagine every person on your team was wearing an Apple Watch — not to track their steps or heart rate, but to measure things that...

No hierarchy, no red tape, just a relentless focus on achieving what most people thought was impossible.

Too often, HR is viewed as a necessary but expensive department that focuses on compliance, payroll, benefits, and evaluations—a “cost...

When hiring an executive, it’s crucial to remember that 90 days is plenty of time to know whether they’ll thrive or struggle in your...

Here are some key insights from SKOR CEO, Eddie Geller, after attending CultureCon… I was at CultureCon last week and at one of the...

When it comes to organizational culture, misconceptions are everywhere. It's not just about fun holiday parties and foosball games in the break room. Real culture runs deeper. It’s the unseen force that drives behavior, engagement, and performance. So, who sets this culture? And how can it be cultivated effectively? Common Misconceptions About Organizational Culture Myth: Culture is Defined by Perks and Social Events Many believe that a company’s culture is all about the per

As a CEO, the success or failure of your team ultimately falls on your shoulders. This sentiment, eloquently expressed by Virgil Miller,...

After being recommended it a few weeks ago (Thank you Eduardo), I've been reading Bill Campbell's Trillion Dollar Coach , and boy is it...

In the heart of every football game lies the huddle—a moment of strategy, unity, and focus. It's not just a pause in the action; it's a...

This past weekend I listened to the latest podcast by Adam Grant where he spoke with Bob Sutton on his new book, The Friction Project....

The buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inescapable, and its potential to revolutionize our world is undeniable. Like many, you...