Field Notes is a collection of real-world insights, candid reflections, and powerful takeaways from the journey of building a great business.
Whether drawn from coaching sessions, leadership breakthroughs, or personal lessons learned the hard way, these notes are meant to equip and inspire fellow climbers: entrepreneurs and leaders pursuing their own Higher Peak.
Think of this as your guidebook in progress: practical, honest, and always focused on the climb.
When 160 guests showed up a full day early to a sold-out restaurant, the team didn't turn them away. They started with yes. A story about hospitality, generosity, and what an operating system actually does when the unscripted moment arrives.
Read MoreFun is a retention and performance driver, not a perk. How to remove the friction draining your team, and the Letting Go tool that helps founders offload the work stealing their joy.
Read MoreOperating systems rarely fail on the framework. They fail on buy-in, consistency, and the absence of a guide. The five failure modes, and how to avoid each one.
Read MoreThe rhythms, structures, and habits that decide how your team executes. Every company already has one. The only question is whether it was built by design or by default.
Read MoreCattle run from the storm and stay in it longer. Buffalo run straight through and clear it faster. Why the best leaders address hard problems head-on.
Read MoreThe most valuable lessons don't come from the map. They come from the trail. A short note on why these reflections from the climb are worth writing down.
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