Even “serious” brands need an edge.
Clear ownership cuts politics out of the room.
“It’s political” is just another way to avoid discomfort.
Spot the liabilities draining your advantage before they sink you.
Execution without direction leaves nothing to stand on.
Control is costing you speed.
What you’re holding onto may be holding you back.
Founders call it motivation when really it’s poison.
Systems that hide bloat won’t survive the stress test.
Comfort looks like safety. In reality, it’s a slow collapse.
The brands people remember always carry friction.