Your people started motivated. Here’s what changed.
Published on: 24/04/2026
Most people don’t walk into a new job looking to check out.
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Most people don’t walk into a new job looking to check out.
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The accumulation of shocks has taken a toll. Following military action against Iran in March, rising energy costs spread through supply chains while tariff volatility continued to reshape planning assumptions.

Some owners focus on growing their profits, while others are obsessed with sales goals.

I believe that one of the most important roles of the small business executive is “Scorekeeper”.

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