The Archive

Every issue of Exec Edge, from day one. Sharp thinking for leaders, one idea at a time.

78 issues published

The wrong words are costing you deals

Small changes in sales language can move close rates by 17% and cycle length by 19%. Based on Gong's analysis of 519k B2B calls, discover the wrong words costing you deals.

4 min read

How to run your company in 60 minutes

Most leadership teams rate their weekly meetings 4/10 because they spend too much time reporting and not enough solving problems. This 60-minute structure flips that script.

3 min read

4 lighter ways to manage risk

Most growing companies don't need risk committees beyond the legal basics. We're sharing four alternatives that cover the same ground with less overhead.

4 min read

Your cash may be hiding here

$1.84 trillion in cash is trapped inside businesses worldwide. Mid-sized companies have gotten 20% slower at collecting over the last decade. Learn the simple 3-step formula to calculate your cash conversion cycle and unlock hidden money.

4 min read

Stop being the bottleneck on bold calls

McKinsey tracked 2,393 companies and found those making bold strategic moves were 6x more likely to reach top performance. Learn three decision structures to stop being the bottleneck.

4 min read

Hearing customers?

Your customers give feedback daily through tickets and calls, but it's not reaching decision makers. Here's a simple 3-step system to change that - no new tools needed.

3 min read

Where to cut first (it's not headcount)

When budgets tighten, cutting the wrong things first can cost more than you saved. Learn the framework for smart budget cuts that protect your team and strategy execution.

3 min read

Your Friday self-check (5 questions)

Research shows ethical compromises build gradually, but a weekly pause can stop the drift. Use these 5 Friday questions to maintain leadership standards and make better decisions.

4 min read

Catch this before investors do

Andreessen Horowitz identified the top fundraising red flag: mismatched ARR numbers between pitch decks and models. Use our free template to audit your data room before investors do.

4 min read

Your team is stuck. Here's why.

Why do teams get stuck? It's not weakness—it's a system problem. Learn the escalation frameworks that helped Stripe and Netflix move fast on decisions and scale without gridlock.

4 min read

Operating plan in one page

Stop choosing between operating plan frameworks. V2MOM, EOS, OKRs, and OGSM share enough structure that you can steal the best pieces and combine them on a single page. Here's exactly how.

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What to check before your next debt renewal

Before your next debt renewal, find these 4 critical numbers in your facility agreement: leverage ratios, interest coverage, EBITDA definitions, and cash-netting terms.

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