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The Hidden Tax of Low Trust
Low trust doesn’t just damage relationships. It creates friction, slows execution, and pulls senior leaders into decisions and problems their teams could often handle themselves. Here’s what the hidden tax of low trust looks like in a growing company — and what to watch for in yours.

Russ Powell
Aug 265 min read


Adaptation or Whiplash? What Startup Leaders Can Learn From Detroit's EV Retreat
Detroit was retreating to trucks at the very moment the market started asking for electric ones. It's easy to call that a bad technology bet. It's more useful to read it as a case study in how leaders decide when the future is uncertain—and what that means for anyone scaling a company.

Russ Powell
Jul 156 min read


Recognizing the Signals of Conflict (Part 1 of 3)
Conflict isn’t failure. It’s what happens when smart, driven people work closely under pressure. The real test of leadership is noticing it early—and shifting into a productive mindset before it spirals.

Russ Powell
Sep 19, 20258 min read
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