Weekly Posts and Insights

Speed, Momentum, and the 20-Mile March
Culture, Leadership Matthew Harrington Culture, Leadership Matthew Harrington

Speed, Momentum, and the 20-Mile March

Discover why momentum beats speed in leadership and business strategy. Drawing on insights from Chuck Hollingsworth on the Direct Application podcast and Jim Collins’ Great By Choice, this post explores the 20-Mile March, Agile sprints, and high-performance team practices. Learn how to show quick wins, build sustainable momentum, and lead with discipline in a world obsessed with speed.

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Becoming a Yardstick of Excellence: Accountability, Quality, and the Mindset for Excellence
Leadership, Culture Matthew Harrington Leadership, Culture Matthew Harrington

Becoming a Yardstick of Excellence: Accountability, Quality, and the Mindset for Excellence

In this post we explore how accountability drives organizational excellence and culture, inspired by Steve Jobs' iconic quote: “Be a yardstick of quality.” Drawing from the book Crucial Accountability and real-life leadership moments, he outlines how mindset, clarity, and consistent conversations shape high-performing teams. Learn why culture is built in the everyday "moments of truth," as leadership expert Jan Carlzon emphasized, and how to raise the bar without losing your team’s trust. Perfect for executives, team leaders, and HR professionals focused on improving accountability, trust, and performance.

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