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AI Won’t Fix a Messy Operating System
AI is entering its less sparkly era. And honestly? That might be the best thing that could happen to it. For the last couple of years, AI has been treated like the business equivalent of a new puppy. Everyone is excited. Everyone wants to show you what it can do. Someone is definitely saying, “Look, it wrote a poem about our quarterly goals.” Cute? Sure. Transformational? Not yet. Because the next phase of AI will not reward the companies with the most experiments. It will re

Wendi Pannell
Apr 284 min read


Who Got You Here Won't Get You There
We've all heard the saying: "What got you here won't get you there." But what if the real challenge isn't about changing what you do—it's about recognizing that who got you here won't get you there either? As a founder, you've built something remarkable. You've surrounded yourself with people who believed in the vision, hustled through the early days, and helped you get from zero to one. But here's the hard truth: the team that got you to $1M isn't always the team that will g

Wendi Pannell
Feb 122 min read


When Execution Isn’t the Problem—Clarity Is
Every December, I get the same call. A leader, stressed, saying some version of: "We set all these goals in January and somehow it's December and none of them are done. I don't know what happened." I do. What happened is February. And March. And seventeen other priorities that felt urgent. And five org changes. And that one "quick win" that turned into a whole thing. But when I ask, "What were your top three goals for the year?"—crickets. Then they pulled up their January kic

Wendi Pannell
Dec 22, 20254 min read


It’s not just the goals you set, but HOW you attain them.
I talk a lot about having clear goals for the organization. The importance lies not only in setting goals but also in HOW you attain...

Wendi Pannell
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Innovation on Overdrive: Navigating Team Alignment in the Face of Constraints
Unlock growth with team alignment! From RACI Matrix to simple surveys, discover lightweight tools for smaller companies.

Wendi Pannell
Dec 13, 20232 min read


The Power of Clarity in Vision for Tech CEOs
Are you thinking about the thrill of explosive growth, but it’s paired with the frustration of a fragmented strategic focus and the...

Wendi Pannell
Dec 11, 20231 min read


CEO Checklist #3: Do you talk about your Ruthless Priorities EVERY DAY?
YEASSSSSSSS ! Every. Damn. Day. Let's recap what we've covered this week - ✔️ Everyone knows your clear vision ✔️ You have unmistakable...

Wendi Pannell
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Scaling Up with Soul: Growing Your Company Without Losing Your Culture 🚀💫
Small-sized companies often face the challenge of scaling their operations to meet growing demand or expand into new markets. While...

Wendi Pannell
Sep 5, 20232 min read


Start with a blank sheet of paper
Startin with a blank sheet of paper is not easy, but mama never said it would be.

Wendi Pannell
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Gaining the slight edge on execution
#TransformationTuesday Your company has: Mission - ☑️ Objectives ☑️ The right people on board ☑️ Now, how do we move the mission forward...

Wendi Pannell
Jul 25, 20232 min read


The people that got you here, will not get you there
#MondayMotivation The people that got you here will not get you there. In a growing company, oftentimes, there are the OGs, the...

Wendi Pannell
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Be a meeting hero
Bad meetings are not JUST a waste of time. They are a; ☠️ Productivity killer 🫥 Morale drainer 👺 Trust assassin Good leaders don’t let...

Wendi Pannell
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Celebrating the wins
‘Were going to Disney World’ moment. Animal Kingdom for the win.

Wendi Pannell
Jul 13, 20231 min read


The Glamorous Entrepreneur
This is one of those ‘I want to write this but I don’t want to show you behind the curtain’ articles. A season that occasionally reminds me of a failed baking attempt, or a hashtag#PinterestFail. I am pretty uncomfortable sharing this view into my new world, but we all know I’m an over-sharer. Because why let others see only the good, when it’s the bad that makes us who we are! The truth is becoming an entrepreneur, a business owner, and going out on my own, sounds amazing. I

Wendi Pannell
Dec 6, 20224 min read
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