Why Leader Time Is the First System That Must Be Built

Why Leader Time Is the First System That Must Be Built

Don Vanpool
Published on: 29/01/2026

Leader time is not a personal productivity issue—it’s a system. How leaders allocate their time determines whether organizations operate reactively or improve intentionally. Before any other system can work, leader time must be structured to support prevention, clarity, and capability building.

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The Hidden Cost of Running an Organization From Your Head

The Hidden Cost of Running an Organization From Your Head

Don Vanpool
Published on: 22/01/2026

When critical work lives in a few people’s heads, organizations become fragile. Real operational control—whether for owners or executives—comes from making work transferable, not perfect. This is the foundation for scale, delegation, and long-term value.

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Cascading KPIs to the Floor: How Strategy Actually Shows Up on the Shop Floor

Cascading KPIs to the Floor: How Strategy Actually Shows Up on the Shop Floor

Don Vanpool
Published on: 16/12/2025

A strategic plan only works if it reaches the people doing the work. Cascading KPIs connect high-level goals to frontline execution—so everyone knows what winning looks like and how they contribute.

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Quarterly Rocks That Actually Stick: The Secret to 90-Day Execution

Quarterly Rocks That Actually Stick: The Secret to 90-Day Execution

Don Vanpool
Published on: 11/12/2025

Most companies set goals for the year and then get buried in the grind by February. Quarterly Rocks create a 90-day focus window that your team can actually execute—if you choose them well and manage them with discipline.

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