Long Island Rail Road

As a Manager in the Service Planning Department at Long Island Rail Road, I focused on project implementation and operational efficiency within a remote work environment. My responsibilities encompassed managing equipment schedules and spearheading key projects that significantly improved resource utilization.

➡️ Pioneered the remote implementation of the LIRR Centralized Train Scheduling System (Equipment Section), anticipated to enhance operational efficiency by 15+%

➡️ Executed an extensive remote review of equipment reserves, optimizing resources and realizing annual savings of over $500K.

➡️ Orchestrated equipment contingency plans during crises such as Hurricane Sandy and COVID-19, maintaining service reliability at 95% while working remotely.

➡️ Supervised critical equipment operations remotely, contributing to LIRR's most significant service expansion in over a century, accommodating a projected passenger increase of 41%.

➡️ Initiated virtual cross-functional meetings and knowledge exchanges, accelerating project completion by 20% and enhancing response to critical issues through improved inter-departmental communication.

Manager – Equipment Schedules & Strategies / Lead Projects Implementation – Service Planning 

As an experienced Long Island Rail Road Service Planning Department manager, I effectively led remote teams to manage equipment operations and minimize service disruptions while focusing on project implementation and efficiency.

➡️ Championed remote management of equipment operations, enhancing services for a daily passenger base 301k.

➡️ Orchestrated strategic equipment adjustments during track outages, minimizing service impact and exemplifying effective project implementation.

➡️ Directed a team of Supervisors/Equipment Schedulers remotely, fostering efficiency improvements through continuous improvement initiatives with integrated Lean practices.

➡️ Utilized forecasting techniques to anticipate passenger volume fluctuations and environmental factors, collaborating seamlessly with cross-departmental stakeholders to resolve critical equipment issues.

Manager – Equipment Schedules – Service Planning 

As a Senior Yardmaster/Equipment Coordinator at Long Island Rail Road, I led daily operations and project implementation for a large fleet while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

➡️ Led operations for 864/866 MU and 111/119 C-3 cars, optimizing schedules to ensure maximum efficiency.

➡️ Implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance resource allocation and rail service reliability, utilizing data analysis and forecasting.

➡️ Supervised approximately 35 remote team members across various shifts, fostering leadership in Yardmasters and supporting key personnel.

➡️ Devised alternative solutions during high-impact issues using WMDS software, demonstrating problem-solving skills in a remote setting.

➡️ Achieved $40K monthly cost reductions by streamlining resource allocation and crew scheduling during the Hurricane Sandy crisis.

Senior Yardmaster – Transportation Services

As a Yardmaster, I led daily operations, data management, and inter-agency coordination at Long Island Rail Road, focusing on efficiency and customer support in a remote setting.

➡️ Progressed from Customer Information Clerk to lead daily assembly of passenger cars across 11 yards, improving train readiness for revenue and non-revenue services.

➡️ Directed rail yard operations remotely, ensuring safety protocols while managing a dispersed team of yard workers.

➡️ Implemented efficient data tracking and reporting systems for performance records and safety certifications, resulting in prompt response during emergencies.

➡️ Liaised remotely with external agencies like Amtrak and New Jersey Transit to optimize train movements and enforce safety protocols.

➡️ Collaborated virtually with maintenance staff to address equipment needs, resolving operational issues swiftly.

Skills: Remote Leadership, Operations Management, Inter-agency Coordination, Data Management, Safety Compliance.

Yardmaster – Transportation Services 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

As a Retail Specialist at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., I excelled in leading cross-functional teams and driving sales volumes through efficient project implementation and market analysis.

➡️ Achieved the highest sales volume in the North East market, recognized with the 2006 Retail Excellence Award.

➡️ Led cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and efficiency in retail operations.

➡️ Utilized data research for effective project implementation and trend forecasting.

➡️ Provided coaching to team members to enhance their performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Retail Sales Specialist – North East Market

🚀 A Single Moment Changed My Life Forever…



Losing my father at 47 taught me something powerful:
Systemic inefficiencies aren't barriers—they're invitations to innovate.

Growing up in resource-constrained environments, I saw firsthand how infrastructure gaps limit human potential. Today, I turn those gaps into mobility systems that perform under pressure.

I design calm in the middle of chaos.
Whether it's 80,000 fans moving through a FIFA stadium district or a snowstorm threatening critical rail ops, I help teams build systems that don't blink when the pressure hits.

For nearly 19 years, I've led operations across crisis-tested rail corridors and mega-event environments—managing transit, crowd flow, and contingency strategies that keep people moving when it matters most.

🔭 My current focus:
🏟️ Smarter fan mobility for FIFA 2026
🧠 Data-powered crowd flow strategies
⚡ Transit ops built for real-world disruption
🌎 Cross-border travel intelligence for mega-events

Backed by certifications in PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Agile, I merge precision planning with agile leadership. Whether it's a hurricane response, a multi-country stadium simulation, or a fan-first sponsor strategy, I deliver under fire.

Because when the stakes rise, only one question matters:
Can your system move under pressure?

📌 Let's connect if you're working on:
• FIFA 2026 city logistics
• Crisis simulation & urban risk audits
• Fan-first operations & crowd intelligence
• Smart city transit readiness

📬 DM me anytime
📍 NYC-based | Global impact | Quietly building smarter movement systems

Gregory Charles

Corvus Empowerment Solutions

Provide operational transformation consulting to $1M-$10M companies using The Corvus Methodology™.

  • Execute 90-day kick-start plans that serve as the foundation for long term transformation and measurable results: 20+ hour weekly time liberation, 70% reduction in founder decisions, 14-day business continuity
  • Integrate AI-powered analytics (Claude, OpenAI) and OKR platforms for real-time performance tracking
  • Run weekly operational syncs, own execution, hold teams accountable—operator, not advisor
  • Small number of concurrent clients ensuring boutique focus on sustainable transformation

Fractional COO

The Outlier Project

The Outlier Project  is the leading private membership community for anyone who believes people are a company’s greatest asset.

Member

Premier Martial Arts International

Built and scaled two martial arts schools during COVID

  • Scaled to 100+ members across two locations through relationship-focused operations
  • Amplified student-centered operational model that drove retention during crisis
  • Aligned operational frameworks to environment and staff capabilities

Multi-School Franchise Owner

SunTrust

Led HELOC pricing transformation in highly regulated banking environment.

  • Delivered 74 basis point improvement in return on assets through two back-to-back pricing optimizations within 9 months
  • Secured buy-in across departments during organizational complexity
  • Championed analytics-driven decision frameworks for improved decision making

Senior Vice President

Cox Automotive Inc.

Led enterprise operational transformations serving $1B+ annual revenue across 68 locations, delivering $50-80M in captured value through systematic process optimization.

  • Deal Management Automation: Reduced approval cycles from 2 weeks to 22 minutes (60% improvement) via Salesforce architecture, processing hundreds of millions in annual transactions. CEO cited as "game changer." Presented at Dreamforce on behalf of vendor partner as a client success story.
  • Pricing Transformation: Identified $300M+ in optimization opportunities across 68-location network; delivered $50-80M in realized value through comprehensive market repositioning.  
  • Standardization Initiative: Consolidated 68 custom rate cards to 8 formulaic structures, achieving 83% operational efficiency improvement.  Received innovative leadership award for solution.
  • Change Management: Transformed stakeholder resistance into adoption through 50+ roadshow sessions using listening-first approach. Built relationships with regional VPs to drive all operational improvements for pricing and deal operations.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Led cross-functional transformations spanning IT, Sales, Finance, and Operations - proving that the right systems create freedom, not dependency.

Senior Director

Georgia-Pacific LLC

Managed trade operations for consumer brands portfolio including Angel Soft, Dixie, and Brawny. Built foundational understanding of how operational systems impact both financial performance and team effectiveness.

  • Optimized trade-to-sales ratios across major retail partnerships
  • Developed negotiation tools empowering sales teams

Manager

The Home Depot

Graduate of two year development leadership program, which included leadership positions within corporate office and at store location.

LYCOS

Consumer facing and internal tool development expert, including main search and automated workflow systems.

Senior Software Engineer

Be the CEO of your life 💪 Achieve your professional purpose along with wealth and well-being 💪 Take “The Ascent” to your desired heights and definition of success 💪 Schedule a free, no obligation chat to learn more!

Your business should give you more life, not consume it.

Hi, I'm Scott—I help founder-dependent businesses architect operational freedom, bringing 25+ years across Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial ventures.

Three perspectives shape how I work:

Fortune 500 Executive: Delivered $50-80M in captured value at Cox Automotive through systems reducing approval cycles by 60%. 74 basis point revenue improvement as SunTrust SVP in highly regulated banking environment. Built operational frameworks serving $1B+ annual revenue.

The Hard Lesson: Along the way, I learned what happens when effective systems aren't in place for yourself. Hospital bed. Blood pressure at stroke levels. The irony? I could architect freedom for others but not myself.

Entrepreneurial Operator: Became multi-location franchise owner during COVID—building operations from scratch and scaling two locations to 100+ members during pandemic shutdown, managing P&L and living the 80-hour weeks that trap most founders. Theory met reality. I learned what founders actually need isn't more frameworks—it's systems aligned with how their business and team actually operate.

Today: Fractional COO deploying The Corvus Methodology™. Measurable results within 90 days: 20+ hours weekly reclaimed, 70% fewer decisions requiring you, teams operating without constant oversight.

University of Pennsylvania (Computer Science) | Carnegie Mellon MBA | Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach | Host of The Corvus Effect® Podcast

Your business exists to enhance your life. Everything else is just sophisticated busy work.

Scott Raven

You just finished your biggest race. Now choose your next one wisely.

Reflection gave you data. Projection turns data into VISION. What will you BUILD in 2026?

Your dreams deserve strategic planning, not wishful thinking.

Foundation First: 
ONE dream defined. 
ONE system required. 
90 days to prove the foundation.

Then stack the next one.

I used to plan years at Cox based what I thought everyone else needed from me, not what my capacity could sustain.

Not because I didn't dream. Because I didn't PROJECT realistically.

What's the ONE dream you're building 2026 around?

Your biggest visions need foundations strong enough to hold them.

#MantraMonday #VisionaryPlanning #2026Dreams #DreamBuilder #LegacyCreation

Fractional COO | Former Fortune 500 SVP | UPenn + Carnegie Mellon MBA | Host of The Corvus Effect® Podcast | Your Partner in Operational Freedom

We're closing out our fall season this week with a profound conversation before our Thanksgiving R&R.

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - Jon Mayo

Join us as we sit down with former US Army Captain and Waymaker Movement Founder, Jonathan Mayo, who shares his powerful roadmap for transforming relentless output into lasting impact.

We dive into:
- The Courage to Integrate: How aligning your whole self creates sustained energy.
- Steward vs. Servant: Cultivating leadership that brings calm and clarity.
- Building Your Support Systems so givers can receive, fostering resilience.

Tune in to Jonathan's wisdom now, and then catch up on the best of The Corvus Effect next week! Anchor some dedicated R&R for yourself, too!

Full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/ei8HcdYW

#TheCorvusEffect #AuthenticLeadership #LifeRedefined #IntegratedLife #LeadershipLessons

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Did you DiRP today? 🇺🇸 Building the Operating System for Human Sovereignty

Transformation without anchors drifts back to chaos.

You built 20 hours of freedom. Your team owns key decisions. You're creating instead of managing.

Now it’s time to ANCHOR that freedom — make it permanent.

Foundation First is about ONE system plus clear accountability rhythms.

Measure for 90 days. Watch success compound because you've locked it in.

Then stack the next one.

I used to celebrate progress at Cox, then watch it evaporate when pressure hit.

Not because the systems failed. Because I never ANCHORED them against drift.

What progress needs permanent anchors this month?

Your biggest dreams need foundations that HOLD, not wins that fade.

#MantraMonday #StrategicFocus #AnchoredSystems #DreamBuilder #LegacyCreation

YOUR YEAR IN THREE QUESTIONS

No long strategic reports. No fancy retreats.

Just three simple questions that unlock your business freedom for next year:

The Dream Builder Reflection

1. What worked? (What system/decision/hire actually freed your capacity?)
2. What didn't? (What drained energy without creating value?)
3. What's ready to multiply? (What 2025 win becomes your 2026 foundation?)

Take 30 minutes. Be honest. Write it down.

Don't just think about it. DOCUMENT it.

Because you can't build on wins you don't acknowledge or learn from losses you don't name.

The pattern? Your answers reveal next year's roadmap.

What worked → Do more of that
What didn't → Stop doing that
What multiplies → Build 2026 around that

Drop your biggest 2025 win in the comments.

I'll reply with how to multiply it in 2026.

Remember: It’s not perfect execution you need. It’s learning that compounds into bigger wins.

#TakeActionThursday #YearEndReview #DreamBuilder #StrategicIntelligence

You can’t build bigger dreams without learning from the last chapter.

In January, you started with vision.
By December, you have the data.

What did your year teach you about building what truly matters?

Your next level grows FROM reflection, not DESPITE it.

Foundation First: ONE win documented. ONE lesson captured. 90 days of applied learning.

Then stack the next one.

I used to skip reflection at Cox—too busy chasing the next goal to learn from the last one.

Not because I didn't care. Because I didn't realize reflection IS strategic work.

What did this year teach you about your capacity to create?

Your biggest dreams need the wisdom you just earned.

#MantraMonday #StrategicReflection #YearEndReview #DreamBuilder #LegacyCreation

My daughter called me out while we were sitting on the couch watching YouTube shorts together.

Phone down. Laptop closed. But my mind was solving that "quick question" from earlier.

EMBED doesn't just apply to business processes.

Foundation First in your work creates PRESENCE in your life.

ONE boundary embedded = mental space actually freed
That boundary respected by your team = evenings truly reclaimed
Your systems running without hovering = being HERE when you're here

I used to think presence meant physical proximity. My family taught me better—it means mental availability.

Not because I'm a bad dad. Because I hadn't EMBEDDED the boundaries that protect what matters.

This weekend: Practice the redirect.

When work thoughts creep in during family time, redirect to the person in front of you.

30 days of that practice EMBEDS presence like nothing else.

Your business grows when your systems work. Your life grows when your presence does too.

What’s one boundary you’re rooting stronger this weekend?

#FamilyFriday #DreamBuilder #IntegratedLife #PresenceOverPerfection #WorkLifeIntegration

P.S. Sharing a snippet from our recent trip to Universal where we I got some Daddy-daughter time on the carousel with Zoe.

"Some days getting outta bed is the win." - Christine Campbell Rapin

That simple philosophy is the reward for an anchored business.

While I'm enjoying R&R and building family legacy over Thanksgiving week, The Corvus Effect® podcast is hitting a "Reruns & Rest" schedule.

If you missed it, our latest conversation with the phenomenal Christine Campbell Rapin is essential listening for anchoring your own freedom. We simplify the scaling process, discussing why complexity is a trap and how to spot the 3 Lanes of Traffic to find buyers who say "YES" today.

Stop setting yourself on fire. Anchor your own R&R by tuning into this and other top episodes!

Listen via this link: https://lnkd.in/eYHuNay5

#TheCorvusEffect #FounderFreedom #IntegratedLife #ThanksgivingWeek

Helping Entrepreneurs Scale from $100K to $1M+. No Fluff. Sharp Strategy. Moves that Matter.

YOU'RE ABOUT TO MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES NEXT YEAR.
UNLESS YOU ACTUALLY REFLECT.

You know what kills dreams faster than bad execution?

Repeating the same patterns without learning from them.

January 2025: "This year will be different!"
December 2025: Somehow facing the same bottlenecks, same frustrations, same 70-hour weeks.

I know. I lived it. For three years, stuck in a cycle because I never stopped to reflect and learn.

Here's what I learned the expensive way: Your biggest visions need REFLECTION, not just ambition.

Foundation First: ONE hour this week. Review what worked, what didn't, what you're NOT repeating.

Not another "fresh start" that ignores the data.

Real reflection. Real learning. Real evolution.

What would you create if you stopped repeating last year's patterns?

That's not hypothetical. That's what strategic reflection creates.

What lesson from this year unlocks next year's dream?

Book a call: https://lnkd.in/ey7xvnWV 

#ToughLoveTuesday #StrategicReflection #DreamBuilder #FractionalCOO #LearningCulture

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WIN AT REFLECTION?

Most think: Identify every mistake. Beat yourself up. Promise to do better next time.

I used to think that too. Until I realized reflection without celebration kills momentum instead of building it.

Real winning? Learning from BOTH your wins AND your struggles to build bigger dreams.

Here's what most founders miss: Your failures teach you what to avoid. Your WINS teach you what to multiply.

Foundation First beats self-criticism every time.

Pick ONE success to analyze deeply:
What made it work?
How do you repeat it?
What does it reveal about your capacity?

No more guilt-driven year-end reviews.
Not theory that changes nothing.
Not ignoring victories while dwelling on mistakes.

Freedom to build 2026 BECAUSE you learned from 2025.

Then stack the next insight.

That's how you go from repeating patterns to evolving them.

From vague regrets to strategic intelligence.

From hoping next year is better to KNOWING why it will be.

What's YOUR biggest win from 2025 worth studying?

#WinningWednesday #StrategicReflection #DreamBuilder #CelebrateAndLearn

Honest question.

Two weeks. Fully unplugged. Phone off. Laptop home.

What parts of your business would FALL APART?

Those are your anchors.

Here's your action step this Thursday:

Run the vacation test.

Write down every process or decision that needs your attention during a two-week break.

Don't fix it today. Just NAME what's not actually anchored yet.

Because you can't secure what you won't acknowledge.

The fix? Anchor points.

Weekly check-ins that measure the right things.
Clear decision criteria that guide without you.
Accountability rhythms that catch drift before crisis.

That’s how freedom becomes PERMANENT -- not fragile.

What would break during your absence? Drop it in the comments.

I’ll reply with the best anchor to build first.

Your goal isn’t a business that survives your vacation.

It’s a business that THRIVES because it’s anchored well.

#TakeActionThursday #VacationTest #DreamBuilder #AnchoredFreedom

Most think: "If it worked once, I'm good. On to the next thing."

I thought that too, until I realized: one-time success shows possibility—ANCHORED success builds legacies.

Real winning? Your systems hold steady through pressure, turnover, and growth because they’re anchored.

Here's what most founders miss: You don't need more breakthroughs. You need to ANCHOR the ones you've had.

Foundation First beats constant reinvention every time.

ONE win secured with measurement + accountability. 90 days of tracking. Proof it holds under pressure.

Not another new framework to chase.
Not the next shiny strategy that replaces this one.
Not progress that evaporates when things get hard.

Freedom TO build your next level BECAUSE your current level is anchored solid.

Then stack the next one.

That's how you go from temporary wins to permanent capacity.

From good months to sustainable excellence.
From hoping it sticks to KNOWING it holds.

What's YOUR wildest dream that needs anchored foundations?

#WinningWednesday #SustainableSuccess #DreamBuilder #PermanentTransformation

"Our open team calls are now the keystone to what I was working on all along. And all of this came from the initiative of telling stories." - Lyndsay Dowd

REWIND ALERT 

While I'm enjoying R&R and building legacy with my family over Thanksgiving week, The Corvus Effect® podcast is on a "Reruns & Rest" schedule.

We're bringing back an essential episode that is key to claiming your freedom: Why Soft Skills Are Actually Power Skills with Leadership Strategist Lyndsay Dowd.

If you're ready to stop being your business's best employee and start being its true leader, this is your guide. We dive into:

How to build a team that truly thrives ("team go" vs. "team know").

The power of storytelling to create an anchored, results-driven culture.

Reclaiming your time and freedom by integrating your personal values.

Anchor some dedicated R&R for yourself, too! Catch up on the wisdom and start building a business that doesn't demand your constant presence.

Tune in via this link: https://lnkd.in/etz9-He3

#TheCorvusEffect #LeadershipCulture #TimeSovereignty #RerunsAndRest

Leadership Strategist | Fractional C-Suite Partner| Keynote Speaker | 2X Author | Host of the globally ranked Heartbeat for Hire Podcast and THE LEADERSHIP LOUNGE | Outlier | Wiener Dog Lover 🐾 | Mom of Twins 🩷💙

With Thanksgiving coming up, my son was asking me how hard I'm going to work next week.

My answer: I'm not.

ANCHOR doesn't just secure business systems.

Foundation First in your business creates TRADITIONS in your life.

ONE anchored process = sustainable freed capacity
That capacity protected by rhythms = reliable family presence
Your presence becoming tradition = legacy beyond business metrics

As a result, I'm building traditions my kids will carry forward.

Not because business slowed down. Because I ANCHORED the systems that protect what matters.

This weekend: Start one family tradition you want to ANCHOR.

Weekly game night. Sunday breakfast ritual. Monthly adventure day.

Small. Repeatable. Bedrocked in your calendar.

90 days of consistency builds traditions that last generations.

Your business holds when your systems are anchored. Your legacy grows when your presence is too.

What tradition are you anchoring this holiday season?

#FamilyFriday #DreamBuilder #IntegratedLife #LegacyBuilding #WorkLifeIntegration

P.S. I'm not working next week. My systems are ANCHORED to protect what truly matters: family presence and the traditions we're building. While I'm enjoying R&R and building legacy with my family over Thanksgiving week, The Corvus Effect® podcast will be on a "Reruns & Rest" schedule, bringing back some of our best episodes (especially those on Legacy and Time Sovereignty). Catch up on the wisdom and anchor some dedicated R&R for yourself, too!

Most think: They can do it when I'm watching. Good enough.

I used to settle for that too. Until I realized supervised delegation isn't freedom—it's just distributed micromanagement.

But real freedom isn’t about working alongside your team, but letting go so they truly own it.

Here's what most founders miss: You don't need them to execute your way. You need them to OWN their way.

Foundation First beats supervision every time.

ONE process fully transferred. 30 days of zero intervention. Someone else making it better than you did.

Not another "accountability system" that keeps you involved.
Not theory about "empowerment" while you hover.
Not delegation that still requires your permission.

Freedom TO create what you're meant for while they OWN what they're meant for.

Then stack the next one.

That's how you go from teaching processes to EMBEDDING ownership.

From freed hours to sustained capacity.

From one-off wins to LASTING transformation.

What's YOUR wildest dream that needs embedded systems?

#WinningWednesday #SystemsOwnership #DreamBuilder #LastingChange

YOUR 2026 PLAN IS ALREADY FAILING.
AND YOU HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED YET.

You know what kills January momentum?

December planning that ignores November reality.

"Next year I'm going to scale to $5M AND launch three new services AND finally get work-life balance!"

Without the SYSTEMS to support any of it.

I know that feeling. I lived it. Ambitious martial arts expansion plans that collapsed because I never built the operational foundation first.

Here's what I learned the expensive way: Your biggest dreams need ANCHORED foundations, not optimistic timelines.

Foundation First: ONE 2026 dream + the SYSTEM that makes it possible. 90 days to build the foundation.

Not another goal list that's abandoned by February.

Real foundation. Real capacity. Real freedom.

What would you create if your 2026 plan was BUILT on systems, not hope?

That’s not fantasy. That’s what Foundation First delivers.

What’s the ONE dream you want made real with a system behind it?

Book a call: https://lnkd.in/ey7xvnWV 

#ToughLoveTuesday #FoundationFirst #DreamBuilder #FractionalCOO #2026Planning

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30 Minute Chat - Scott Raven - Corvus Solutions

You know the process. 

You documented it. Trained someone. Handed it off. 

But bit by bit, it’s creeping back onto your plate -- one “quick question” at a time.

This is the drift pattern:
What you delegate drifts back unless you embed the boundary.

Here's your action step this Thursday:

Spot the Drift. 

Which process you handed off is finding its way back to you?

Don't blame your team. They're following the pattern YOU'RE creating.

Every "quick answer" teaches them: bring it back to the boss.

The fix? EMBED the boundary.

"That's your call now. What do YOU think?"
"You own this decision. Trust your process."
"I trained you because you're capable. Prove me right."

30 days of redirecting instead of rescuing.

That's how processes EMBED instead of evaporate.

Drop the process that's drifting back in the comments.

I'll reply with your boundary script to EMBED ownership.

Your goal isn't better delegation. It's EMBEDDED systems that free you to build your dreams.

#TakeActionThursday #TrustYourSystems #DreamBuilder #OwnershipCulture

"That's kind of the scary part because building equity is a long game. It takes time. And when you do it right and you do it consistently and everybody's aligned, it can have tremendous financial returns, but it's fragile." - Lysle C. Wickersham 

📣 NEW EPISODE ALERT 📣

On the latest episode of The Corvus Effect®, I sat down with the incredible Lysle Wickersham of BRANDThink. Lysle, a self-described "creative capitalist," has a powerful insight from his time in M&A: Investors don't just fund spreadsheets. They fund stories they believe in.

We talk about:
- Why "brand" isn't just a logo—it's the third, often missing, leg of the value creation stool.
- The difference between a 10x and a 50x multiplier at the negotiating table.
- How building Brand Capital (a registered trademark of Lysle's firm) from Day 1 is the most cost-effective way to reduce investor risk and lower your cost of capital.

Stop waiting to "have time" for the brand. It is the financial strategy.

Tune in to learn how to infuse the right brain into your business strategy and truly become the visionary you started out to be.

You can listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or via this link: https://lnkd.in/etDnsk6X

#TheCorvusEffect #FounderFreedom #BrandCapital #BusinessStrategy

Brand & business strategists | Positioning startups, early-stage & SMEs for differentiated competitive advantage & raising capital | Building performance, revenue, & equity value | And trying to fix one ugly slice ⛳️

#ShoutoutSunday #Embed

This week we celebrate the power to EMBED—the discipline of building practices so deeply into our lives and organizations that they become automatic, creating foundations that sustain without constant attention. True embedding transforms temporary fixes into permanent solutions, occasional wins into consistent patterns, and fragile dependencies into resilient systems that endure.

🌟 Desiree Petrich

Desiree captures the frustration many leaders feel when she admits, "I feel like I keep recreating my podcast system as things change. I would love to build deeper and more sustainable roots!" This honest reflection reveals the critical difference between constantly adapting surface-level processes and embedding sustainable practices deep enough to withstand change. Desiree's desire for "deeper and more sustainable roots" speaks to the heart of what embedding means—moving beyond reactive recreation to proactive foundation-building. Her insight reminds us that true stability doesn't come from perfecting temporary systems but from embedding principles robust enough to flex with change while maintaining their core integrity.

🎯 Marc Daner

Marc Daner understands that embedding ownership requires courage alongside strategy. He articulates the leadership tension perfectly: "Trusting your team to take full ownership can feel risky, but it's the only way to build something that lasts without you." Marc recognizes that embedded systems aren't just about documented processes—they're about embedding trust, autonomy, and ownership so deeply into organizational culture that leadership becomes distributed rather than concentrated. His perspective challenges founders to move beyond the illusion of control toward the reality of sustainability, understanding that what truly lasts is what we successfully embed in others, not what we perpetually hold ourselves.

⚡ Cicely Simpson

Cicely Simpson demonstrates exceptional understanding of how embedding happens through disciplined repetition rather than occasional effort. She cuts through the allure of quick fixes with clarity: "Quick wins are fun, but they don't last, Scott! Doing something over and over until it becomes normal is what makes work easier and keeps progress going." Cicely grasps that embedding requires patience—practices must be repeated until they become reflexive, systems must run consistently until they become automatic. Her insight that "growth comes from trust and structure, not working harder" reveals the dual foundations of sustainable embedding: trusting people enough to let them own the work, and building structures solid enough to make excellence the default rather than the exception.

#CommunityExcellence #ThoughtLeadership #NetworkValue #ContributorSpotlight

🎤 Keynote Speaker | 🎙️Podcast Host | Leadership Development and Team Engagement Consultant | Working Genius, 5 Behaviors and DISC Facilitator Helping Teams Turn Conflict into Connection | 📖 Bestselling Author

Founder & President || Husband & Father

Billion-Dollar Leadership Strategist for VP–C-Suite | Speaking, Executive Advisor & LeaderOS Accelerator | Building Leadership Systems That Scale Impact Without Scaling Hours | Trusted by 5 U.S. Presidents Admin.

You know what happens to most founder transformations?

January: "This year I'm building systems!"
March: Making real progress, feeling hopeful.
June: Old patterns creeping back in.
December: Right back where you started.

I’ve lived it—the surge of inspiration at conferences, then sinking back into the daily grind two weeks later.

Here's what I learned the expensive way: Your biggest visions need ANCHORS, not just inspiration.

Foundation First: ONE success metric tracked weekly. 90 days. Non-negotiable accountability rhythms.

No more empty promises of “starting fresh next quarter.”

Real anchors. Real measurements. Real, lasting change.

What would you create if your transformation lasted?

That’s not theory; it’s the power of anchored systems.

What’s your dream needing permanence?

Book a call: https://lnkd.in/ey7xvnWV 

#ToughLoveTuesday #AnchoredSuccess #DreamBuilder #FractionalCOO #SustainableGrowth

WHAT'S YOUR WILDEST DREAM FOR 2026?

Most think: More revenue. Bigger team. Faster growth. Same old metrics.

I used to think that too -- until I realized metrics measure ACTIVITY, but dreams focus on IMPACT.

Activity and results? Yes, they're important -- but only if they tie to the IMPACT you want.

Real winning? Building what you're MEANT to create with the capacity you've earned.

Here's what most founders miss: 2026 isn't about doing MORE. It's about creating WHAT MATTERS with the freedom you've built.

Foundation First beats hustle-harder every time.

ONE transformational goal. The system that creates capacity for it. 90 days to prove the foundation holds.

Not another year of operational overwhelm disguised as ambition.
Not theory about "vision" without the capacity to execute it.
Not dreams that sound impressive but drain your life.

Freedom TO build what matters BECAUSE you planned for the capacity it requires.

Then stack the next dream.

That's how you go from busy to impactful.

From revenue goals to legacy building.

From exhausted achievement to energized creation.

What's YOUR wildest 2026 dream?

#WinningWednesday #2026Vision #DreamBuilder #ImpactOverActivity

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