BISTEC Global Services

A founder, part of the dynamic and fast moving team at BISTEC Global, we help businesses grow through an operational excellence blueprint, proven cost effective and effective model.

I lead the team and consult to our customers on strategy, technology and growing their business through our Global Service model.

Our team has grown to over 150 hearts now and we are keen to help you grow. 
Please contact me for a free consult to assist you with your requirement. 
marlon"at"marlondecruz.com or book some time to chat https://calendly.com/marlondecruz

Director | Co-Founder

Biz Enable

I am an experienced business and technology consultant. I will enhance your business and deliver guaranteed results through an age old recipe and proven principles.

Please contact me for a free consult to assist you with your requirement.
marlon"at"marlondecruz.com

Director | Founder

Make A Day Brighter

Making the world a brighter place one day at a time ☀️
We have 7.5 billion people on planet earth and 7.5 billion new days every day.
In one year we have 2.7 trillion new days!!
We encourage you to do simple things to brighten up a moment or a day for someone else.

We are driven by a single goal to reach as many people as possible to #makeadaybrighter and do our part in making the world a better place for all.
Please help us by sharing and moving this gesture forward.
Love to all of you beautiful souls out there ❤️..

Founder

MOQdigital

Being responsible for MOQdigital Integration Services at the Centre of Excellence , Managing and fostering teams to service various practices within the organisation.

Manager Integration Services

TETRAN

Co-founder | CTO | Board member of TETRAN PTY LTD and responsible for all technical delivery, lead technology architect and senior technical escalations for TETRAN managed services. In mid 2016 TETRAN PTY LTD was successfully acquired by MOQdigital.

Co-Founder | Director

Qube Ports & Bulk

Network / Platforms Architecture and Design, Program Management, IT Management and Technical Escalation

Technology Consultant

Various

Worked in Various IT companies as an Technology Support and Implementation Consultant
Packard Bell NEC
NSW Department of Health
EDS 
InfoTech Associates 
Hitech Support

IT Consultant

Aitken Spence Travels Ltd.

Handling tour booking and handling end to end reservations of foreign operators from Switzerland..

Travel Executive

Aiken Spence Printing

Junior Executive

FOUNDER & CHO 🚀 Global Business Growth Mentor 🌎 Giving VALUE with Professional Tech Support to help drive CLIENT SUCCESS 🚀 TECHNOLOGY LEADER 🚀 BUSINESS CONNECTOR 🚀 CHANGING LIVES one HEART at a time ❤️

I had less than $500 to my name when I emigrated from Sri Lanka to Australia over 25 years ago. Through sheer determination, perseverance and tenacity I worked my way through various organisations and roles to achieve my goal of creating my own business venture.

In 2006 I co-founded a company in Australia and over 10 years took it from zero to a multimillion-dollar and multinational organisation with over 100 employees which was then sold to a public listed company for an 8-figure number. 

Since, I have Co-Founded of BISTEC Global Services, Founded Biz Enable and Make a Day Brighter.

I now dedicate my time and energy leading the new companies and mentoring other businesses to achieve results such as removing pain points, creating awesome culture, maximising profit margins, creating and maintaining a wow customer experience.

As a natural problem solver, I am perfectly placed to enhance your business and deliver guaranteed results through proven principles and the blueprint used to successfully grow and sell my business. 

My Daily Mantras:
- Live every moment like it is your last 
- Minimum of 30mins learning of new things 
- Record or document my ideas and thoughts 
- Reflect or Meditate


My Motto: "Vero Possums" Latin word for "Yes we can" to me this means that everything is possible if you put your mind to it.

My loving family: My beautiful wife and 4 kids keep me inspired and motivated to do everything I do and do it best.

I love meeting new people here and learning about your story, your business and your Interests. I would love to help you resolve any problems or challenges with your resourcing, technology or your business. Please connect with me to request a free consultancy session or book a time here.
https://calendly.com/marlondecruz

Marlon De Cruz

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

"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 🩷💙

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

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!

"DAD, ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR BIG TRIP NEXT YEAR?"

My son asked this while decorating our Christmas tree.

Already planning. Already dreaming. Already projecting forward.

Kids plan differently than founders. They include EVERYONE in the vision.

PROJECT doesn't just design business strategy.

Foundation First in your business creates SHARED dreams in your life.

ONE business vision projected = clarity on capacity required
That capacity planned for = sustainable presence protected
Your family included in planning = dreams that integrate, not compete

I used to plan years in isolation, then wonder why my family felt like an afterthought.

Not because I didn't love them. Because I PROJECTED business without integrating life.

This weekend: Ask your family what THEY want to create in 2026.

Not what they want you to provide... but what you can build together.

Their answers reveal whether your business dreams fuel family dreams or compete with them.

2026 planning session = Sunday morning with the people who matter most.

Your business succeeds when your systems hold. Your legacy grows when your family dreams WITH you.

What's your FAMILY'S wildest dream for 2026?

#FamilyFriday #DreamBuilder #IntegratedLife #SharedVision #WorkLifeIntegration

YOU'RE SET TO REPEAT THE SAME BUSINESS MISTAKES NEXT YEAR —
UNLESS YOU TAKE REAL TIME TO 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’ve been there. Three years stuck running the same exhausting playbook that never changed because I didn’t pause to learn from the chaos.

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

#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 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

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 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 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

#ShoutoutSunday hashtag#Anchor

This week we celebrate the power to ANCHOR—the essential practice of securing your progress so hard-won gains don't drift away. True anchoring isn't about rigidity or resistance to change; it's about creating the stability that makes sustainable growth possible. When we anchor what matters most, we build foundations strong enough to weather storms while remaining flexible enough to adapt and evolve.

🎯 Joel Brody

Joel Brody demonstrates profound understanding of what anchoring truly requires. His recognition that "Embedding practices requires patience and trust" reveals sophisticated wisdom about the dual foundations of sustainable change—leaders must trust their systems enough to let them take root, and have patience to allow deep anchoring rather than rushing to surface-level fixes. Joel articulates the core discipline that makes anchoring possible: "Anchoring progress requires consistent discipline." He understands that anchoring isn't a one-time event but an ongoing commitment to consistency. Joel's insight that "Anchored success requires consistent discipline and reflection" completes the picture—true anchoring demands both the discipline to maintain our foundations and the reflection to ensure we're securing what actually matters.

⚡ Matt McDavid 🌻

Matt McDavid brings clinical precision to understanding what creates lasting transformation. His powerful observation that "Sustainable change comes from consistent anchors, not bursts of motivation" exposes the illusion many leaders chase—seeking inspiration when what they need is infrastructure. Matt recognizes that "Building small, measurable systems creates progress that lasts beyond the initial excitement," revealing deep appreciation for how anchoring works through incremental, concrete practices rather than dramatic gestures. His diagnostic insight cuts to the heart of operational sustainability: "Naming what would break when you step away shines a light on where systems and accountability need to be strengthened, so the business can truly run without you." 

💡 Szilvia Galambosi

Szilvia Galambosi delivers awesome wisdom about the relationship between anchoring and freedom. Her succinct insight captures a truth many founders miss: "Wins without rhythm fade. It's the anchor that makes freedom sustainable." This powerful reframe transforms how we think about anchoring—not as constraint but as the very foundation of sustainable liberation. Szilvia understands the paradox that only what is properly anchored can truly be free to grow and adapt. Her recognition that rhythm serves as an anchor reveals sophisticated thinking about how consistency creates the stability that makes innovation possible. The connection between anchoring and freedom isn't coincidental—it's causal. Without anchors, we drift. With them, we're free to sail toward any horizon.

#CommunityExcellence #ThoughtLeadership #NetworkValue #ContributorSpotlight

Ethical Recruitment Leader | Mid to executive-level placement | Helping Qualified Candidates Grow Their Careers by Matching Them with Thriving Companies

I turn your self-doubt into self-trust

Thinking about thriving Abroad? Start with me. | Expat Relocation Coach | Strategic Thinking Partner for International Leaders | President of BNI Ubuntu International

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

"It starts with that P word: Pride. We're proud of what we've built. We're proud of that fact, and frankly, there's probably a mathematical formula, but it's 10x worse if your last name or first name is in the building. It escalates. I've seen that happen. But it really goes back to having real conversations and rolling up the sleeves." - Jeff Parnell

📣 TL;DL EPISODE ALERT 📣

For many founders, the path to a successful exit or a sustainable, freedom-granting business seems impossible. It’s hard to prioritize the big picture when you’re constantly fighting fires.

That’s why this week on Too Long; Didn't Listen (TL;DL), we’re unpacking a life-altering perspective with Jeff Parnell, a fractional CEO who literally received a second chance at life via a heart transplant.

Jeff's 30 years of operational excellence, taking companies to $100M+ in revenue and guiding successful exits, taught him the urgency of being proactive. But his 2018 transplant crystallized his mission: Helping founders transition on their terms before it’s too late.

This isn't just B2B advice; it's a heartfelt call to action. We discuss:
- The true cost of delaying your exit strategy (and the multi-million dollar mistake one owner made).
- Why "beautiful notebooks" full of strategy fail (and how to demand execution).
- The raw truth about being a leader, and why your vulnerability is your greatest asset.

You’re not just building a business; you’re building your life.  
Let Jeff’s story inspire you to stop being your company's best employee and become the architect of your own freedom.

Listen now and discover The Corvus Effect® way to make bold moves while your heart is still strong.

Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eGYiqC-E

#TheCorvusEffect #FounderFreedom #BusinessExit #BusinessGrowth #Legacy

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December planning that ignores November reality.

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