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Thinking Out Loud
Explore Bonny’s work, ideas and insights


Your business isn't broken. That's the problem.
Your startup might not be broken. The problem could be all the things that are just OK. Learn how seemingly harmless clients, features, and deals can quietly drain your time, attention, and capacity.
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The Most Expensive Person on Your Leadership Team Isn't the Worst Performer
The biggest threat to your leadership team isn't always poor performance. Sometimes it's someone who's simply "good enough." Here's why founders avoid the conversation, and why waiting only makes it harder.
2 min read


Why Great Leadership Meetings Are Usually the Shortest Ones
Most leadership meetings feel productive because they're busy. But busy doesn't create clarity. Here's why shorter, sharper leadership meetings lead to better decisions and a more focused company.
3 min read


Mid-Year Business Review: The Founder's Guide to Rebuilding Trust in H2
A mid-year business review is about more than numbers. It's an opportunity to build trust, identify blind spots, and create a stronger plan for the second half of the year. Here's how founders can use this moment to lead with clarity instead of stories.
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The Hidden Problem with Founder Advice
We love studying successful founders. Podcasts, books, interviews, and social media give us endless access to the habits and thinking of people who built remarkable companies. The problem is that success stories only show us one side of the equation. Before copying another founder's playbook, there's a question worth asking.
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Board Meeting Confidence: How CEOs Report Bad Quarters Without Losing Authority
Board meeting confidence is not about dominance. It’s about clarity. Here’s how to report a bad quarter and lead without shrinking.
2 min read
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