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Introducing Thinking Business GPT

Your AI-powered custom GPT strategic advisor is here!

We’re thrilled to launch Thinking Business GPT — the distilled essence of over a decade of insight from the Thinking Business, now at your fingertips 24/7.

This isn’t just another AI. It’s a strategic ally that merges real-world business acumen with breakthrough tools like the 15-Minute Business Blueprint. Whether you’re crafting your company vision, executing strategic plans, or navigating leadership challenges, Thinking Business GPT delivers actionable, concise, and proven advice—fast.

We have written about the importance of AI in a number of posts in the past but now we have our own tool! Built for entrepreneurs, executives, and team leaders, this GPT transforms complexity into clarity and aligns your business with purpose, performance, and profit.

Give it a try now using this link.

Remember, business success isn’t accidental. It’s intentional. And now it’s AI-assisted!

Note that this AI tool was created using the content of the website as it’s data. Essentially, it is a supercharged way to search and compile information on a specific topic that is covered in blog posts or book reviews. So, when you ask your questions, be sure to ask the tool to provide source references so you can dive deeper by reviewing the specific blog posts that the AI tool is using in it’s response. Also note that any decisions made based on the advice provided are the sole responsibility of the user. This tool, the website, its content, and authors are not liable for any outcomes.

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How to Align Your Organization Around Your Top 3 Priorities

Most people in today’s business world would agree that Ram Charan is an icon. He has written a number of best-selling business books, runs a consulting company out of Dallas, and has consulted with many of the largest companies globally.

So, when Charan describes tools that he uses to get organizational alignment, we should all take note and see if these tools can benefit us and our businesses.

In his book, The Attacker’s Advantage, he describes a tool that he uses to get business leaders to align around and focus on the most important strategic activities for their organizations.

I think we can all relate to the scenario where we assume our organizations have alignment around the same core objectives only to find out that people are focusing on very different and sometimes conflicting priorities.

I have seen this misalignment over the years both in organizations and within project teams. In fact, I remember a few painful project incidents where engineering disciplines had differing priorities that caused some significant project delays and cost overruns. These were totally avoidable if we were following Charan’s advice.

And, this is where the “Top 3 Priorities” tool comes in.

What Are Your Top 3 Priorities

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The Most Hated Business Tool Ever!

The Dreaded Performance Assessment

The original intent of a performance assessment was sincere, inspiring, and productive. Unfortunately, over the years, the performance assessment has singlehandedly become one of the most hated tools ever created! It is discouraging if not damaging for employees and is the bane of existence for most people managers.

As leaders, we must strive to implement tools and processes into our businesses that boost personal development, productivity, and profitability rather than the opposite!

My Experience

I have seen many different versions of performance assessments over the years. Some were effective, some were not, and some were simply demoralizing!  I have seen some years where:

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How to Boost Your Business with a Powerful Tool!

Every now and then you come across tool or a process that provides a ton of value in a simple and effective package. This tool or process is easy to understand, easy to integrate into your existing systems, and it provides an extraordinary level of value to you and your business.

The EAC – ITD chart is one of these tools. You need to leverage this tool into your business! Download it from the Business Tools tab on my website.

The Tool

I originally built this tool as a method to track project health when I was responsible for overseeing a large portfolio of projects. It is a simple little graph that tells you right away if your project managers really understand their projects and if their projects are going to meet the organization’s financial expectations.

So, what is it and how does it work?