Why Technology CEOs Need a Peer-Advisory Council
Jeff Lortz
May 13, 2026
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Discover how a peer-advisory council can guide technology CEOs in navigating challenges and making informed decisions
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The Quiet Strength of Consistency in Leadership
The Agile Operator
December 2, 2024
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Change is exciting. Change is terrifying. For many organizations, it’s the default setting. Whether you’re scaling rapidly, pivoting into new markets, or leading a transformation, one truth holds firm: your team is watching. They watch your decisions. They watch your tone. They watch your values. They watch whether you practice
A Roadmap for 2025 Annual Business Planning
Jeff Lortz
September 23, 2024
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The annual budget and business planning process is key for setting a company’s future direction, requiring strategic priorities, KPIs, departmental plans, and Q1 OKRs established through a collaborative, iterative six-step approach for success.
Mastering the Business Planning Cycle: A 12-Month Calendar
Jeff Lortz
September 3, 2024
5 Comments
The post details a 12-month business planning cycle, emphasizing agility and discipline through quarterly executive strategy meetings, department planning, and regular reviews for company alignment and goal achievement.
Fail Fast, Change Faster: How Hyper-Adaptive Leadership Turns Setbacks into Success
The Agile Operator
August 19, 2024
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Managing a technology company to meet investor expectations has never been more challenging. In this environment, conventional leadership models prioritizing stability and long-term planning over flexibility and rapid response are rapidly becoming obsolete. The SaaS leaders poised to excel in the coming decade will be those who adopt Hyper-Adaptive Leadership.
From Service to SaaS: The Case for Hiring Former Military Officers in Tech
The Agile Operator
August 5, 2024
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Hiring former military officers in tech can give your company an edge. Junior Military Officers possess exceptional leadership, adaptability, and critical thinking skills, making them valuable in guiding teams and managing projects. By prioritizing attitude over technical skills and integrating JMOs into leadership roles, companies can leverage their exceptional capabilities
Clarity: Addressing the Crisis of Trust in Organizations
Jeff Lortz
July 14, 2024
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We live in the trust-crisis age. The onslaught of information, personalized to our liking, through mass and social media, can hardly be consumed, nevermind trusted. The posture of skepticism of messaging and information continues to rise. As leaders, we seek to build trust and loyalty within our teams. The benefits
The Role of Strategy in Business Planning: Creating Value and Vision for the Future
The Agile Operator
April 29, 2024
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Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat. Sun Tzu, The Art of War Most of us start a new year with some form of a plan with defined and measurable objectives that cover a fiscal period that aligns with a
Unlocking SaaS Growth: Why Leadership Adaptability and Resilience Matter
Jeff Lortz
April 23, 2024
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Ancient philosophers knew that the “only constant in life is change.” Leaders in our industry face unprecedented market challenges and many other obstacles to achieve our sustainable growth objectives. We need to not only be resilient in the face of these obstacles, but also build teams that can rapidly adapt
From Founder to Future: Navigating the Transition with a Growth Mindset
The Agile Operator
April 11, 2024
1 Comment
The concept of a founder’s mentality, while crucial in the early stages of a company for driving growth and innovation, can indeed present barriers to fostering a growth mindset as the organization scales. This article addresses how investors and new leaders in founder-led companies can get sustained benefit from a
Why Technology CEOs Need a Peer-Advisory Council
Jeff Lortz
May 13, 2026
1 Comment
Discover how a peer-advisory council can guide technology CEOs in navigating challenges and making informed decisions
The Quiet Strength of Consistency in Leadership
The Agile Operator
December 2, 2024
No Comments
Change is exciting. Change is terrifying. For many organizations, it’s the default setting. Whether you’re scaling rapidly, pivoting into new markets, or leading a transformation, one truth holds firm: your team is watching. They watch your decisions. They watch your tone. They watch your values. They watch whether you practice
A Roadmap for 2025 Annual Business Planning
Jeff Lortz
September 23, 2024
2 Comments
The annual budget and business planning process is key for setting a company’s future direction, requiring strategic priorities, KPIs, departmental plans, and Q1 OKRs established through a collaborative, iterative six-step approach for success.
Mastering the Business Planning Cycle: A 12-Month Calendar
Jeff Lortz
September 3, 2024
5 Comments
The post details a 12-month business planning cycle, emphasizing agility and discipline through quarterly executive strategy meetings, department planning, and regular reviews for company alignment and goal achievement.
Fail Fast, Change Faster: How Hyper-Adaptive Leadership Turns Setbacks into Success
The Agile Operator
August 19, 2024
No Comments
Managing a technology company to meet investor expectations has never been more challenging. In this environment, conventional leadership models prioritizing stability and long-term planning over flexibility and rapid response are rapidly becoming obsolete. The SaaS leaders poised to excel in the coming decade will be those who adopt Hyper-Adaptive Leadership.
From Service to SaaS: The Case for Hiring Former Military Officers in Tech
The Agile Operator
August 5, 2024
2 Comments
Hiring former military officers in tech can give your company an edge. Junior Military Officers possess exceptional leadership, adaptability, and critical thinking skills, making them valuable in guiding teams and managing projects. By prioritizing attitude over technical skills and integrating JMOs into leadership roles, companies can leverage their exceptional capabilities
Clarity: Addressing the Crisis of Trust in Organizations
Jeff Lortz
July 14, 2024
No Comments
We live in the trust-crisis age. The onslaught of information, personalized to our liking, through mass and social media, can hardly be consumed, nevermind trusted. The posture of skepticism of messaging and information continues to rise. As leaders, we seek to build trust and loyalty within our teams. The benefits
The Role of Strategy in Business Planning: Creating Value and Vision for the Future
The Agile Operator
April 29, 2024
2 Comments
Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat. Sun Tzu, The Art of War Most of us start a new year with some form of a plan with defined and measurable objectives that cover a fiscal period that aligns with a
Unlocking SaaS Growth: Why Leadership Adaptability and Resilience Matter
Jeff Lortz
April 23, 2024
No Comments
Ancient philosophers knew that the “only constant in life is change.” Leaders in our industry face unprecedented market challenges and many other obstacles to achieve our sustainable growth objectives. We need to not only be resilient in the face of these obstacles, but also build teams that can rapidly adapt
From Founder to Future: Navigating the Transition with a Growth Mindset
The Agile Operator
April 11, 2024
1 Comment
The concept of a founder’s mentality, while crucial in the early stages of a company for driving growth and innovation, can indeed present barriers to fostering a growth mindset as the organization scales. This article addresses how investors and new leaders in founder-led companies can get sustained benefit from a