Founder's Framework

Explore the challenges of aligning vision, leadership, and organizational growth in a scalable way. Mark and Cole discuss the importance of building an agreements-based culture, fostering the right kind of communication, and strategically timing key leadership hires to ensure your shared vision is executed effectively.→ Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!

Explore the nine essential traits that make companies truly great. Discover how a strong sense of purpose and trust can drive talent retention and stakeholder relationships. The importance of focus, feedback, and value propositions is highlighted for market success. Dive into the concept of the 'infinite game' and how resilient teams thrive on a clear vision and culture. Learn about the significance of agreements and communication in fostering growth. Lastly, find out how passion in work can lead to joy and collaboration.

This episode reflects on the challenges and milestones of the past year, specifically the importance of scaling thoughtfully, maintaining team alignment, and preparing for the next phase of growth. The conversation wraps up with Mark and Cole sharing their excitement surrounding some upcoming initiatives for 2025. Ninety's Assessment Tool→ Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!

Mark shares how the laws of physics also apply to business: If you’re not growing, you’re dying. The conversation touches on balancing ambition with practicality as well as the importance of strategic planning so founders can avoid entropy and build lasting, impactful companies.→ Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!

As the Founder Mode series continues, Mark and Cole discuss the importance of recognizing and scheduling time for different modes to leverage productivity and minimize inefficiencies. They also highlight the value of empathy and self-awareness for founders of companies at any stage.→ Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!

This episode digs into the importance of trust and transparency in the annual planning process, specifically how these elements support alignment and accountability across all levels of an organization. The conversation highlights how teams benefit from assessing core competencies and addressing uncertainties. → Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!

Explore the delicate nature of leadership transitions, particularly surrounding the role of a visionary within an organization. Learn about the challenges founders may face when stepping back from leadership roles and the importance of owning responsibilities while nurturing team relationships.→ Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!

Learn more about the trending topic of "founder mode” as Mark and Cole explore the distinctions between visionary and legacy founders and the various mindsets that all founders must navigate. The conversation highlights how chaotic leadership can result when founders aren't self-aware and the importance of being adaptable to build fluidity and reduce anxiety.→ Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!

Dive into the key concepts of Stratified Systems Theory (SST), which describes how organizations create structured hierarchies as they grow more complex. Mark Abbott emphasizes that each stratum requires distinct competencies and problem-solving approaches, with leaders in higher strata focusing on integration, system development, and long-term market foresight. → Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!

In the final installment of our Stages of Development series, Mark and Cole cover the challenges of leadership transitions in Stage 5 companies, particularly when moving from a visionary founder to a new leader. The hosts share insights on the importance of finding a successor who understands the company's long-term vision in addition to having a point of view for the future, ideally looking 10-20 years ahead. Referenced materials (PDF download): Guide On Stages of Development Stages of Development Brief → Subscribe to Mark’s Founder’s Framework Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JiAaXTTry Ninety free for 30 days!