Ron Neary 10/15/26 Ron Neary 10/15/26

Who Owns the Next Step?

We’ve all left meetings feeling good about what we agreed to do, only to find ourselves having the same conversation a week later.

The difference between a good discussion and real progress often comes down to three simple things: what needs to happen, who owns it, and when it will get done.

It’s a small habit that can make a big difference.

Ron Neary 10/6/26 Ron Neary 10/6/26

When a Business Reaches an Inflection Point

The hardest part of change isn't figuring out what needs to change.

It's getting people comfortable with the fact that what worked yesterday may not be what gets the business where it wants to go tomorrow.

Ron Neary 9/22/26 Ron Neary 9/22/26

I Love the Smell of Sawdust in the Morning

Some of the smartest operators I know wear work boots.

They see the problems, understand how the pieces fit together, and find better ways to get the job done.

Maybe the rest of us should spend a little more time on the jobsite.

Ron Neary 8/26/26 Ron Neary 8/26/26

Before You Fix It, Go See It

How many problems are we trying to solve from 30,000 feet?

I’ve learned the hard way that the view from the conference room can be very different from what’s happening on the floor.

Sometimes the fastest way to understand a problem is to stop talking about it and go stand next to it.

You might be surprised by what you find.

Ron Neary 8/19/26 Ron Neary 8/19/26

Before You Ask What AI Can Do, Ask What Your Business Is Ready For

What if the biggest obstacle to getting ROI from AI isn't the technology?

It may be the business itself.

Data. Processes. People. Leadership. Adoption.

Before asking “What can AI do?” perhaps the better question is:

“Are we ready to use it well?”

Ron Neary 8/12/26 Ron Neary 8/12/26

What About Bob?

Every business has a “Bob,” the person everyone calls when something goes sideways because they simply know how things work.

What happens when Bob retires and decades of experience walks out the door with him?

Maybe one of the most practical uses of AI isn’t replacing people but capturing and extending the knowledge of the people we can’t afford to lose.

Are you capturing what your Bobs know before they walk out the door?

Ron Neary 8/6/26 Ron Neary 8/6/26

Every Business Has a Moneyball Moment

I watched Moneyball again recently, and it got me thinking.

Billy Beane wasn't dealing with a baseball problem; he was solving a business problem.

I think that's why this movie still resonates with me after all these years.

Here's the leadership lesson I keep coming back to.

Ron Neary 8/4/26 Ron Neary 8/4/26

The Best Sound in Business

Your company starts selling value the moment the phone rings, not the moment the quote is delivered.

The businesses that understand this simple idea create loyal customers, stronger teams, and a lasting competitive advantage.

Ron Neary 7/28/26 Ron Neary 7/28/26

The Path to AI Readiness Starts with Better Business

Most businesses are asking, "How can AI help us?"

I think there's a better question.

Is our business actually ready to maximize AI's potential?

Ron Neary 7/15/26 Ron Neary 7/15/26

Part 2: The Opportunity Profit of Your Time

In my last blog, I challenged leaders to think about the opportunity cost of their time.

Today, I'd like to explore the other side of that equation.

As AI creates more capacity across our organizations, the real opportunity isn't just saving time, t's deciding how to invest it.

What is the opportunity profit of your time?

Ron Neary 7/14/26 Ron Neary 7/14/26

Part 1: The Opportunity Cost of Your Time

Over the years, one of my favorite conversations during one-on-one coaching meetings had very little to do with sales goals, budgets, or KPIs.

Most of these were problem solving conversations to address a specific challenge or bottleneck.

Before we started solving the problem, I would ask two questions.

Ron Neary 7/9/26 Ron Neary 7/9/26

Come on… This Isn't Rocket Science!

One sentence I used for years almost immediately backfired when I joined a technology company.

"Come on...this isn't rocket science."

The problem?

Three people in the room had literally written software for rocket engines.

That experience taught me one of the most valuable leadership lessons of my career, one that feels even more relevant today in the age of AI.

Ron Neary 6/4/26 Ron Neary 6/4/26

What If Growth Isn't Your Biggest Opportunity?

For most business owners, that probably sounds like a strange question.

After all, growth is usually the goal. More customers, more projects, more revenue.

Ron Neary 5/19/26 Ron Neary 5/19/26

What Entering New Industries Taught Me About Leadership

One of the things I appreciate most about my career is that I have been blessed with the opportunity to work across several different industries and business environments over the years.

Every time I made one of those transitions, I was reminded of something that took me a while to fully appreciate.