FEB 5 Vertical farming partnerships, building trust and benefits of the 10-year mindset - read

JAN 29 Partnership logic vs instinct, re-thinking transparency and funding constraints - read

JAN 22 Headspace’s growth strategy, how to think about ending partnerships and your one clear message - read

JAN 15 Lessons from IBM and Maersk, looking back in time and when to announce partnerships - read

JAN 8 The one day partnership, being ready and bridging communications gaps - read

JAN 1 Being bold, how to start a partnership from scratch and one powerful realisation - read

2024

DEC 25 Reciprocity, the power of well-explained risks and overcoming tense negotiations - read

DEC 18 Managing year-end demands, Olympic trust and achieving 8-figure growth - read

DEC 11 How to express credibility, the Tesla+Toyota partnership and why stories sell - read

DEC 4 How to salvage partnerships, Apples unlikely ally and creating emotional connections with new partners - read

NOV 27 Explaining partnership failure, how to save a partnership and why timing matters - read

NOV 20 How to partner with corporate giants, the Spotify+Uber partnership that fell short and measuring success - read

NOV 13 The Nike+Apple partnership pressure test, how to cold call and being an ‘objection expert’ - read

NOV 6 Facing into partnership friction, making vs meeting the market and nailing working styles - read

OCT 30 Navigating partnership collapse, the Disney/Pixar learning loop and the Morning Brew formula - read

OCT 23 Turbocharging creative partnerships, navigating past ‘no’ and delivering effective feedback - read

OCT 16 First Wins, Turning Competitors into Partners, and Mastering Sales - read

OCT 9 Navigating partnerships in turmoil, listening and re-thinking humility - read

OCT 2 From colleagues to partners, closing better deals and partnering for growth - read

SEP 25 How to start partnerships virtually, avoid transactional deals and succeed in healthcare - read

SEP 18 A system to solve uncertainty, the importance of shelf lives and why partnership can lead to acquisition - read

SEP 11 On powerful access, why leaders avoid partnering and overcoming a sudden exit - read

SEP 4 On valuing partnerships, the power of story and how to secure more resources - read

AUG 28 Reputation roulette, avoiding miscommunication and the Cochlear effect - read

AUG 21 Managing partners who over-promise and under-deliver, the risk of rushing & how to reframe value - read

AUG 14 The John F Kennedy partnership rule, valuable questions and getting projects back on track - read

AUG 7 The partnership that saved Apple, collaborating with adversaries and how to design powerful incentives - read

JUL 31 Guy Kawasaki wisdom, how to collapse time to trust, and taking a long-term view - read

JUL 24 On getting to the coal face, communicating in four steps and the power of associations - read

JUL 17 How to make partnerships worthwhile, starting spreadsheets and turning potential into action - read

JUL 10 Ditching baggage, why size matters and how to land the right message to people in partnerships - read

JUL 3 A winning rule, navigating unexpected shifts in partnership priorities and learning from leaders - read

JUN 26 How to reward referrals, playing the long game and growing revenue with partners - read

JUN 19 On framing new partnerships, the hidden value in origin stories and how to avoid aggression - read

JUN 12 On understanding what really matters, rapidly adjusting to evolving market conditions and why the first win is critical - read

JUN 5 How strategic partners hide in plain sight, the power of villages and 5 questions that matter - read

MAY 29 ‘The end of an era’, resolving conflict and the score that matters - read

MAY 22 When a partner isn’t, the exit strategy paradox and why looking for recoverable partnerships matters - read

MAY 15 Why cultural compatibility matters, how to measure partnership progress and a zero-regrets tactic - read

MAY 8 How to partner when cash is tight, reducing fear and finding the right talent - read

MAY 1 How to save time assessing new partnerships, the recipe for resetting and why generosity matters - read

APR 24 Collapsing the time to trust, elevating suppliers to partners and uniting a partnerships team - read

APR 17 Where to start with incentives, why partnerships are all about systems and how to help your team have tough conversations - read

APR 10 The one question to ask to assess partnership health, managing negative feedback and how to rebuild after being burnt - read

APR 3 Going from supplier to partner, improving decision quality and the future of modern partnerships - read

MAR 27 What to do when disagreement strikes, how to design a powerful first win and the four B’s - read

MAR 20 The first step to growth, creating unbreakable partnerships between teams and should I advertise? - read

MAR 13 On sharing setbacks, ingredients of a perfect partnership and how to deliver feedback - read

MAR 6 On creating a ‘hand-off’ habit, the real value of your value proposition and 3 questions to diagnose and under-performing partnership - read

FEB 28 How to achieve partner alignment, negotiation red flags and 20 questions to ask before entering partnership - read

FEB 21 On ending partnerships without burning bridges, how to bring people closer and why you should hire a journalist - read

FEB 14 On partnering again after you’ve been burnt, understanding potential and two questions to ask at the start - read

FEB 7 On signalling value, asking for clarity and sharing your partnership motives early - read

JAN 31 On winning at the front lines, the power of pre-mortems and a new ingredient for agriculture - read

JAN 24 On avoiding conflict, the decade-mindset and the power of becoming an ‘ingredient partner’ - read

JAN 17 On seeking the right commercial model, finding the one measure that matters closing deals - read

JAN 10 On looking to people you trust, how to share revenue at the start and knowing what your business needs - read

JAN 3 Why there is no better time, on pricing a new partnership and putting your network to work - read

2023

DEC 20 On having options, hosting a ‘Partner Better’ event and enjoying downtime - read

DEC 13 How every successful partnership starts, growing on the inside and what to do when spider senses tingle - read

DEC 6 On winning in hard times, the power of scenario planning and why first wins really matter - read

NOV 29 On the power of nostalgia, factory floor insights and making unsexy work the hero - read

NOV 22 On avoiding partnership failure, signalling intention, and filling the funnel - read

NOV 16 On upgrading from 1.0 to 2.0, the power of repetition, and cutting misunderstanding off at the pass - read

NOV 8 On never leaving value on the table, and the impact of unexpected care - read

NOV 1 On inheriting partnerships, identifying lemons and pivoting unexpectedly - read

OCT 25 On framing the end game and knowing how long it will take to close the deal - read

OCT 18 On why ‘doing it all yourself’ can send you backwards - read

OCT 11 On reducing risk before entering a partnership, and resetting an existing one - read

OCT 4 On how to partner internally and the importance of rekindling relationships - read

SEP 27 The ‘Partnership Port’ and the power of a quick ‘no’ - read

SEP 20 The golden rule of partnerships and the value of asking for help - read

SEP 13 How to size up a new partner, and having the courage to make the first move - read

SEP 6 Why showing up with a blank page is a mistake and the inner circle at partnership organisations - read

AUG 30 On resetting a neglected partnership, and how to identify the partners you need - read

AUG 23 On meeting people where they are, and creating a path to the first win - read

AUG 16 On the importance of scenario planning, and how fortnightly meetings can save partnerships - read

AUG 9 How to signal you’re open to partnering, and a simple way to think big - read

AUG 2 On the power of shared language when forging relationships, and why revisiting assumptions is important - read

JUL 26 How to cold call with confidence, and why the pyramids aren’t as tall as you think - read

JUL 19 On why fortune favours the follow-up, and becoming a remarkable partner - read