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The Right Person in the Wrong Seat Is Still the Wrong Answer

The Right Person in the Wrong Seat Is Still the Wrong Answer

The Right Person in the Wrong Seat Is Still the Wrong AnswerGreg Bunch
Published on: 19/10/2026

A loyal and hardworking employee can still struggle when the role does not match their strengths or the requirements of the seat. This article helps owners evaluate role fit and accountability without turning every problem into a personal judgement.

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Can Your Shop Run Profitably Without You?

Can Your Shop Run Profitably Without You?

Can Your Shop Run Profitably Without You?Greg Bunch
Published on: 14/10/2026

A shop that stays open without the owner is not necessarily a shop that can perform well without the owner. This article explores how leadership capacity, decision rules, scorecards, and controlled tests help build a more owner-independent business.

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Your Manager Has Responsibility. Do They Have Authority?

Your Manager Has Responsibility. Do They Have Authority?

Your Manager Has Responsibility. Do They Have Authority?Greg Bunch
Published on: 05/10/2026

Managers cannot truly own results when they still need the owner to approve every meaningful decision. This article explores how matching responsibility with authority helps develop stronger leaders and reduces owner bottlenecks.

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You Can’t Ask a Key Leader to Own the Store Without Giving Them Authority

You Can’t Ask a Key Leader to Own the Store Without Giving Them Authority

You Can’t Ask a Key Leader to Own the Store Without Giving Them AuthorityFernando Miranda
Published on: 01/10/2026

Owners often expect their second-in-command to deliver results while keeping too many meaningful decisions for themselves. This article explains why responsibility and authority must move together if a Key Leader is going to truly own a location

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