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David Desharnais

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May 19, 2026

How to set a north star that drives your strategy

Most people hear the word “accountability” and they think of pressure. Deadlines. Nagging your team again and again to get it done. But accountability isn’t a task on your to-do list. Accountability is a system. One that you need to put in place if you want to be successful with your team. When it’s working, accountability keeps your team moving forward. There’s a rhythm to your activities so you continue to meet milestone after milestone on your way to achieving your goal. 
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May 12, 2026

The 5 patterns that limit business growth

Lack of team alignment is one of the biggest issues holding businesses back from fulfilling their growth potential. In this post, we’ll talk through the most common CEO mistakes they see that holds businesses back—and how to fix them.
6 min read
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Apr 15, 2026

OKR vs. EOS vs. KPI: Which System is Right for You?

OKR. EOS. KPI. You’ve heard of these acronyms, but which one is right for holding your team accountable? The reality is, all three of these systems can work together to help you meet your goals. In this post, we’ll walk through each one of these accountability structures so you can identify which elements would help your team focus and perform more effectively.
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Oct 15, 2025

David Desharnais on driving your company from stagnation to breakout growth

David Desharnais discusses how CEOs can break out of stagnation and accelerate their growth, as well as how to build a Jim Collins flywheel.
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