When growth is inconsistent and margin is compressing, it’s rarely a lead problem. It’s an operating problem. Adding headcount without operating discipline only amplifies noise—more meetings, more exceptions, more rework.
Top teams don’t guess. They run on a tight weekly operating rhythm where every number ties directly to resourcing, pipeline, and cash. If your dashboards look impressive but your P&L
Most firms don’t have a pipeline problem; they have a productivity problem. Lead volume is up, tech spend is up, and yet GCI per head remains flat. The top quartile
