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SUMMARY:By the Book: Hiring Without Regret
DESCRIPTION:Are the people on your team making your business better—or just busier? \n\n\n\n\nIf you hesitate to answer\, you’re in the right place. \n\n\n\nCulture isn’t built in boardrooms. It’s shaped by who gets promoted\, who gets protected\, and who gets passed over. Processes matter—but people drive the mission. When you choose the right people and give them the right outcomes to own\, you don’t just get things done. You build something that lasts. \n\n\n\nHiring Without Regret\, features these 4 fundamental Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 22: Hire slow\, fire fast. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 24: Own your mistakes. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 31: Delegate outcomes\, not tasks. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 49: People over processes. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan. \n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/hiring-without-regret-by-the-book/
LOCATION:Stone West Village Community Room\, 4955 17th Ave S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Strategy
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group)  Are you asking the right questions and measuring what truly drives progress? In the real world\, strategy lives in your calendar\, your budget\, and your habits. That’s where it either lives—or quietly dies. \n\n\n\n— What decision looks strategic on paper but doesn’t hold up in reality? \n\n\n\n— Where are you overthinking when you should be choosing? \n\n\n\nAsk yourself: “Am I bold enough to make fewer\, sharper moves that matter?“ \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nThese lunches are not presentations. The topics are simply conversation starters…nudges. \n\n\n\nThere is no stage\, no slides\, and no expert at the front of the room. Each gathering is an open forum built around one foundational business topic—led by the Executives’ Club Members in the room.\n\n\n\nThis is where executives speak candidly\, tell real stories\, test assumptions\, and ask the questions they don’t get to ask anywhere else. The value comes from shared experience\, hard-earned perspective\, and the willingness to engage honestly with peers who understand the weight of leadership.
URL:https://the100.online/event/strategy-unscripted/
LOCATION:Porter Creek Hardwood Grill\, 1555 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T083000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T200101
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SUMMARY:THE NEXT CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) \n\n\n\nTHE DEALS. THE DECISIONS. THE DIRECTION.  \n\n\n\nEvery business leader eventually faces the same moment — the point where what’s next is no longer a someday question. That moment might look like an opportunity to acquire a competitor. It might be a transition to new leadership. Or it might simply be the realization that the company you’ve built deserves a plan beyond you. \n\n\n\nNext spring\, that conversation continues at The Next Chapter: The Deals. The Decisions. The Direction.\, hosted by The Executives’ Club Fargo-Moorhead at Bell Bank Tower in downtown Fargo. Attendance is limited to 125 local business leaders — a room intentionally curated for those ready to discuss the realities of mergers\, acquisitions\, succession\, and transition. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t a presentation about growth hacks or management trends. It’s a conversation amongst business leaders about the real work of leadership: the deals we make\, the decisions we face\, and the direction we choose when the next chapter comes calling. \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, you’ll hear from executives who’ve bought\, sold\, merged\, and passed on what they’ve built — openly and without pretense. You’ll learn what worked\, what didn’t\, and what they wish they’d known sooner. At The Executives’ Club\, we’ve built a culture on candid talk and shared experience. This event continues that tradition — one conversation at a time\, among peers who understand what’s at stake. \n\n\n\n125 seats. One room. Real conversations. — The Executives’ Club Fargo-Moorhead \n\n\n\nFor speaking\, sponsorship\, or attendance inquiries\, contact me directly at kurt@the100.work
URL:https://the100.online/event/the-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Bell Bank Tower\, 520 Main Ave\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200101
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SUMMARY:By The Book: Strategy In The Real World
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) Strategy isn’t theory. It’s not a vision statement\, a retreat\, or a set of slides collecting dust. Real strategy shows up in what you say no to. It’s the clarity to focus\, the courage to commit\, and the discipline to stay the course—even when it’s inconvenient. \n\n\n\nThis chapter is about getting brutally honest about direction. \n\n\n\nAre you playing the long game—or chasing short wins that feel good in the moment but cost you in the end? \n\n\n\nStrategy In The Real World\, features these 5 fundamental Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 3: Differentiate or Die. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 4: Play the long game. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 5: Make fewer\, bolder moves. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 25: Ask better questions. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 26: Define it. Measure it. Achieve it. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan. \n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/strategy-in-the-real-world-by-the-book/
LOCATION:Stone West Village Community Room\, 4955 17th Ave S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200101
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Execution
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) Everyone has ideas. Few have the discipline to see them through. Execution is where businesses are built—or broken. \n\n\n\nAsk Yourself: “What’s the one hard action I’m avoiding that would actually move things forward?” \n\n\n\n— What idea died because no one owned it? \n\n\n\n— Where does follow-through consistently break down? \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nThese lunches are not presentations. The topics are simply conversation starters…nudges. \n\n\n\nThere is no stage\, no slides\, and no expert at the front of the room. Each gathering is an open forum built around one foundational business topic—led by the Executives’ Club Members in the room.\n\n\n\nThis is where executives speak candidly\, tell real stories\, test assumptions\, and ask the questions they don’t get to ask anywhere else. The value comes from shared experience\, hard-earned perspective\, and the willingness to engage honestly with peers who understand the weight of leadership.
URL:https://the100.online/event/execution-unscripted/
LOCATION:Porter Creek Hardwood Grill\, 1555 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200101
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SUMMARY:By The Book: Execution Beats Ideas
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) Momentum beats motivation. Focus beats frenzy. And progress only comes when you stop planning and start moving—with intention. This chapter is a gut check for every leader who’s ever felt stuck in the swirl of strategy but hasn’t shipped the work. \n\n\n\nExecution Beats Ideas\, features these 5 fundamental Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No.7: Momentum beats motivation. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 8: Don’t mistake movement for progress. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 9: Focus beats multitasking. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 27: Do the hard things first. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 28: Learn by doing. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan.\n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book.\n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/execution-beats-ideas-by-the-book/
LOCATION:To Be Determined
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T120000
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Decisions
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group)  \n\n\n\nEvery leader hits a point where the next step forward isn’t a tactic—it’s a decision. Whether it’s letting go of a longtime employee\, cutting a failing initiative\, or delivering feedback no one wants to hear—progress demands courage. Complexity is often a cover for fear. Avoidance masquerades as patience. And silence signals permission. Real leadership begins when you stop nibbling around the edges and face what’s difficult\, directly. \n\n\n\nAsk Yourself: “What decision am I avoiding right now—and what is it already costing me?” \n\n\n\n— What hard decision did you delay longer than you should have? \n\n\n\n— Where is consensus slowing you down? \n\n\n\nLeadership means saying the thing no one else will—and acting on it. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nThese lunches are not presentations. The topics are simply conversation starters…nudges.\n\n\n\nThere is no stage\, no slides\, and no expert at the front of the room. Each gathering is an open forum built around one foundational business topic—led by the Executives’ Club Members in the room.\n\n\n\nThis is where executives speak candidly\, tell real stories\, test assumptions\, and ask the questions they don’t get to ask anywhere else. The value comes from shared experience\, hard-earned perspective\, and the willingness to engage honestly with peers who understand the weight of leadership.
URL:https://the100.online/event/decisions-unscripted/
LOCATION:Porter Creek Hardwood Grill\, 1555 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200102
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T135156Z
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SUMMARY:By The Book: Hard Conversations. Hard Decisions.
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) \n\n\n\nLeadership means saying the thing no one else will—and acting on it. \n\n\n\nEvery leader hits a point where the next step forward isn’t a tactic—it’s a decision. A hard one. The kind that keeps you up at night\, strains relationships\, or forces you to admit something’s no longer working. This chapter is about those moments. \n\n\n\nWhether it’s letting go of a longtime employee\, cutting a failing initiative\, or delivering feedback no one wants to hear—progress demands courage. Complexity is often a cover for fear. Avoidance masquerades as patience. And silence signals permission. Real leadership begins when you stop nibbling around the edges and face what’s difficult\, directly. \n\n\n\nThese aren’t rules for convenience. They’re rules for conviction. \n\n\n\nChapter 6\, Hard Conversations\, Hard Decisions\, features these 4 fundamental (and critical) Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 14: Know when to let go. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 19: Stop doing what doesn’t work. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 42: Feedback is a gift. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 50: If you’re going to eat shit\, don’t nibble. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan.\n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book.\n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/hard-conversations-hard-decisions-by-the-book/
LOCATION:To Be Determined
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Systems
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) Ask Yourself: “Where am I still relying on heroics instead of a system that should already be in place?” \n\n\n\n— What system works only because one person is propping it up? \n\n\n\n— Where have processes quietly replaced thinking? \n\n\n\nIf your business depends on your constant presence\, it’s not a business—it’s a job with overhead. Simplicity\, clarity\, and repeatability are what allow teams to move faster without breaking things. When done right\, systems protect your time\, preserve your standards\, and make scaling sustainable. \n\n\n\nDon’t confuse speed with progress. Real growth is built on foundations strong enough to handle it. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nThese lunches are not presentations. The topics are simply conversation starters…nudges.\n\n\n\nThere is no stage\, no slides\, and no expert at the front of the room. Each gathering is an open forum built around one foundational business topic—led by the Executives’ Club Members in the room.\n\n\n\nThis is where executives speak candidly\, tell real stories\, test assumptions\, and ask the questions they don’t get to ask anywhere else. The value comes from shared experience\, hard-earned perspective\, and the willingness to engage honestly with peers who understand the weight of leadership.
URL:https://the100.online/event/systems-unscripted/
LOCATION:Porter Creek Hardwood Grill\, 1555 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T160000
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SUMMARY:By the Book: Systems That Scale
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) \n\n\n\nSystems replace strain. Discipline replaces burnout. \n\n\n\nScaling isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what works\, more consistently. Without structure\, growth just multiplies the chaos. This chapter is about building the kind of systems\, processes\, and habits that free you up—not tie you down. \n\n\n\nIf your business depends on your constant presence\, it’s not a business—it’s a job with overhead. Simplicity\, clarity\, and repeatability are what allow teams to move faster without breaking things. When done right\, systems protect your time\, preserve your standards\, and make scaling sustainable. \n\n\n\nDon’t confuse speed with progress. Real growth is built on foundations strong enough to handle it. \n\n\n\nChapter 7\, Systems That Scale\, features these 4 fundamental Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 23: Simplicity scales. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 32: Don’t scale chaos. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 36: Build a business that runs without you. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 33: Processes protect your time. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan.\n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book.\n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/systems-that-scale-by-the-book/
LOCATION:To Be Determined
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200102
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T135112Z
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Sales
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group)  \n\n\n\nAsk yourself: “Are we selling something people believe in—or just something we hope they’ll buy?“ \n\n\n\n— Where has growth made selling harder instead of easier? \n\n\n\n— What part of your sales process relies too much on heroics? \n\n\n\nRevenue doesn’t solve everything—but without it\, nothing gets solved. \n\n\n\nSales isn’t just a department—it’s the engine that drives your entire business forward. Without revenue\, even the best product\, team\, or strategy will stall. This chapter is about building a sales foundation that lasts—one rooted in real value\, clear numbers\, and a story worth buying into. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nThese lunches are not presentations. The topics are simply conversation starters…nudges.\n\n\n\nThere is no stage\, no slides\, and no expert at the front of the room. Each gathering is an open forum built around one foundational business topic—led by the Executives’ Club Members in the room.\n\n\n\nThis is where executives speak candidly\, tell real stories\, test assumptions\, and ask the questions they don’t get to ask anywhere else. The value comes from shared experience\, hard-earned perspective\, and the willingness to engage honestly with peers who understand the weight of leadership.
URL:https://the100.online/event/sales-unscripted/
LOCATION:Porter Creek Hardwood Grill\, 1555 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200102
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T135058Z
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SUMMARY:By The Book: Sales—the Lifeblood
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) \n\n\n\nRevenue doesn’t solve everything—but without it\, nothing gets solved. \n\n\n\nSales isn’t just a department—it’s the engine that drives your entire business forward. Without revenue\, even the best product\, team\, or strategy will stall. This chapter is about building a sales foundation that lasts—one rooted in real value\, clear numbers\, and a story worth buying into. \n\n\n\n\nAre we selling something people believe in—or just something we hope they’ll buy? \n\n\n\n\nYou’ll get clear on what drives profitability\, why cash flow is the true pulse of your business\, and how to build once and sell again and again. But this isn’t about tactics. It’s about mindset. Great salespeople don’t just pitch—they lead. They cast a vision. They move people. \n\n\n\nIf you want staying power\, you need more than a great offer. You need a machine that knows its numbers\, protects its margins\, and sells something bigger than a product. Let’s build that now. \n\n\n\nChapter 8\, Sales—the Lifeblood\, features the following 4 fundamental Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 13: Know your numbers. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 20: Cash flow is king. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 38: Build once\, sell forever. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 40: Sell the vision\, not just the product. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan.\n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book.\n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/sales-the-lifeblood-by-the-book/
LOCATION:To Be Determined
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T133000
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Culture
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) Ask yourself: “Are we building a culture that raises the standard—or one that quietly lowers it?“ \n\n\n\n— What behavior gets rewarded—intentionally or not? \n\n\n\n— Where does your stated culture and actual culture diverge? \n\n\n\nCulture isn’t what you say—it’s what you tolerate\, reward\, and repeat. \n\n\n\nYou don’t build a culture with slogans. You build it with standards—and the consistency to enforce them. Every compromise lowers the bar. Every act of courage raises it. Over time\, those choices shape not just your environment\, but your legacy. \n\n\n\nYour people are watching. They’re learning what’s acceptable by what gets overlooked. They’re deciding how high to aim based on how often you raise the bar. And when things go wrong\, they’ll look to the top—because that’s where the real bottlenecks begin. \n\n\n\nCulture doesn’t drift. It either climbs or collapses. Lead like it matters—because it does. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nThese lunches are not presentations. The topics are simply conversation starters…nudges.\n\n\n\nThere is no stage\, no slides\, and no expert at the front of the room. Each gathering is an open forum built around one foundational business topic—led by the Executives’ Club Members in the room.\n\n\n\nThis is where executives speak candidly\, tell real stories\, test assumptions\, and ask the questions they don’t get to ask anywhere else. The value comes from shared experience\, hard-earned perspective\, and the willingness to engage honestly with peers who understand the weight of leadership.
URL:https://the100.online/event/culture-unscripted/
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SUMMARY:By The Book: Culture You Can Count On
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group)  \n\n\n\nCulture isn’t what you say—it’s what you tolerate\, reward\, and repeat. \n\n\n\nYou don’t build a culture with slogans. You build it with standards—and the consistency to enforce them. Every compromise lowers the bar. Every act of courage raises it. Over time\, those choices shape not just your environment\, but your legacy. \n\n\n\n\nAre we building a culture that raises the standard—or one that quietly lowers it? \n\n\n\n\nGreat businesses outlive great products because they’re built on something deeper than a market win. They’re built on values that don’t shift with the season. A culture you can count on isn’t always the easiest to build—but it’s the only one worth following. \n\n\n\nYour people are watching. They’re learning what’s acceptable by what gets overlooked. They’re deciding how high to aim based on how often you raise the bar. And when things go wrong\, they’ll look to the top—because that’s where the real bottlenecks begin. \n\n\n\nCulture doesn’t drift. It either climbs or collapses. Lead like it matters—because it does. \n\n\n\nChapter 9\, Culture You Can Count On\, features the following 3 fundamental Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 34: Great businesses outlive great products. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 35: Raise the bar\, then raise it again. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 46: Don’t outgrow your values. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan.\n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book.\n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/culture-you-can-count-on-by-the-book/
LOCATION:To Be Determined
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Leadership
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group)  \n\n\n\nAsk yourself: “Am I building a leadership style that will still work—and still matter—ten years from now?“ \n\n\n\nBut longevity isn’t just about tactics. It’s about people. You need a network that challenges you\, not just cheers for you—because you don’t scale a company without scaling yourself. \n\n\n\nThis is the difference between a leader who lasts and a leader who gets left behind.  \n\n\n\n— What leadership habit had to be unlearned the hard way? \n\n\n\n— Where are you still too involved? \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nThese lunches are not presentations. The topics are simply conversation starters…nudges.\n\n\n\nThere is no stage\, no slides\, and no expert at the front of the room. Each gathering is an open forum built around one foundational business topic—led by the Executives’ Club Members in the room.\n\n\n\nThis is where executives speak candidly\, tell real stories\, test assumptions\, and ask the questions they don’t get to ask anywhere else. The value comes from shared experience\, hard-earned perspective\, and the willingness to engage honestly with peers who understand the weight of leadership.
URL:https://the100.online/event/leadership-unscripted/
LOCATION:Porter Creek Hardwood Grill\, 1555 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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SUMMARY:By The Book: Leadership That Lasts
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) \n\n\n\nThe leader grows or the business stalls. There is no neutral. \n\n\n\nBusinesses don’t burn out—leaders do. And when they do\, the business follows. \n\n\n\nThis chapter is about building the kind of leadership that endures—not just for a season\, but for the long haul. The kind that outlasts market swings\, outgrows old habits\, and stays sharp when others coast. To lead at that level\, you have to treat your time like capital\, move with urgency when it matters\, and protect against downside at every turn. \n\n\n\n\nAm I building a leadership style that will still work—and still matter—ten years from now? \n\n\n\n\nBut longevity isn’t just about tactics. It’s about people. You need a network that challenges you\, not just cheers for you—because you don’t scale a company without scaling yourself. \n\n\n\nThis is the difference between a leader who lasts and a leader who gets left behind. Let’s build the former. \n\n\n\nChapter 10\, Leadership That Lasts\, features these 4 fundamental Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 16: Time is your most precious asset. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 17: Speed Matters. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 29: Protect your downside. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 39: Your network is your net worth. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan.\n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book.\n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/leadership-that-lasts-by-the-book/
LOCATION:To Be Determined
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SUMMARY:Unscripted: Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group) \n\n\n\nAsk yourself: “Is my business coasting on past wins—while small\, fixable problems quietly compound into future crises?“ \n\n\n\nEvery business faces challenges\, but it’s rarely the complex issues that bring you down—it’s the simple\, obvious problems left unchecked. \n\n\n\n— What mistake do you see others making that you once made yourself? \n\n\n\n— What warning sign do you wish you had taken seriously earlier? \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nThese lunches are not presentations. The topics are simply conversation starters…nudges.\n\n\n\nThere is no stage\, no slides\, and no expert at the front of the room. Each gathering is an open forum built around one foundational business topic—led by the Executives’ Club Members in the room.\n\n\n\nThis is where executives speak candidly\, tell real stories\, test assumptions\, and ask the questions they don’t get to ask anywhere else. The value comes from shared experience\, hard-earned perspective\, and the willingness to engage honestly with peers who understand the weight of leadership.
URL:https://the100.online/event/pitfalls-unscripted/
LOCATION:Porter Creek Hardwood Grill\, 1555 44th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
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SUMMARY:By The Book: Avoiding The Common Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ our private FB group)  \n\n\n\nIt’s not the hard problems that kill a business. It’s the easy ones you ignored. \n\n\n\nEvery business faces challenges\, but it’s rarely the complex issues that bring you down—it’s the simple\, obvious problems left unchecked. Profit isn’t a dirty word; it’s the foundation you can’t afford to neglect. Yet many leaders shy away from confronting profitability head-on\, letting opportunity slip through their fingers. \n\n\n\n\nIs my business coasting on past wins—while small\, fixable problems quietly compound into future crises? \n\n\n\n\nRemember\, the bottleneck is always at the top. If leadership doesn’t see clearly\, act decisively\, and hold themselves accountable\, the entire business will suffer. Reputation compounds over time—each decision either builds or erodes it. And your edge? That sharp\, unique advantage is yours to own\, defend\, and sharpen relentlessly. \n\n\n\nComplacency and comfort are the silent killers. They disguise risk as stability and lull you into dangerous passivity. This chapter is your blueprint to spot the common traps\, protect what matters\, and keep your business—and yourself—on the cutting edge. Because in business\, survival favors the vigilant\, not the comfortable. \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t challenged your assumptions\, pressure-tested your profitability\, or sharpened your edge lately\, this chapter is more relevant than ever. \n\n\n\nChapter 11\, Avoiding the Common Pitfalls\, features these 4 fundamental Rules: \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 30: Profit is not a dirty word. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 47: The bottleneck is at the top. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 41: Reputation compounds. \n\n\n\n— Rule No. 44: Own your edge. \n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nBy The Book is the disciplined counterweight to Unscripted. Wednesdays. This is where continuous learning becomes a responsibility\, not a slogan.\n\n\n\nEach month\, this CEO study group will work through The Executives Institute curriculum chapter by chapter—studying a focused set of Rules and the timeless business books behind them.\n\n\n\nThe room is intentionally small and peer-driven\, allowing leaders at different stages to challenge\, mentor\, and sharpen one another through real experience. You’ll hear how the same Rule holds up across industries\, ownership structures\, and seasons of leadership—and where it breaks if misapplied. The goal isn’t agreement. It’s clarity\, earned through reading\, discussion\, and thoughtful application—by the book.\n\n\n\n– \n\n\n\nAs Executives’ Club Members\, you have the opportunity to host By The Book at your business or comfortable location of your choice.\n\n\n\nEmail Kurt to host an upcoming month in 2026
URL:https://the100.online/event/avoiding-the-common-pitfalls-by-the-book/
LOCATION:To Be Determined
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