Can You Scale Revenue Without Sacrificing Values? (Lessons from a CEO)

12/11/2025 1h 8min Episodio 33

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Is it possible to scale a company to substantial revenues while nurturing a truly values-driven, people-centric culture without sacrificing purpose? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You," host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Mike Chaput, CEO of Endsight, to explore this compelling question. Mike shares his journey from the founding of Endsight to its current success, emphasizing the significance of a people-centric culture and the alignment of vision with daily operations.Tune in and you will develop your own unique insights into how a well-crafted vision can include all stakeholders, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved. Mike discusses the iterative nature of core values and how they guide company culture and decisions. He also fleshes out the pros and cons of setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs) to inspire and motivate teams.The role of vision in inspiring employees and stakeholdersStrategies for engaging employees and executing strategic plansThe impact of one-on-one meetings on organizational cultureHow accountability drives performance and growthJoin us as we uncover the secrets to building a high-performing organization that stands the test of time. Tune in to discover how you can apply these principles to your own business journey.Episode Show Notes and Deep Dive:📚 Deep Dive, Show Notes and Reference Reading: https://www.awayre.com/scale-revenue-values-leadership-ceo-lessons/Connect with Mike Chaput:🌐 Website: https://www.endsight.net🔗 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchaput/"The Business Philosopher Within You" Podcast:🎬🎙️📖 Website: https://www.awayre.com/business-philosopher-within-you-podcast/🦸‍♀️Be a Guest: https://www.awayre.com/business-philosopher-within-you-podcast-guest/🤔 Podcast: The Business Philosopher Within You Podcast 📇 Episode: 33📜 Format: Full Episode📅 Date: November 12, 2025👨‍💼 Guest: Mike Chaput, Founder and CEO, Endsight🎙️ Host: Bhavesh NaikCHAPTERS:00:00 - Highlights and Introduction03:34 - The Origin of Endsight06:45 - Understanding Vision in Business13:28 - Inclusive Vision for Success16:22 - Leadership as a Follower of Vision20:20 - Setting Big Hairy Audacious Goals22:14 - Employee Engagement Strategies25:28 - Vision at the Start of Endsight29:35 - Vision, Direction, Lean Practices and Quality Control34:36 - Bringing Vision to Daily Operations38:28 - Executing the Strategic Plan41:15 - Importance of One-on-One Meetings45:33 - Accountability as a Leadership Tool51:21 - Accountability Practices at Endsight55:33 - Defining Core Values57:50 - Embracing the Business Philosopher Mindset59:36 - Identifying Core Values1:08:27 - End of Part 1: Vision and Values | Part 2 Covers: Strategies and Disciplines~~~Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (Thank You!): https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn~~~

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