{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Pinnacle Consulting Incorporated ","home_page_url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca","description":"Pinnacle Consulting Incorporated ","author":{"name":"Pinnacle Consulting Incorporated "},"items":[{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-founder-ceiling-the-biggest-growth-barrier-isnt-your-market","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2031%2C%202026%2C%2011_06_39%20AM.png\"/><p>By Jessie Charlton</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-founder-ceiling-the-biggest-growth-barrier-isnt-your-market","title":"The Founder Ceiling: The Biggest Growth Barrier Isn't Your Market","summary":"By Jessie Charlton","date_modified":"2026-07-31T14:52:26Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-hot-sauce-rule-why-great-leaders-need-boundaries","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2031%2C%202026%2C%2010_31_29%20AM.png\"/><p>By Jessie Charlton</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-hot-sauce-rule-why-great-leaders-need-boundaries","title":"The Hot Sauce Rule: Why Great Leaders Need Boundaries","summary":"By Jessie Charlton","date_modified":"2026-07-31T14:39:09Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/i-can-usually-tell-whats-holding-a-company-back-within-30-mins","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2015%2C%202026%2C%2003_36_21%20PM.png\"/><p>Not because I'm that smart.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/i-can-usually-tell-whats-holding-a-company-back-within-30-mins","title":"I can usually tell what's holding a company back within 30 mins","summary":"Not because I'm that smart.","date_modified":"2026-07-15T19:36:55Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/stop-being-the-answer-to-every-question","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2015%2C%202026%2C%2012_11_29%20PM.png\"/><p>f your team asks you 100 questions a day...</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/stop-being-the-answer-to-every-question","title":"Stop Being the Answer to Every Question","summary":"f your team asks you 100 questions a day...","date_modified":"2026-07-15T16:14:28Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/be-the-leader-you-intend-to-be","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2015%2C%202026%2C%2012_02_09%20PM.png\"/><p>Most leaders don't wake up and decide to become reactive.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/be-the-leader-you-intend-to-be","title":"Be the Leader You Intend to Be","summary":"Most leaders don't wake up and decide to become reactive.","date_modified":"2026-07-15T16:02:47Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-mirror-test%E2%84%A2-the-fastest-way-to-see-whats-holding-you-back","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2013%2C%202026%2C%2012_27_44%20PM.png\"/><p>When founders call me, they usually tell me what they think the problem is.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-mirror-test%E2%84%A2-the-fastest-way-to-see-whats-holding-you-back","title":"The Mirror Test™: The Fastest Way to See What's Holding You Back","summary":"When founders call me, they usually tell me what they think the problem is.","date_modified":"2026-07-13T16:28:11Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/stop-hiring-great-leaders-then-treating-them-like-managers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2013%2C%202026%2C%2012_00_15%20PM.png\"/><p>One of the biggest frustrations I hear from founders is:</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/stop-hiring-great-leaders-then-treating-them-like-managers","title":"Stop Hiring Great Leaders... Then Treating Them Like Managers","summary":"One of the biggest frustrations I hear from founders is:","date_modified":"2026-07-13T16:00:59Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/why-founders-become-the-bottleneck-and-what-to-do-about-it","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/businesswoman-looking-through-glass-ceiling.webp\"/><p>Every founder starts as the engine of the business.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/why-founders-become-the-bottleneck-and-what-to-do-about-it","title":"Why Founders Become the Bottleneck (And What to Do About It)","summary":"Every founder starts as the engine of the business.","date_modified":"2026-07-12T20:46:12Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/five-signs-your-leadership-team-doesnt-actually-own-their-rocks","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2012%2C%202026%2C%2004_37_25%20PM.png\"/><p>If you're running on EOS®, you've probably heard leaders confidently say:</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/five-signs-your-leadership-team-doesnt-actually-own-their-rocks","title":"Five signs your leadership team doesn't actually own their Rocks.","summary":"If you're running on EOS®, you've probably heard leaders confidently say:","date_modified":"2026-07-12T20:37:58Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/before-you-hire-a-consultant-ask-yourself-this-one-question","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/d63d23d4-2c1d-4377-ae72-1895446d1ce6.png\"/><p>Are You Ready?</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/before-you-hire-a-consultant-ask-yourself-this-one-question","title":"Before You Hire a Consultant, Ask Yourself This One Question...","summary":"Are You Ready?","date_modified":"2026-07-10T16:48:13Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/why-great-people-become-the-wrong-people","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%2023%2C%202026%2C%2012_34_55%20PM.png\"/><p>An Integrator's Perspective on Accountability, Right People Right Seats, and GWC</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/why-great-people-become-the-wrong-people","title":"Why Great People Become the Wrong People","summary":"An Integrator's Perspective on Accountability, Right People Right Seats, and GWC","date_modified":"2026-06-23T16:35:32Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/silence-is-expensive-why-leaders-need-a-constant-team-pulse","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/AdobeStock_647648501-scaled-qslud6p818f7zokwk.jpeg\"/><p>Every company says “we value communication,” yet most still depend on luck and hallway chatter to keep people aligned. The result is predictable: work gets duplicated, decisions feel arbitrary, and morale erodes long bef...</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/silence-is-expensive-why-leaders-need-a-constant-team-pulse","title":"Silence Is Expensive: Why Leaders Need a Constant Team Pulse ","summary":"Every company says “we value communication,” yet most still depend on luck and hallway chatter to keep people aligned. The result is predictable: work gets duplicated, decisions feel arbitrary, and morale erodes long bef...","date_modified":"2026-04-18T14:04:27Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/when-your-greatest-strength-becomes-the-company%E2%80%99s-speed-limit","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/download%20(3)-e42da14.jpeg\"/><p>A field guide for high-performing professionals who suddenly find themselves “in charge”</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/when-your-greatest-strength-becomes-the-company%E2%80%99s-speed-limit","title":"When Your Greatest Strength Becomes the Company’s Speed-Limit","summary":"A field guide for high-performing professionals who suddenly find themselves “in charge”","date_modified":"2026-04-18T13:53:28Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/from-vision-to-runway-12-traits-of-high-impact-leadership","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/download%20(2).jpeg\"/><p>“When the leader improves, everything improves.” – Gino Wickman</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/from-vision-to-runway-12-traits-of-high-impact-leadership","title":"From Vision to Runway: 12 Traits of High-Impact Leadership","summary":"“When the leader improves, everything improves.” – Gino Wickman","date_modified":"2026-04-03T13:19:49Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-quiet-power-of-your-network","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/download%20(7).jpeg\"/><p>Most people think of a network as something you use when you need something.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-quiet-power-of-your-network","title":"The Quiet Power of Your Network","summary":"Most people think of a network as something you use when you need something.","date_modified":"2026-01-15T16:36:50Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/remote-work-is-proven-%E2%80%94-and-it%E2%80%99s-why-some-businesses-are-winning","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/uP40AnjVAxuQQyEEG\"/><p> Remote work isn’t a trend anymore.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/remote-work-is-proven-%E2%80%94-and-it%E2%80%99s-why-some-businesses-are-winning","title":"Remote Work Is Proven — and It’s Why Some Businesses Are Winning ","summary":" Remote work isn’t a trend anymore.","date_modified":"2026-01-13T19:03:53Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/if-your-team-rated-your-leadership-tomorrow-what-would-you-see","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/download%20(4).jpeg\"/><p>Not the version you hope they see.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/if-your-team-rated-your-leadership-tomorrow-what-would-you-see","title":"If your team rated your leadership tomorrow what would you see?","summary":"Not the version you hope they see.","date_modified":"2026-01-11T15:50:00Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/which-type-of-leader-are-you-%E2%80%94-really","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/OgkeA7Z\"/><p> (And What Your Business Needs From You Next)</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/which-type-of-leader-are-you-%E2%80%94-really","title":"Which Type of Leader Are You — Really?","summary":" (And What Your Business Needs From You Next)","date_modified":"2026-01-08T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/why-being-%E2%80%9Cnice%E2%80%9D-slows-teams-down","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/AdobeStock_439772148.jpeg\"/><p> (And What to Replace It With)</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/why-being-%E2%80%9Cnice%E2%80%9D-slows-teams-down","title":"Why Being “Nice” Slows Teams Down","summary":" (And What to Replace It With)","date_modified":"2026-01-07T15:29:10Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-real-question-most-leaders-aren%E2%80%99t-asking","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/download%20(3).jpeg\"/><p> Most leaders are busy asking the right questions.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-real-question-most-leaders-aren%E2%80%99t-asking","title":"The Real Question Most Leaders Aren’t Asking","summary":" Most leaders are busy asking the right questions.","date_modified":"2026-01-06T18:28:40Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-hidden-cost-of-inconsistent-decision-making","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/images%20(1).jpeg\"/><p> (And the Structure That Actually Prevents It)</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-hidden-cost-of-inconsistent-decision-making","title":"The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Decision-Making ","summary":" (And the Structure That Actually Prevents It)","date_modified":"2026-01-05T16:43:47Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/what-high-performing-leadership-teams-do-differently-at-the-start","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/1520134381637.jpeg\"/><p>Every January, leadership teams feel the same pressure:</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/what-high-performing-leadership-teams-do-differently-at-the-start","title":"What High-Performing Leadership Teams Do Differently at the Start","summary":"Every January, leadership teams feel the same pressure:","date_modified":"2026-01-02T16:09:01Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/hiring-in-the-new-year-when-is-the-right-time%E2%80%94and-what-to-do","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/istock-862718244-cbj48l.jpeg\"/><p>Every January, leadership teams feel the same pressure.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/hiring-in-the-new-year-when-is-the-right-time%E2%80%94and-what-to-do","title":"Hiring in the New Year: When Is the Right Time—and What To Do","summary":"Every January, leadership teams feel the same pressure.","date_modified":"2025-12-29T17:13:00Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/are-you-actually-ready-to-grow%E2%80%94or-just-busy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/Business.jpg\"/><p>Most leadership teams say they want growth.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/are-you-actually-ready-to-grow%E2%80%94or-just-busy","title":"Are You Actually Ready to Grow—Or Just Busy?","summary":"Most leadership teams say they want growth.","date_modified":"2025-12-27T20:29:09Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/maximizing-business-growth-with-fractional-integrators","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/businesswoman-looking-through-glass-ceiling.webp\"/><p>Discover a New Path to Business Expansion</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/maximizing-business-growth-with-fractional-integrators","title":"Maximizing Business Growth with Fractional Integrators","summary":"Discover a New Path to Business Expansion","date_modified":"2025-12-27T17:48:29Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/reflection-before-resolution-what-the-past-year-first","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/download%20(1).jpeg\"/><p>As the year comes to a close, many leadership teams feel pressure to quickly move on — to reset goals, refresh plans, and turn their attention to what’s next.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/reflection-before-resolution-what-the-past-year-first","title":"Reflection Before Resolution: What the Past Year Showed You","summary":"As the year comes to a close, many leadership teams feel pressure to quickly move on — to reset goals, refresh plans, and turn their attention to what’s next.","date_modified":"2025-12-27T17:42:10Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/new-year-new-goals-%E2%80%94-same-constraints","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/download.jpeg\"/><p> As a new year begins, leadership teams naturally turn their attention to goal-setting, planning, and growth targets. There’s optimism, energy, and a genuine desire to do things better than the year before.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/new-year-new-goals-%E2%80%94-same-constraints","title":"New Year, New Goals — Same Constraints?","summary":" As a new year begins, leadership teams naturally turn their attention to goal-setting, planning, and growth targets. There’s optimism, energy, and a genuine desire to do things better than the year before.","date_modified":"2025-12-27T17:34:05Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/holiday-etiquette-at-work-how-to-close-the-year-strong","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/Happy%20Holidays.jpeg\"/><p>The holiday season is a time for celebration, reflection, and connection—but in a professional environment, it also comes with a few unspoken rules. Whether you’re interacting with teammates, clients, or partners, a litt...</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/holiday-etiquette-at-work-how-to-close-the-year-strong","title":"Holiday Etiquette at Work: How to Close the Year Strong","summary":"The holiday season is a time for celebration, reflection, and connection—but in a professional environment, it also comes with a few unspoken rules. Whether you’re interacting with teammates, clients, or partners, a litt...","date_modified":"2025-12-18T19:59:11Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-7-symptoms-of-a-company-that-needs-an-experienced-integrator","html_content":"<p> Growing a business is exciting… until it starts to feel heavy.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-7-symptoms-of-a-company-that-needs-an-experienced-integrator","title":"The 7 Symptoms of a Company That Needs an Experienced Integrator ","summary":" Growing a business is exciting… until it starts to feel heavy.","date_modified":"2025-11-19T17:27:18Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/analysis-paralysis-when-smart-teams-stop-moving","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5992\"/><p>In growing businesses, there’s a moment when all the right intentions turn into the wrong kind of energy.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/analysis-paralysis-when-smart-teams-stop-moving","title":"Analysis Paralysis: When Smart Teams Stop Moving","summary":"In growing businesses, there’s a moment when all the right intentions turn into the wrong kind of energy.","date_modified":"2025-11-10T20:09:49Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-secret-to-finding-top-talent-that-most-companies-get-wrong","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5153\"/><p>Finding great people is one of the hardest parts of building a business. Everyone talks about the “war for talent,” but few leaders know the real secret: you don’t find top talent by looking when you need them — you find...</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-secret-to-finding-top-talent-that-most-companies-get-wrong","title":"The Secret to Finding Top Talent (That Most Companies Get Wrong)","summary":"Finding great people is one of the hardest parts of building a business. Everyone talks about the “war for talent,” but few leaders know the real secret: you don’t find top talent by looking when you need them — you find...","date_modified":"2025-10-01T17:10:53Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-rise-of-the-on-demand-integrator-what-it-really-means","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5992\"/><p> When most entrepreneurs think about growing their company, they imagine hiring a dream team of executives: a visionary CEO, a COO, a CFO, a marketing leader. But here’s the truth: for most businesses in the $3M–$50M ran...</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/the-rise-of-the-on-demand-integrator-what-it-really-means","title":"The Rise of the On-Demand Integrator: What It Really Means ","summary":" When most entrepreneurs think about growing their company, they imagine hiring a dream team of executives: a visionary CEO, a COO, a CFO, a marketing leader. But here’s the truth: for most businesses in the $3M–$50M ran...","date_modified":"2025-09-29T13:55:01Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/confessions-of-a-business-owner-who-tried-to-do-it-all-almost","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5208\"/><p>The Hustle Trap</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/confessions-of-a-business-owner-who-tried-to-do-it-all-almost","title":"Confessions of a Business Owner Who Tried to Do It All (Almost)","summary":"The Hustle Trap","date_modified":"2025-09-24T19:03:53Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/why-people-don%E2%80%99t-quit-jobs-%E2%80%94-they-quit-toxic-cultures-and-more","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/jpz6nVk\"/><p> It’s a saying you’ve likely heard before: “People don’t quit jobs, they quit managers.” But the truth goes deeper. When employees leave, it’s rarely about the tasks or the role itself. More often, it’s about the environ...</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/why-people-don%E2%80%99t-quit-jobs-%E2%80%94-they-quit-toxic-cultures-and-more","title":"Why People Don’t Quit Jobs — They Quit Toxic Cultures, and More","summary":" It’s a saying you’ve likely heard before: “People don’t quit jobs, they quit managers.” But the truth goes deeper. When employees leave, it’s rarely about the tasks or the role itself. More often, it’s about the environ...","date_modified":"2025-09-22T10:16:52Z"},{"id":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/breaking-the-5-year-wall-why-most-businesses-stall-and-some-dont","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ce4b9813-a6dd-4e0b-8972-f2591aaa1082/businesswoman-looking-through-glass-ceiling.webp\"/><p>Every business owner starts with the same vision: build something lasting, profitable, and impactful. 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But more often than not, the real issue isn’t the people — it’s the process.</p>","url":"https://fractionalintegrator.ca/insights/f/how-to-build-a-best-in-class-sales-process-and-get-sales-moving","title":"How to Build a Best-in-Class Sales Process (and Get Sales Moving)","summary":"When sales stall, most leaders point fingers: marketing didn’t deliver enough leads, the team isn’t hungry enough, or the market is soft. But more often than not, the real issue isn’t the people — it’s the process.","date_modified":"2025-08-20T14:49:38Z"}]}