Archive - Thinking in Quarters

Do we even need human consultants in the AI era?

I answered this and other thorny questions in my latest lightning lesson. Plus, check out my group coaching circle!

Aug 14 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

July 2025

Getting your blurb right

5 well-written blurbs that book conversations with clients.

Jul 31 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

Let's talk about your blurb

A well-written blurb will help build trust and book a call with your prospect.

Jul 17 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

June 2025

Should You “Rent” an Exec for Your Startup?

In a recent First Round Review article, I walk you through why, when and how early-stage founders can tap fractional execs to learn and grow faster.

Jun 26 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

July 2024

Your Values Are Being Challenged All The Time

Dissect the forces that can throw your company values off in a major way

Jul 30, 2024 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

June 2024

Do You Have A Compass? + I'm building a course on Maven!

More sporadic thoughts on when company values matter // a fun announcement!

Jun 25, 2024 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

April 2024

Find the Sacred Pie

Some quick thoughts on nurturing culture while honoring a company's nature

Apr 10, 2024 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

September 2023

Solving the Puzzle of Communicating Well with Execs

.... and anyone else who isn't on your project team.

Sep 6, 2023 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

July 2023

Invest in Yourself (Dear, New Ops Leader | Part 5)

Beware of the backslide, and other sage advice from the Op pros.

Jul 12, 2023 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

June 2023

The Silent Killer of Your Operating Practice: Fear

A must-read for any new Ops leader (guest post for First Round Review)

Jun 21, 2023 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

Stay Heads Up, While Heads Down (Dear, New Ops Leader | Part 4)

The art of using context to focus on what matters to the business

Jun 14, 2023

May 2023

Don't Lick the Cookie (Dear, New Ops Leader | Part 3)

Why you should own temporarily, and master the art of the transition

May 25, 2023 •

Amanda Schwartz Ramirez

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