Brian Formato

Human capital consultant @groovemgmt, @leadersurf1, speaker, author and passionate executive coach focused on highlighting strengths

[Brian Formato @bformato]

Becoming corporate isn't the death of startup culture. It's the birth of necessary structure. It's how you ensure you're still here to scale the next mountain. Read my full article here: https://t.co/AJZA6TV6FE 5/5 #scaling #startups #businessgrowth #groovemanagement #leadership

[Brian Formato @bformato]

In 1994, Jim Collins identified 18 "visionary companies" for Built to Last. Despite 32 years of major disruptors—iPhone, 5G, AI—all 18 have managed to survive. Being corporate insulated them and made them stronger. 4/5

[Brian Formato @bformato]

Having advised @Databricks since they were a 300-person team, I vividly recall their CRO, Ron Gabrisko, imploring his sales leaders to remember: "Heroics don't scale". He knew building a billion-dollar business required a systems approach. 3/5

[Brian Formato @bformato]

The stigma: "Corporate" means bureaucratic, slow, risk-averse, controlling. The reality: Becoming corporate means implementing systemic routines (like Team Timeouts) that foster agility, not stifle it. It's a rite of passage for growth. 2/5

[Brian Formato @bformato]

"Are we becoming corporate?" During a recent QBR with a scaling client, one leader asked me this question with noticeable disappointment. My internal thought? "Is that a bad thing?" 1/5

[Groove Management @groovemgmt]

Business is a team sport.
So why do we stop celebrating when we win?
NFL teams practice end zone dances.
Most work teams don’t even pause.

What happens when your team scores?
👇
https://t.co/xZD1La5Xi1
#celebration #teamwork #swagger #endzonedance

[Groove Management @groovemgmt]

We just published our annual ‘Techie Gift Guide' — would love feedback, what items would you add? https://t.co/J74dCUj2HN What's on your list for 2025? #giftguide #christmaslist #technology

[Brian Formato @bformato]

Efoiling is one of the fastest growing watersports and @waydootech has made the sport even more accessible with their affordable high quality efoils. Read our full review with links to purchase at a discount. https://t.co/konQR2GDAP #efoil #surfing #waydoo

[LeaderSurf @leadersurf1]

At the LeaderSurf leadership development program we engage participants in experiential learning and we take the classroom outside. Which environment would best fuel your learning. Take the poll and comment below #experientiallearning #leadershipdevelopment #outside

[Groove Management @groovemgmt]

The advent of AI is rapidly reshaping the world of work. Are you ready to lead through this sea change? Learning to surf will help you harness the AI waves of change.
https://t.co/g7ZpMszHII #surfing #leadership #transformation #AI #seachange

[Brian Formato @bformato]

Are you a micro-doer or are you putting leverage to work as a leader? https://t.co/t0IqNWhScb #leadership #leverage #microdoer

[Brian Formato @bformato]

How does your work team celebrate success virtually? https://t.co/khScrgopr6 #applause #culture #success

[Brian Formato @bformato]

A week ago the AA flight from Charlotte to Heathrow had a satellite issue and was diverted to JFK. Tonight the plane has windshield wiper issue. Come on @AmericanAir #incompetence #travel #AmericanAirlines

[Brian Formato @bformato]

Still searching for an extra cool techie gift? https://t.co/TWrPYMltMC Check out the @groovemgmt gift guide. #gifts #technology #giftguide

[Heimdall Power @HeimdallPower]

😎 INTRODUCING OUR NEW PRESIDENT!

🌟 We are very proud and happy to introduce you to our new President of Heimdall Power Inc., Brita Osmundsvaag Formato.

🥳 Read more about Brita's impressive background from the energy industry through the link below
https://t.co/Bla4SmwzUY

[Brian Formato @bformato]

@damonhemmerding No deal. She values something else more than your time.

[Brian Formato @bformato]

@elonmuskADO Twitter

[Brian Formato @bformato]

@damonhemmerding I heard that same term today from my daughter. Wonder where she learned it 😎

[Brian Formato @bformato]

Celebrating a white Christmas in Norway

[Brian Formato @bformato]

I am happy to say, I don't know the answer. A simple yet powerful statement that opens the mind and the relationship to new learning.
https://t.co/yGjrVgfHL5

#answers #questions #authenticity #vulnerability #learningmindset