Working Theories
Working Theories is a field journal of real-time insights, lessons, and reflections from building businesses
Written by
David Riggs
Connect
Apr 28, 2026
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3 min read
discomfort is not a business reason
Apr 21, 2026
4 min read
the contractor model that got you here is strangling what comes next
Apr 14, 2026
your quietest team member might be your biggest risk
Mar 24, 2026
Why sudden improvement after a warning is a signal to investigate, not celebrate
Mar 18, 2026
Why the metric you're tracking is costing you sleep you don't need to lose
Mar 3, 2026
6 min read
Why every leadership team is carrying a balance they haven't checked in 90 days
Feb 18, 2026
5 min read
I bet you're not certain
Feb 11, 2026
7 min read
Feb 3, 2026