First Principles with Mike Chaput

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First Principles is a podcast for builders and operators, the people who make things happen. Hosted by Mike Chaput, founder of Endsight, it is a show that is more than theory and more than talk. Each episode brings proven business leaders to the table to test ideas against real-world experience and see what actually holds up.

This is not armchair leadership. It is a living conversation between people who have built, scaled, and led, now opening their playbooks for debate and scrutiny by the next generation of business thinkers. Together, we break big ideas down to their first principles so you can apply them in your own business, team, or craft.

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Sep 10, 2025

Lions, Bees, and Business Plans: The Biology of High-Performing Teams

Sep 10, 2025

8 min

CEO of Endsight, Mike Chaput, shares a powerful business analogy connecting the instincts of lions, bees, and zebras to the strategies of high-performing teams. 🦁🐝

In this thought-provoking talk, he breaks down how focus, clarity, and shared goals can make or break a company’s success. From choosing the right "zebra" to chase, to fractionating massive goals down to daily actions, this video dives deep into why strategy alone isn't enough — execution is everything.

If you're building a team, leading a business, or just want a fresh perspective on goal-setting and performance, this one's for you.

🎯 Featuring insights on:

The predator vs. prey mindset

The OnePage Business Plan

Setting a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)

Tying purpose to profit

Translating strategy into action

🔥 Don’t just work hard — work smart, aligned, and on purpose.

Sep 10, 2025

8 min