Founder takeaway
Do not let planning and efficiency become substitutes for competitive progress. Make someone—ultimately the CEO—accountable for tracking whether the company is gaining or losing market share, using imperfect but directionally useful evidence.
Why it matters
A company can hit internal targets while losing ground to competitors. Monitoring market share keeps the leadership team focused on external outcomes and helps expose when operational improvements are not translating into a stronger market position.
Put it to work
At your next executive meeting, ask: “What evidence shows we gained or lost share this quarter, and what will we change based on that signal?”