Running Room is where I share stories, case studies, and lessons from the field — grounded insights to help small businesses create space for better operations, stronger teams, and smarter growth.

I call it Running Room because that’s what I try to give every client: room to run, simplifying the “more to manage”.

Tom Hancock, consultant and author of Running Room, a blog about operations, clarity, and leadership for small businesses.
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Field Note No. 5 - Fire and Rain

When a brush-pile fire met a Carolina downpour, neither wanted to lose. Hours later, a single kick brought it roaring back. Leadership isn’t always about adding more fuel; sometimes it’s just knowing where to make space for air. The Reignition Principle—nature’s reminder to breathe.

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