Articles by Phil Klutts

About Phil Klutts

Phil Klutts helps businesses and leaders navigate from where they are to where they want to be. His leadership experience spans teams and projects at all levels of organizations, from Fortune 200 companies to startups. As a coach and consultant, he helps leaders gain the clarity and confidence they need to succeed.
Phil is the Managing Partner at Edmond Business and Founder at 405 Leadership Advisors, but finds the most satisfaction in raising his two boys with Tara, his wife of over 17 years. They live in Edmond and stay engaged in the community through church, school, and various other organizations.

The Checklist Manifesto 

By Phil Klutts | November 14, 2024

Often some of the most profound learnings and impactful changes are simple in theory. The checklist is one of those things. A simple checklist can make a huge difference, especially in repetitive, high-impact situations. 

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Turning Fragility Into Agility

By Phil Klutts | September 23, 2024

“Turning Fragility Into Agility” by Jeffrey Tefertiller offers a comprehensive guide for executives looking to revolutionize their approach to service delivery. In addition to being an author, Jeffrey is a business owner, IT leader, adjunct professor, and Edmond resident. He directs his experience and viewpoints at IT leaders, but this book has some takeaways that will benefit leaders in any service-related functions.

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Ken Bryan, City of Edmond Director of Planning

Ken Bryan leads Edmond planning

By Phil Klutts | September 10, 2024

City planning plays a critical role in supporting local businesses. Through thoughtful planning, cities create environments encouraging business growth by ensuring efficient infrastructure, well-designed commercial spaces, and balanced zoning. This process helps businesses thrive by facilitating access to transportation, ensuring smooth operations, and promoting sustainable development that attracts both customers and talent.

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New villas at Touchmark at Coffee Creek

Touchmark at Coffee Creek expands

By Phil Klutts | August 16, 2024

Touchmark at Coffee Creek, known for providing full-service retirement living, is enhancing its offerings with 31 new villas on its 25-acre campus in Edmond. The villas target active adults over 55 seeking a blend of independence and community support.

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10x is Easier than 2x

By Phil Klutts | July 23, 2024

Most of us want to have to have more in life and business. And to get more we think we need to work more. “10x is Easier than 2x” refutes this idea and argues that you can “achieve more by doing less.”

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Edmond’s first low-waste refillery

By Phil Klutts | July 19, 2024

In September 2023, Edmond welcomed its first low-waste refillery, a unique business dedicated to sustainability and community well-being. This innovative store offers non-toxic, organic products that are good for consumers and beneficial for the planet. Customers can bring their containers or use one from the community shelf to refill various products, helping to reduce waste and live more sustainably.

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Now Before Next

By Phil Klutts | June 18, 2024

Leaders and business professionals constantly face decisions and compromises about where to focus their energy and what ideas to pursue. This battle takes many forms and often causes personal and professional frustrations. Jantzen Miller, my friend and fellow Edmond resident, has written a book on overcoming this struggle and finding success by stewarding the resources we already have. 

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Material World

By Phil Klutts | May 16, 2024

Material World won’t catch your eye as a business book, but that’s one of the reasons why I want to share it with you. This book made it to my hands as a vacation read—not a work-related book but one that would still engage my mind. Despite my intention to escape, I continued to find business frameworks and relevant tidbits as I read through Spring Break. 

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Autmow of OKC

By Phil Klutts | April 16, 2024

Edmond resident Jason Scott could not find a local repair shop or feasible solution to repair his robotic lawn mower, so he started working on how to solve the problem. After some research, Scott created an LLC and applied to join as a licensee of a national brand, Autmow. He is now on the leading edge of lawn mowing technology and one of the only providers in Edmond and the metro. Being a part of the Autmow national network means customers gain expertise and experience with a local touch.

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Clear Thinking

By Phil Klutts | February 29, 2024

Shane Parrish spent his early career as a cybersecurity expert for the Canadian government in what he calls a “three letter agency” during a time of increased pressure and demanding workload due to growing hacking threats. He started an anonymous website and blog focused on self-improvement and better decision-making based on his own learning and desire to improve.

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