CEOs: What is the biggest “tech” challenge you’re facing in 2023? I could list a number of my own, as a fractional COO. There’s both benefits and detriments to adopting technology in a C-suite role, particularly in a post-COVID economy. Why? Technology plays an even more critical role...
CEOs: Are you thinking about selling your business (or “hope” to)? If you're contemplating this as a next step—whether in the next year or five years—the preparation phase is as crucial as the sale itself. Entering this journey, many entrepreneurs underestimate the complexities involved. Adequate preparation...
Here’s one for my nonprofit folks: Do you have a COO within your leadership ranks? If not, do you see the value of the role? In the realm of nonprofit organizations, emphasis typically gravitates towards mission-driven goals and community-focused outcomes. However, achieving these objectives requires not...
CEOs: What is the biggest challenge you currently face in your professional life? I know… it might be difficult to choose between the potholes you regularly encounter. The unprecedented pace of change in recent years has amplified traditional leadership challenges and brought about a fresh set...
CEOs: What is the biggest challenge you face in a leadership position? There are plenty to choose from, being at the helm of your company! There’s really no playbook for being an effective leader. It’s also important to remember that leadership isn't simply about “directing” others. It...
CEOs: What is your definition of “operational efficiency”? Second question, how much emphasis do you put on efficiency in your own company? In today's fast-paced business world, operational efficiency is no longer just a buzzword. It is a critical component of successful organizations. Achieving high levels...
CEOs: Which ways, if any, are you using artificial intelligence (AI) in your business operations? AI is a reality that has infiltrated the business world, and the C-suite needs to understand its implications. AI technologies bring opportunities for unprecedented efficiency and innovation, but they also come...
C-Suite Folks: Who else is suffering from post-pandemic leadership fatigue? If you had to scale it between 1-10, where do you stand (one being the least fatigued, ten being the most)? According to some experts, there’s a sense that we’ve put all that angst behind us—pushing...
CEOs: When you get to the end of your day, how do you generally feel? Like you accomplished everything you wanted to and have a sense of confidence about your company’s performance? Or, like there is never enough time (including “thinking time”) to achieve all of your...
C-suite leadership: Do you have a “recipe” for success within your organization? Like any recipe, it might stray from the ingredients/instructions from time to time. Experienced chefs often take liberty with a traditional recipe. Anyone who has ever seen a show on the Food Network can...