It might sound counterintuitive—especially to founders who’ve poured everything into building their business from scratch—but it’s a truth more CEOs need to embrace: Your job isn’t to be needed everywhere. Your job is to build something that works—even when you’re not in the room. In the early...
Ever feel like you’re scaling a mountain, while also mapping out the trail? As a CEO, that analogy likely hits close to home. You’re not only responsible for charting the course to reach the summit but also for tackling each obstacle along the way. Every...
Are you focusing too much on selling? At first glance, it may seem like a silly question—after all, sales are the lifeblood of any business. Without them, no company can survive. But, if your sole focus is on increasing sales, you might be overlooking a critical...
CEOs: Who’s your go-to when it comes to executing your vision? For many, it’s the COO. But, if you don’t have that kind of relationship, it might be worth exploring. While it’s not an issue in every scenario, here’s something to consider: A one-sided dynamic never leads...
Embarking on the journey to acquire a business is an exhilarating step for any entrepreneur or investor. It promises new opportunities for growth and expansion but also comes with its fair share of complexities and challenges. To navigate this intricate process successfully, it's crucial to understand...
In the competitive landscape of today's business world, the question often arises: what truly sets successful companies apart from the rest? While there are various factors at play, one crucial element stands out—it's the people behind the scenes who make all the difference. The Power of...
CEOs: How often do you ask yourself WHO the person is (or people are) to take you to the next level, solve pressing problems, and execute like a champ? I’m thinking about this after completing a recent read, Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger...
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...
CEOs: If you’re not achieving your idea of “success,” what’s stopping you? This is a loaded question, because a lot of CEOs—more than you’d think—haven’t actually defined what success means to THEM. Not their competition, not their staff, not even others who have a stake in...