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...
CEOs: Do you have any “non-traditional” C-suite roles within your executive team? I was thinking about this after reading an article recently on why companies increasingly need a Chief Trust Officer (CTrO). At first glance, it may seem a bit over-the-top. But, we have witnessed an...
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...
Any executive understands that no two days (or hours, for that matter) are the same. Things continuously pop up and need to be dealt with in an efficient manner. C-suite leaders are masters of the pivot! Still, there are foundational components leadership must keep in mind....
CEOs: Who on your team is your “ride or die”? Is it your COO? There’s a lot to consider here. If you don’t feel like you have one, that could be a problem. Not necessarily in ALL cases, but I want to propose something… A one-sided relationship...
Companies on an upward trajectory undoubtedly face growing pains. It would be unsettling if they didn’t! You know, that “too good to be true” scenario never ends well. Within a growing company, there definitely comes a time when CEOs and their teams need to think about...