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 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...
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...
Raising a round of investment won't do your company much good if you burn through it. Here's how and why most startups waste much of their early funds. ...
When a business transitions from a startup to a small business, so must its leadership. Here are six ways founders and CEOs should be adapting along with their business as it continues to grow. ...
Growth is good, right? For small businesses with hidden issues, growth can expose these problems and turn them into toxic disasters. Here are five instances where growth can be toxic. ...
In the early days of my tech startup, Zdi, we were a small, tight-knit group that loved to work and hang out with each other. Because the team was small, just a few people to start, spending time each day with individual employees was easy,...