CEOs: Do you have an “exit strategy” for your reign? I’ve been talking a little about the initial steps to consider before selling your business, but succession planning is a different animal. CEOs often don’t want to SELL, but rather leave the business in the hands...
CEOs: Do you have a “people leader” within your ranks? This is something that has become increasingly important in organizations, necessitated by several factors that have emerged in the recent past. For example, the rise of remote work, increased focus on workplace diversity, and the growing importance...
CEOs: What is one of the most valuable components of your company? Could it be your employee base? It should be! You can have the greatest ideas in the world, but unless you have a workforce to help execute them, your vision will go nowhere. CEOs who place...
CEOs: Have you ever thought of technology as a “threat” to your business operations? In last week’s post, I shared some of the BENEFITS tech affords CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and COOs. Just as yin must have a yang (and vice versa), tech also presents some challenges....
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: 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...