Growth is an exciting part of any business journey. It brings new opportunities, expands your market reach, and can ultimately lead to greater success. However, it's also a double-edged sword with its own unique set of challenges, or “growing pains.” Here, I explore four common issues...
Four-day work week: yay, nay, or neutral? Your answer might depend on your role. It is an important conversation to have, as many companies—small, midsize, or large—are either already implementing this model or are thinking about it. As a CEO or other business leader, it’s perfectly reasonable to...
As a business leader, how do you deal with the “unexpected”? In the dynamic world of business, the unexpected is not merely a possibility; it is a guarantee. How we, as leaders, navigate these unforeseen challenges defines not only our personal growth but the resilience and...
I’ve learned a lot since being more active on LinkedIn. What I haven’t quite figured out yet is why more C-suite and other business leaders aren’t taking advantage of the platform. They might be “on” LinkedIn, but aren’t active and lack an updated profile (some don’t...
CEOs: Having a COO or CFO on your team shouldn’t be a luxury. The key word here is “shouldn’t.” But, for some businesses, it is—a role they cannot afford to implement, from a financial perspective. That said, the decision to not bring on a full-time leader may...
As a business leader, what would you do with an extra hour in your day? In our fast-paced world, time is a commodity more precious than gold. Each day, we strive to maximize productivity, juggle responsibilities, and somehow find a moment for ourselves. But imagine, just...
Mirror, mirror, on the wall… In a quest for success, it's easy to get caught up in numbers that look impressive on paper but don't truly contribute to your business goals. I'm talking about the allure of "vanity metrics," those seductive figures—which, while gratifying, often mask...
CEOs: How resistant are you to change (or welcoming of it)? As leaders, CEOs hold the compass that guides their organizations through uncharted waters. However, this journey is fraught with the constant challenge of change. Resistance to change is a natural human instinct, rooted in the comfort...
CEOs: How did you arrive at your position in the C-suite? Were you brought up through the company ranks or an “outside” hire? One might think the latter would be more challenging, given that external CEOs likely have a big learning curve when jumping into a...
CEOs: If you’re thinking about selling your business, have you performed an operational assessment? I’ve been sharing Vlogs on this topic (I’m already up to Part 5 of the “Selling Your Business” series!). I wanted to go back a few, though, and revisit why it’s so...