More Thoughts for CEOs

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Strategies for CEOs in 2025

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2024 has tested your ability to handle uncertainty, with economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and technological disruptions shaping your business environment. Success in 2025 will hinge on your adaptability and strategic planning skills. Reflecting on 2024: Lessons Learned Let’s take a moment to reflect on the key trends that shaped 2024: These factors created a decision-making … Read more

Find the Balance Between Control and Empowerment for the CEO

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Your success as a CEO hinges on a single decision you make hundreds of times each day – when do you take control, and when do you let go? Balancing when to take charge and when to delegate determines your company’s ability to scale, innovate, and outperform your competitors. Mastering the balance between control and … Read more

How to Prepare for the Workplace of 2025

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Having coached many CEOs over the years, I’ve witnessed the rapid evolution of our work environment and culture. The future of work isn’t a distant concept—it’s happening now and transforming productivity, collaboration, and leadership. In this article, I’ll share insights on how work is changing and provide actionable strategies to help you prepare to manage … Read more

How to Adapt Your Leadership Style for Different Generations

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As a CEO coach, I’ve guided many leaders through the complexities of managing a multi-generational workforce. Inspiring and leading across age groups is a cornerstone of modern leadership. I’ll share actionable insights to help you navigate this multi-generational landscape effectively. The Generational Spectrum Your workforce may span four generations: While stereotypes exist for each group, … Read more

Dealing With Difficult Employees as the CEO

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Dealing with tough employees is a tough job for any CEO. Managing different personalities in the workplace can be tricky, and is one of the challenges that separates an average leader from a great one. Here are some ways to deal with tough employees, and advice on turning problems into opportunities for growth and productivity … Read more

How to Create a Powerful Compensation Plan for Your Business

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As a CEO, you’re not just steering the ship—you’re building the engine that powers it. And that engine is powered by your team. But here’s the cold, hard truth: even the most passionate employees won’t run on goodwill forever. A robust compensation plan isn’t just a cost; it’s your secret weapon for attracting top talent, … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Performance Management for CEOs

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I’ve witnessed firsthand how effective employee performance management can transform organizations. This guide will provide actionable insights to improve performance management, elevate your leadership skills, and drive your company’s success. Effective employee performance management aligns individual efforts with organizational goals. It’s not just about annual reviews; it’s a holistic approach that can significantly impact your … Read more

Strategies for Navigating a Startup Pivot – A CEO’s Guide

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With 25 years of CEO experience I’ve navigated the complexities of organizational growth from every vantage point, including startup pivots. In this post we’ll talk about startup pivots. A pivot is more than just performing strategic adjustments. Pivots are life changing, they will alter the entire direction of your company. A Startup CEO leading a … Read more

HR for Startup CEOs: Strategies for Hiring Your First Head of HR

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When you’re the CEO of a growing venture, you’re no stranger to wearing multiple hats. From product development to sales, you’ve likely had your hands in every aspect of your business. But as your company expands, there comes a time when juggling responsibilities becomes too much, especially human resource management. That’s when you need to … Read more

Ensuring You Have the Right People for Success: Assessing Your Team

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As I think about the Olympics, I’m reminded of the meticulous process coaches go through to build their dream teams. The process is similar to what we do in the business world. As a CEO coach, I am often asked, “How can I determine if I’ve got the right team?” It’s a critical question because … Read more