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  • Are You Focused on the Wrong Things as a Mid-Market CEO? #3

    We’re in the middle of a series where we’re taking a deeper dive into each of the things that only you, as a CEO, can do! Your Organization Struggles with High Turnover and Low Engagement Is your company experiencing high employee turnover and low engagement? These are clear indicators that something is amiss in your organizational culture

  • Are You Focused on the Wrong Things as a Mid-Market CEO? #2

    We’re counting down the things that only you, as a CEO, can do! Your First Team (Senior Leadership Team) Doesn’t Work Well Together A cohesive senior leadership team is crucial for your company’s success. If your team members are more focused on their individual departments than on the company’s overall success, it’s time to reevaluate your

  • Are You Focused on the Wrong Things as a Mid-Market CEO? #1

    For the next six weeks, we’ll dive deeper into each of the six key areas to ensure you’re focusing on the things only you, as CEO, can do! Spending Too Much Time “In” vs. “On” the Business Are you bogged down by day-to-day operations? If you find yourself avoiding social situations, feeling emotionally exhausted, and isolated in

  • 6 Signs You’re Focused on the Wrong Things as a Mid-Market CEO

    Running a mid-market organization is no small feat, and as the CEO, your focus should be on the strategic activities that only you can drive. But how can you tell if you’re getting pulled into tasks that aren’t yours to handle?  Here are six signs that you might not be focused on the six things

  • Is Your Organization Ready for 2025?

    As we plan for 2025, A great talent management strategy is essential for organizations aiming to achieve long-term success and maintain a competitive edge.  One key tool to help in the process is the 9-Box Talent Assessment. The Value of the 9-Box Talent Assessment Many companies say that Talent is a top priority.  However, I find so many who aren’t taking

  • Having the Right Insight from Customers, Employees, and Stakeholders Can Save You Millions!

    Understanding the needs and preferences of your customers, employees, and stakeholders is crucial for driving your business forward. As you refine your strategic plans for the future, take the time to gather valuable insights from these key groups. Knowing what they like, what they would buy, and what they would never consider purchasing from you

  • Kickstart Your Strategic Planning Process for 2025

    Now that we are well into the third quarter, it’s crucial to begin laying the groundwork for your 2025 strategic planning. September is the perfect time to start, ensuring that your organization is well-prepared to hit the ground running in the new year. Effective strategic planning involves more than just setting goals; it’s about creating a

  • 4 Ways to Build Trust with Your Board

    A significant 76% of CEOs and executives trust their Boards to engage with shareholders, and 68% trust their Boards to make decisions consistent with the company’s purpose and values, according to a recent PWC report. This level of trust doesn’t just happen—it requires focused and intentional effort from the CEO.  Excellent CEOs concentrate on the

  • What Are the Right Success Metrics?

    Success metrics are fundamental for any thriving organization, serving as the backbone for understanding performance and guiding strategic decisions. While financial metrics are crucial, they are typically lagging indicators.  Great organizations also track leading indicators such as engagement, innovation, culture, and operations providing a holistic view of organizational health and success.  The first thing an organization needs

  • Is Your Board of Directors Effective?

    As CEO, there are things that only you can do.  Board Collaboration and Effectiveness is one of them.  Thirty percent (30%) of CEOs rate their Board’s overall performance as excellent or good.  What exacerbates the problem is that 40% of executives say their Boards don’t understand the role of the Board versus the role of management.  That’s shocking!  Here are