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As a CEO Strategy Coach, I have the privilege of working closely with some of the most influential and dynamic leaders in the business world. Recently, I hosted a roundtable with a group of C-suite executives to discuss the most pressing challenges they face within their senior leadership teams. The insights gathered were both revealing

Your Marketing Department plays a crucial role in driving business growth and profitability. By understanding customer needs, creating value propositions, and effectively communicating those propositions to target audiences, strategic marketing initiatives can significantly impact an organization’s success. To ensure your marketing department is performing optimally, it’s essential to conduct a thorough assessment of its operations,

Ensuring that Operations can match your strategic growth plans is crucial for sustained success. Evaluating your Operations effectively entails assessing different facets of your business processes to ensure they are efficient, productive, and in line with organizational objectives.  In a mid-market services company, operations may encompass several key functions such as: So how can you ensure

In today’s business landscape, where the war for talent continues to be a critical concern for CEOs, the role of the Human Resources (HR) Department has never been more pivotal. As organizations strive for growth and success, assessing the effectiveness of the HR Department becomes imperative to ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives. Here

The alignment between marketing and sales has never been more crucial in modern businesses. As organizations navigate the evolving landscape shaped by the pandemic, the synergy between these two departments holds the key to unlocking growth opportunities and driving success, particularly in the B2B space. In this blog post, we explore 12 actionable steps to

Succession planning is not just a buzzword—it’s a critical aspect of organizational leadership that ensures continuity and long-term success. As the CEO, you play a pivotal role in driving this process and setting the stage for seamless leadership transitions. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the key responsibilities and best practices for CEOs in succession planning:

In today’s business landscape, success goes beyond strategic planning and execution—it hinges on the underlying culture of the organization.  According to Bain & Company, a staggering 70% of business leaders consider culture to be the greatest source of competitive advantage.  But what exactly is organizational culture, and why does it matter?Culture serves as the backbone

We’re knee-deep into the second quarter. It’s time for CEOs and their leadership teams to take a step back and assess the performance of their organization. Taking time “on” the business to assess what’s working and what’s not can provide invaluable insights into areas that require improvement and those that deserve celebration. Areas of Evaluation: 1. Operations: Assess the efficiency and effectiveness

Are your 1:1 leadership discussions yielding the results you desire?  The Leadership team is the lynchpin for growth and change in an organization.  As a CEO, your interactions with your leadership team play a crucial role in talent management, execution and ultimately within your organization. However, you only have so much time in your month, week, and day.   It’s

In the fast-paced world of mid-market business, growth is the ultimate goal. Yet, many CEOs find themselves hitting roadblocks when it comes to taking their organizations to the next level. If you’re feeling frustrated with the lack of performance in certain areas of your company, you’re not alone. This common challenge often stems from a fundamental truth: what