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In our previous blog, we discussed the sixth and final thing that only a CEO can do, Engaging Stakeholders and why that matters.  This week, I wanted to talk about “how” you do that!  Here are four practical steps that you, as a mid-market CEO, can implement to strengthen stakeholder engagement and ensure that everyone feels connected

Engaging Stakeholders  As a CEO, your ability to connect with stakeholders—both internal and external—has a profound impact on your organization’s success. For CEOs in the mid-market as well as Fortune 500, Engaging Stakeholders is essential to aligning interests, building trust, and ensuring the long-term growth of your business. GREAT CEOs treat stakeholder engagement as a core priority.

Board Effectiveness: A CEO’s Crucial Responsibility Board effectiveness is one of the six things that only the CEO can do!  Yet, many CEOs overlook this critical area, leading to underperformance. Recognizing the signs of a low-performing board is the first step to improving it. Common symptoms of an ineffective board include disengagement, a narrow focus on operations and financials, and

The Silent Killer: Lack of Alignment Do you have a silent killer lurking in your organization without realizing it? It’s more common than you think. Many mid-market CEOs take on additional tasks to push the company to the next level, often overlooking signs of misalignment. You might hear phrases like, “We’re moving too slowly” or

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

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

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

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

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

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