C-Suite
Why Strong Leaders Stall at The Top At the C-suite level, leadership stops being about decisions and starts being about which decisions can survive visibility, politics, and consequence. That shift catches even proven executives off guard. Up to that point, most executives succeed by being exceptional specialists: they own a…
Most people never see what really happens behind the closed doors of executive advisory. They assume it’s coaching with better titles — reflective questions, personal insights, and a few action items. But the truth is this: Senior executives don’t bring me in for reflection. They bring me in when the…
(And How to Fix it Before 2026) As many of my clients start to plan for 2026, I’ve been thinking about a pattern I’ve observed in hundreds of strategic planning sessions. Picture this: A newly appointed CEO sits at the head of a conference table, surrounded by their leadership team.…
Adding Value When You Don’t Think You Have Any: A C-Suite Leader’s Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome You’re sitting in a high-stakes senior leadership team meeting. The conversation swirls around complex supply chain issues, technical specifications, or financial derivatives – topics far from your core expertise. Your palms sweat. Your…
Stepping into the C-Suite isn’t just a career move. It’s a mindset shift. And nothing accelerates (or derails) executive success faster than the assumptions you bring with you.Many leaders believe they have a solid grasp on the reality inside their organization. And why wouldn’t they? Reports are coming in. Meetings…
Turbulence management is more important than ever… If you’re waiting for the waters to calm, you’re going to be waiting a long time. Today’s business environment isn’t heading back to “normal.” It’s more like permanent whitecaps—volatile, fast-changing, and full of unexpected undercurrents. As a senior leader, you’re not just steering…
Congratulations. You’ve got a seat at the proverbial table! Whether you’ve got a c-level title or not, your seat on the leadership team gives you influence as well as a lot of responsibility to balance. I’ve been coaching and consulting with C-Level leaders for nearly 30 years. I have seen…
If you are starting a new executive role or onboarding executives into roles where it is important that they hit the ground running and contribute quickly, there are a few things you should know. Data shows that rigorous executive onboarding programs can reduce time to full productivity by 40% and…
As we face another year of adapting to disruption and driving growth in a landscape of rapid change organizations and leaders need these 3 strategies to set themselves up for success.
As the excitement of landing a new executive role sinks in, the pressure begins. How will you demonstrate visible leadership in your first 100 days? Can you be sure you will make a significant enough contribution early on to validate the company’s choice in hiring you? How will you build…
I’ve had a lot of conversations lately about building competency models. I’ve built a lot of them and frankly, I’m not sure I get the value-add, given some much larger, more concrete priorities, but here’s what I’ve been told when I asked why the company wanted to invest the time…