CEOs

How Midsize Companies Can Thrive In the Great Resignation

In the wake of the Great Resignation, a seismic shift is occurring in the job market. Big bureaucratic organizations are witnessing an exodus of employees seeking greener pastures and more fulfilling work experiences. For midsize companies, this presents a golden opportunity to attract top talent and enhance their competitive edge.…

5 Critical Insights for New C-Suite Leaders

The leap from functional leadership to the C-suite is more than just a promotion. Above all, it’s a fundamental transformation in how you must think, act, and lead. Here are 5 critical insights every new C-Suite leader needs to know to navigate this career transition successfully. Embrace the Identity Shift.…

How to Be Known for Handling Feedback Well

Few things build gravitas faster than keeping your cool and doing the right thing in a moment of visible pressure. And there are few situations with more visible pressure than when a leader receives feedback in front of others. This situation gets elevated quickly when “others” includes the board, or…

Storytelling With The “TBARN” Model

Have you received feedback that you need to be more succinct? Has your CEO or peers commented on improving your storytelling ability? Does it sometimes feel like people are losing interest when you’re sharing necessary details? Telling a great business “story” is a critical skill in the C-Suite. Being concise…

Resenteeism: Unproductive and Resentful Employees

Are you tired of hearing about “quiet quitting” (the latest trend where employees stay on your payroll but do the bare minimum because they are burned out and feeling underappreciated)? Does part of you keep thinking these snowflakes need to buck up and work? Well, wait until you hear about…

Rising Above Assimilation: Why Traditional Plans No Longer Work

Assimilation or Integration? When taking on a new position, senior leaders often grapple with the challenge of finding the most effective way to transition into executive roles.  You want to demonstrate visible leadership fast… to drive the change you were hired to make. But you don’t want to alienate the…

Quiet Quitting: How CEOs Can Stop the Trend

Are you worried that some percentage of your workforce is checked out? You’ve probably heard of ‘quiet quitting’, but how can you be sure it isn’t happening in your organization? I view engaged employees as those who act like they own the place even when the boss is not around.…

Unwritten Ways To Get A Promotion

As a senior executive coach, I work with high-performing executives at a variety of companies across many different industries. Admittedly, most are large companies with a few exceptions. One of the most rewarding things about this job is the ability to see patterns and help clients see around “corners” so…

5 Expectations of the C-Suite

Do you run a company and sometimes wondering what expectations you should set for your C-Suite team? Do you scratch your head and wonder if they really “get” it? Or does it feel like you’re playing whack-a-mole resolving issues that should never get to you in the first place? After…