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Resources for Becoming a Better CEO
We’ve published a ton of content on being a CEO: what the role entails, how to do it more effectively, and even common mistakes that CEOs should try to avoid. To help you get access to all of these in one place, here is a compiled list of all of the resources that we have provided in the past. Hope this helps as a handy guide to level up your leadership!
Use the Personal Leverage Exercise to Be Happier at Work
When your people are optimizing the way they spend their time and effort, it serves them AND the organization. Your team is happier and more productive, and the company sees the benefit in lower turnover, increased profitability, and higher customer satisfaction.
Get Out of Business Operations and Step Up as CEO
I’ve helped many leadership teams make tough decisions when it comes to “good enough” employees. These are often some of the most loyal folks who may even be a great cultural fit. But when it comes down to it, the company needs someone different in their seat. Here’s the irony: although so many CEOs have seen how being “good enough” holds back the business, they don’t ever think it applies to them.
Avoid These Mistakes When Hiring Your Leadership Team
Executive comp is one of the hardest things for growing businesses to get right. Bringing the right people on board really is 90% of the success of your company. But finding the right people and getting them to stick around? That’s one of the most difficult things you’ll ever have to do.
Every Entrepreneur Should Be a Little More Paranoid
Let’s talk about trust. In business, trust is considered a critical factor in great leadership, outstanding customer relationships, and, ultimately, success. But entrepreneurs also need a healthy dose of skepticism, suspicion, and even paranoia.
Don't Confuse Purpose and Profitability
Why are you in business? Are you here to make money? Or are you here to achieve a mission? Hint: it’s a false choice. One of the thorniest issues I see when working with companies is how to reconcile purpose with profitability. There are many different viewpoints on this issue—but since this is my newsletter, you get to hear my personal take. ;)
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