CEO Advisory

In the strategic management field, the scholars agree upon dividing strategy frameworks into three main classes (or paradigms). A fourth paradigm called dynamic capabilities was accepted later as an extension of the resource based-view. They are: Competitive forces (~Porter) Strategic Conflict Resource based-view (RBV) and Dynamic capabilities Based on Porter...

Leverage, disruptor, innovation, synergy, holistic, KPIs, ROIs—the list of business buzzwords goes on and on, but the one that should be at the forefront of every successful business plan is sustainability. Businesses that have been around for decades know one thing for sure—when the landscape evolves, you must evolve, too,...

Have you ever snapped at your spouse or partner? Have you lost patience with your kids or employees or that supplier? Have you done something that you’ve regretted? These mistakes happen when you lose control over your LAST emotions: Loneliness. Anger. Stress. Tiredness.  As a leader who wants to make...

While the name itself makes it clear that the focus of the study is Africa, there is so much more than this. African Studies includes the study of history, languages, politics, economy, and religion. African Studies aim to sensitize the world about the continent. Those who engage in such studies...

The focus on getting women in executive positions has increased significantly in the past several years, but despite efforts, such as mentoring and corporate quotas, there’s still a huge hill to climb. We’re still not seeing these strategies translate to significant appointments or promotions. Yes, women are gaining more seats...

Content was already king when COVID-19 came along. Now that the pandemic has shattered the standard B2B marketing plan that included face-to-face meetings and trade show interactions, content has become a primary source of information for those on the buyer’s journey. As its importance increases, it is more critical than...

We all experience positive and negative self-talk on a regular basis. Whether you realize it or not, you’re probably having the same internal conversations over and over: two opposing voices that compete for our mindset every day and every minute. One says, “You can’t, so don’t even try!” The other...

Bestselling author Craig Weber and I wrote an article recently where we talked about how today’s divisive US political climate, believe it or not, has found its way into the inner sanctum of the CEO peer advisory group. In one instance, it involved a group of CEOs who so prized...

Through our entrepreneurial work we’ve seen knowledge gaps when it comes to the C-suite and corporate social responsibility (CSR), especially in terms of revenue and employee engagement. Elizabeth David-Dembrowsky and Ford founded Righteous Causes, an organization connecting social impact entrepreneurs with angel investors and consultants. It’s an ecosystem for mutual...

The Chief Executive Officer plays a critical role in any business as the highest-ranking executive and person that makes the major decisions and oversees the entire operation. It is a fantastic position to hold as it comes with a tremendous amount of power and respect not to mention the lucrative...