When an organization is seen as a thought leader, it is known for what it knows. The C-Suite must take responsibility for thought leadership to achieve this, but now with artificial intelligence (AI), that job is easier: AI gives you many more opportunities to harvest unique thinking from throughout your...

CEOs are expected to supervise and take stock of the performance of employees periodically. One-to-one physical interactions, phone calls, review meetings etc. are some occasions and ways CEOs update themselves on work front. During such interactions, many a times, they communicate with a mindset to “command and control” employees, and...

The more resilience you build into your business, the more you are reducing risks for any potential buyer – this will be valued. If you are going to seek investor capital or are looking to sell your business in the future, it’s wise to think about what impacts valuations. The...

Humans are fickle and unpredictable. We need to look at the two biggest behavioural finance traps that I believe you can fall into, if you’re not careful, as an investor: hype and confirmation bias.  If there is one thing I want you to take away about developing the mindset of...

Embarking on a road trip across the United States is the ultimate adventure, offering the freedom to explore diverse landscapes, experience vibrant local cultures, and uncover hidden gems along the way. Whether you’re dreaming of cruising along the iconic Route 66, winding through the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, or discovering...

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is often attributed to the quote ‘change is the only constant’.  I think there’s one more: the role of the CEO. Despite the growing tough expectations from boards & shareholders, rising global challenges from war, geopolitical issues, inflation, supply chain issues to name a few, the...

Today’s ever-evolving world requires CEOs to constantly examine their organization’s priorities, looking beyond immediate challenges to envision what the future of business might look like. Modern CEOs need to remain agile yet hyper-focused on their organization’s strategic initiatives. By continuing to emphasize action on forward-looking strategies, including growth, technological advancements,...

When negotiating your next C-level executive contract, your instinct might be to lay all your cards on the table, impressing your potential employer with everything you can bring to the organization. However, I would advise, based on my experience representing C-suite executives, that by holding back a little - keeping...

Recently, I was a guest on the podcast In Sync with Linda Martin. During our conversation, which won’t be available for several more weeks, Linda asked me about the number of leaders who still operate from a position of "What have you done for me lately?" We discussed it from...