What are the responsibilities of a CEO?
I’ve covered this topic in-depth on this blog, but if you want to read a quick summary check out my article for Entrepreneur. As I mentioned in the article, it’s difficult […]
Which decisions should a CEO make?
As I wrote about previously, one of the main responsibilities of a CEO is to make good decisions. This is easier said than done of course. One key consideration is which […]
The 6 hats of a CEO
Before starting American CEO Peer Groups, I was part of a group myself called Inc. CEO Project, led by Jim Schleckser. He had valuable ideas about how CEOs should spend […]
8 Keys for a CEO to create a great culture
Why is it important to have a thriving culture? Culture drives performance and comes directly from the values of the CEO. Determine a clear vision and mission for the company, […]
Top 12 characteristics of a healthy culture
A simple way to think about culture is this: would an A-Player want to work for you? These are the top 12 characteristics of a healthy culture Clearly stated mission, […]
Most important meetings for CEOS
Effective CEOs understand that they work through people and thus communication is vital. Outside of the annual strategic planning meeting, the three most important meetings for a CEO are: Weekly […]
Top 6 things a CEO must measure
For most businesses, two triangles represent the functional areas of the business: Shareholders – Employees – Customers & Marketing – Sales – Product The top 6 things a CEO must […]
The fundamental difference between a small business and a big business
Why is an organization of 100 people so different than an organization of 20 people? It relates to basic human nature. Human relationships are mostly formed through one-on-one encounters. At […]