You the CEO have everyone to talk to, but no one to confide in. Unless your spouse has the patience to understand your business, you and you alone are the decision maker. Not only do you not have anyone to confide in, you also don’t have anyone to tell you the unvarnished truth, especially if […]
Congratulations
You’ve made it. You worked hard, you played the game, you said, “yes, I can,” you made a positive contribution, you got lucky, your predecessor retired, a search firm placed you, you raised capital to start your dream. Whatever the path you took, you are now the person in charge, the boss, the big kahuna. […]
CEO Whispers
Think Big, Avoid Folly Being named CEO is exhilarating. Growing into a CEO is challenging. Becoming a successful CEO is daunting. These blogs are a checklist, a memory jogger, a companion, a navigation chart outlining the shoals as you pilot your new command. I write it so you can refer to it and browse through […]