Feature: Knowing to say No – Daring to say Yes

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What if saying “YES” meant being in LIFE? Recently, I received yet another customer request for … yesterday. The water drop? I realized that this way of working was creating a great deal of suffering within me. And I asked myself whether I should say YES or NO. I have stopped counting the number of … Read more

The Role Of The CEO In Cyber Security

The Role Of The CEO In Cyber Security

In the modern digital era, cyber security has evolved into a critical component for safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of an organization’s data.  The responsibility for ensuring the security of sensitive information no longer rests solely on the shoulders of IT departments.  Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as the … Read more

6 Useful Communication Skills for Executives 

Every leader is faced with a lot of adversity and any skills that might help out in making the best out of situation might come in handy. In this article we will focus on communication skills for any leader or executive to improve that side of the job.  The ability to convey ideas, inspire teams, … Read more

Best Practices for Collaborating with Your New CEO

Throughout my article series, The Role of a CHRO in CEO Transitions, I’ve discussed how the CHRO can be an influential part of a major leadership transition. I’ve shared strategies for creating a connection, educating on the HR function, and integrating the CEO into the organization. Once these steps have taken place, a relationship has … Read more

5 Reasons Why a CEO Needs to Choose Their Domain Name Carefully for Their Business

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Simply put, domains are an inescapable pillar of business in 2023. As CEOs consider company operations in a world that is increasingly digitalized and recovering from a game-changing pandemic, now is the time to focus and take great care in optimizing a digital platform. If your business doesn’t have a domain, you are cutting off … Read more

The Toughest Challenges Modern Entrepreneurs Face

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We live in turbulent times, which makes starting a business in 2022 far from smooth sailing. That’s because modern entrepreneurs face untold challenges, from dealing with the effects of the pandemic to the ongoing European crisis. The business world is also ultra-competitive, meaning there will always be someone to fight for you for the first … Read more

Best Questions To Ask a CEO in an Interview

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Introduction Hiring a CEO to join your company can have a far-reaching impact on the business’s success. The right person not only should have the ideas and experience to increase your bottom line but must also be a cultural fit who can work effectively with the leadership team. In this article, we cover the questions … Read more

Seven Characteristics of a Highly Successful Social Business

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Would your board like to transform your social business from average to highly successful? Are you unclear what this means in practice?

Seven Characteristics of a High Performing Board

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Having a board of directors that is packed with well-known names sounds great in theory. It is often the icing on the cake of a stellar company

How Much Does a CEO Make: In Startups, Small Businesses, Corporations, and More

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How much does a CEO make? With wages that start virtually universally above $200,000 per year, the average Chief Executive has a pretty hefty salary.