Top Three Responsibilities Every Executive is Paid For
Your role as an executive is defined not by how much you do, but by how well you think, how effectively you lead others, and how decisively you act under uncertainty.
Your role as an executive is defined not by how much you do, but by how well you think, how effectively you lead others, and how decisively you act under uncertainty.
As an executive leader, your ability to generate results through others hinges on how well you listen—not just to what’s being said, but also to what’s not being said.
Working with an accountability partner is important because it significantly increases your chances of following through on your goals and making consistent progress.
Without recognizing what’s holding you back, meaningful change isn’t possible.
Disciplined People – Disciplined Thought – Disciplined Action. It doesn’t get much clearer than that. I bring this up because the topic of Running Effective Meetings frequently surfaces in my coaching sessions with CEOs and executive leaders. Within the first month of working with a new leader, I ask a simple but telling question…
Executive leaders are not paid to be busy. They’re paid to create clarity in complexity, to drive performance through others, and to make high-stakes decisions that shape the future.
In today’s rapidly changing world, the most valuable legacy a leader can leave is not just results—but people. The next generation of leaders is already among us, watching, learning, and waiting for someone to believe in them. That someone is you.
Why do some executive teams consistently outthink—and outperform—their competitors? It’s not because they work harder. It’s because they dedicate focused time each week to strategic thinking—and they know how to do it well.
After working with and studying many high-performing CEOs, I’ve found one consistent trait: “The most successful CEOs don’t just react faster—they see further.
In workplaces where responsiveness is rewarded, saying “no” can feel risky. Turning down a task may seem uncooperative, disengaged, or even ungrateful.