ChiefExec Corner is a series of quick-view videos shared to help you achieve even greater results in your organization.
Giving Feedback
One of the hardest things we do as leaders is give feedback – and especially constructive (aka negative) feedback – to others. That’s because we often tell ourselves stories about how the other person is going to react and get scared of that negative reaction. If we are genuine and authentic in our approach and deliver the feedback at the right time and in the right circumstances though, then giving feedback can actually be a gift that keeps on giving.
Have you ever conducted a SWOT analysis? SWOT analyses and other approaches like this are based on looking over your shoulder at where you’ve been rather than guiding you based on your ideal future state. We recommend a proven approach for planning your future from the future, identifying your strategic “lighthouse” goals and then breaking those long-term objectives down into more manageable and achievable micro-goals.
Many business owners and leaders have what they think is a great idea and immediately try to implement it. Unfortunately, not all ideas prove to be such great ideas when leaders move forward with their implementation efforts. That’s why we created a more complete framework to guide your innovation efforts.
Transitioning into retirement can be a very personal and emotional process. That’s why it’s critical to have a formal business succession plan in place to guide the process for everyone. At CHIEFEXECcoach, we provide both the developmental coaching Next-Gen leaders need to step up to the next level and the transition coaching retiring leaders need to successfully shift their management responsibilities to their successors.
You’re retiring? Congratulations! You’ve likely had a very successful career filled with many professional accomplishments and accolades. As you consider your very next steps towards retiring and living your “3rd act” in life, there are a number of critical activities you’ll want to start today to prepare yourself, your family, and your organization for a bright and prosperous future “tomorrow”.
Do you have any idea how rare it is for family businesses to successfully transition from one generation to the next? Just transitioning from one CEO to another in a corporate environment is hard enough. For most family businesses, it’s nearly impossible! Follow these proven strategies to establish a formal business succession plan and successfully transition your family business from one leader to the next.
