by Jim Schleckser | Mar 10, 2015 | Business, Decision Making, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Strategy
One of the most important jobs any leader does is decide what issues to tackle inside the organization at any given time. But how do you choose which ones are the most critical? Risk is a major component in deciding what comes first. Consider the analogy of a naval...
by Laura Bruck | Dec 26, 2025
30 Questions CEOs Ask — and the Real Answers from The CEO Project Straight answers on leadership, growth, decision-making, and CEO peer groups — drawn from real conversations inside The CEO Project. Leadership & CEO Performance High-performing CEOs stop asking...
by Jim Schleckser | Dec 7, 2025 | Board of Directors
Match members of your executive team with board members. I’ve written before about board management as a required capability for every CEO. The goal and mindset should not be about preventing the board from causing trouble, but about getting the maximum contribution...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 17, 2025 | Advisory Groups
Don’t let the best ideas in the room go unsaid Picture the last meeting you attended. What happened? A handful of prominent personalities probably dominated the conversation. Maybe the talkers were even funny and told great stories. These folks are always...
by Jim Schleckser | May 12, 2025 | Leadership, Talent
What if you could hire a leader who not only performs well but also moves your business forward, implementing your strategy and contributing to scalable growth? The trick is to know how to recognize that sort of talent. CEOs must understand that leadership hiring is...
