by Jim Schleckser | Sep 26, 2026 | Advisory Groups
Both can sharpen a leader—but only one systematically reduces blind spots and accelerates CEO-level learning. Many organizations invest heavily in building their leadership bench. High-potential managers receive training. Executives receive development plans. They map...
by The CEO Project | Aug 7, 2026 | Advisory Groups
Finding the Constraint That Limits Growth – Episode Summary What separates incremental growth from transformational growth? According to Dr. Jim Schleckser, founder and CEO of The CEO Project, it begins with identifying the single constraint that is limiting the...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 19, 2026 | Advisory Groups
CEOs Don’t Need More Advice, They Need Better Perspective. For many CEOs, the board meeting is no longer a quarterly checkpoint. It has become a constant presence in strategic decision-making. Whether you’re backed by private equity, accountable to an...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 27, 2026 | Advisory Groups, Management
Many CEOs want accountability, and the right peers can succeed where boards often fail. One of the quiet myths of leadership is that CEOs are inherently accountable. From the outside, it seems obvious: CEOs report to boards, and boards ensure performance....
by Jim Schleckser | Dec 14, 2025 | Advisory Groups
It is easy to get lost in a sea of data if you have too many. Running a business using metrics as a guide has been around for a while. The rise of practices like the balanced scorecard and lean manufacturing is an example of companies using key metrics to drive...
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...
