by Jim Schleckser | Feb 8, 2026 | Leadership
The best leaders are competent, know how to connect with people, and think systematically. One topic of conversation in our CEO peer groups is, “What are the common traits that great CEOs share?” This is a trick question because someone will undoubtedly...
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 16, 2025 | Leadership
How to build influence and informal power One of the first things most people do when they earn or are promoted into leadership positions is wield their new power. That’s a perk of leadership, and anyone in a top position in an organization who claims they...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 26, 2025 | Leadership
Free Up Your Time As A Leader One key role any leader or manager plays is supervising their direct reports. Part of your job is to ensure that people complete their work effectively and appropriately. However, many leaders struggle to determine how much they should...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 11, 2025 | Leadership
A simple way to ensure team alignment on what matter’s most It’s an annual ritual for company leaders to set the critical objectives for the coming year. Yet, many companies make the mistake of creating too many objectives or goals for their team, which...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 17, 2025 | Leadership
There’s a difference between running a company and leading it. While some CEOs remain busy attending meetings, resolving problems, and making moves, they still fail to create long-term, strategic momentum. Successful CEOs operate differently; they develop habits...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 7, 2025 | Leadership
“Work on your business, not in it.” This is the most repeated mantra in the leadership books, boardrooms, and executive retreats. The main question is, what does this mean for the CEOs leading the fast-growing companies? Many people consider it just a vague theory and...
