Been promoted to the CEO role? Congratulations. Now the journey begins! The CEO role is a move out of the comfort zone of functional leadership or business unit management, and it opens up a whole new set of stakeholders, pressures, decisions and responsibilities. No wonder that even the most accomplished leader can be hit with imposter syndrome,

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19 powerful questions you need to askIf you’re taking on a new executive role, you will need a 30-60-90 day plan. The first three months are critical. As the consultancy McKinsey notes, successful leadership transitions result in 90% higher likelihood that teams will meet their performance goals, whereas unsuccessful transitions result in 20% lower engagement and

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“I’m six weeks into my new executive role, and I’m drowning…” I often hear this from clients who have recently taken on a new leadership role at a senior level. Expectations are high, the stakeholder world is complex, there’s plenty to learn, and there’s a real sense of urgency. There’s a real buzz associated with getting stuck

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18 powerful questions you need to askIf you’re taking on a new leadership role, your first 100 days are critical. As you’ll be aware, the stakes – for you and your organisation – are high. Check out this graphic from McKinsey, a consultancy:As you can see, 90% of leaders who had a successful transition deliver

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