An ABC “To Do” List for CEOs

Leading a company through growth requires balancing multiple priorities; keeping an eye on the end goal; fostering team building and alignment; and building leadership skills throughout the company. The following is an alphabetized “To Do” list that I provide clients driven to grow great companies. 

• Address conflict quickly, no matter how small.

• Balance profit with customer experience.

• Create balance between your personal and professional life.

• Distinguish the capabilities of your company that set you apart; bring value to the market, and invest in them.

• Energize the executive team, employees, partners and others around company vision and their role in attaining that vision.

• Foster frequent two-way communication. Recognize people, actions and stories that demonstrate the values and leadership you want to foster.

• Get in front of market trends. Gathering real time information on shifts in customer’s needs.

• Hire the right people.

• Innovate by promoting a culture of experimentation, collaboration, risk taking, continuous learning.

• Joy in celebrating with your team both the small and large achievements made along the way.

• Keep actionable plans moving forward by identifying execution delays quickly.

• Leadership and Learning. Ensure your executive team is managing their role as a leader in addition to their functional role and that they are mentoring others to become great leaders.

• Mix it up: Utilize cross-functional teams to address strategic priorities and hold them accountable for outcomes.

• New Technology. Digitize and adapt.

Half the alphabet is left unused. If there are additional “to do” items you would add to the CEO’s list, feel free to email [email protected] and you will receive an updated list when it is completed.

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