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So you have the top job you aspired to all those years ago! Now that you are there, is it how you thought it would be? Did anyone give you a manual to follow or did you just remember what your boss did and hope that your way would work as well or better? Unfortunately, [...]
We would like to thank you for your visits and comments on the Academy for Chief Executives blog this year and look forward to seeing you in 2011. This will be the final post on the blog for 2010 and we would like to wish all of our readers a relaxing Christmas and a re-energised [...]
Members of The North East Academy for Chief Executives, Directors Forum 11 enjoyed a Coaching Skills workshop delivered by Matt Somers (www.mattsomers.com). Matt utilised pragmatic exercises, models and structured checklists to deliver a practical, experiential learning session. All delegates felt that the techniques learnt had enhanced their own coaching style and would help to motivate [...]
If only it were that easy! But whilst the recipe for the perfect CEO might not exist, there are definitely some basic ingredients which are required to make the creation a success … Before we identify the fundamental traits that blend together to create a successful CEO, first let’s remind ourselves of what the role [...]
People often know what they want…but they are just not willing to give up what they have now in order to get it. Think about mountain climbers working their way up a mountain. They can only climb higher by letting go of one hand and reaching for a higher spot on the mountain. It is [...]
For many people, as the calendar moves into December with January not long in coming, this is a time for reflection and renewal – a time of endings and beginnings. As we approach the end of 2010 and the beginning of 2011, the break between Christmas and New Year offers many of us an opportunity. [...]
The origins and meaning of words is always fascinating. Let’s consider the words of this title: Dare…..What does that mean to you?…..Outside your comfort zone? Takes courage……Requires action……..Will get the adrenaline flowing? You…..Not your company, not your family, not your parents, not colleagues, not your shareholders…..YOU! Desire….. ‘de’ ‘sire’……of the father. When do you have [...]
On November 15th, 2010 at the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced “a new 40,000-strong network of business mentors and called on more businesses to join up.” According to the announcement, he “wants to see as many business people as possible sign up to mentor new and growing businesses. To make [...]
I’ve facilitated at a couple of Academy for Chief Executives (ACE) events recently, one being a two-day Annual Retreat and the other a monthly group meeting. At each event, the members were shown different ways to practise the ancient art of Meditation and shown how to incorporate this into a busy work schedule. On both [...]
As a CEO in a growing business, you will need a good team around you. As the business grows and changes, that team needs to grow and change around you. Making the most of your team will make your job easier and your outcomes more successful. There are a few things you can do to [...]