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Boards Shape Strategy – The Critical Role of Governance in Business Success

Boards Shape Strategy – The Critical Role of Governance in Business Success

by | Oct 19, 2023 | Board & Governance, Board of Directors, Business - General, BusinessFitness, Growth, Leadership, Non-Executive Directors, Profitability, Risk, Strategy, Valuation

“The board plays a vital role in shaping strategy.” – Ram Charan In the world of business, management guru Ram Charan’s words, “The board plays a vital role in shaping strategy” couldn’t be truer. As business owners and CEOs of...
Why a Peer Advisory Group – “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

Why a Peer Advisory Group – “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

by | Jul 27, 2023 | Business - General, BusinessFitness, Coaching, Excellence, Growth, Leadership, Non-Executive Directors, Profitability, Social Networking, Strategy, Success, Work Life Balance

It’s lonely at the top! As a business leader, the buck stops with you, and while you may have a strong team supporting your business, ultimately decisions and direction lie in your hands alone. Yet no successful leader accomplishes great things entirely on their own....
Building a Powerful Network – “Surround yourself with people who will lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey

Building a Powerful Network – “Surround yourself with people who will lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey

by | Jul 19, 2023 | Business - General, BusinessFitness, Coaching, Culture, Growth, HR & Personnel, Leadership, Non-Executive Directors, Risk, Success

In the journey of entrepreneurship, and business in general, success rarely comes from solitary efforts. The most successful business owners and CEOs understand the true value of building a powerful network that can continue to elevate them to new heights. Oprah...
“From CEO to OUT: How a CEO’s Worst Nightmare Can Become a Reality” – A Must-Read for Business Owners and CEOs

“From CEO to OUT: How a CEO’s Worst Nightmare Can Become a Reality” – A Must-Read for Business Owners and CEOs

by | May 10, 2023 | Board & Governance, Board of Directors, Business - General, BusinessFitness, Culture, Investing, NEDs, Non-Executive Directors, Valuation

It happened again last week! A friend of a friend was ousted from her position as CEO of a company she jointly owned, going from CEO to out of work in a day… A complete shock to her as there was no indication this was even under consideration. And it’s not the first...
Building a High-Performing Board of Directors: Key Qualities to Look for in Board Members

Building a High-Performing Board of Directors: Key Qualities to Look for in Board Members

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Board & Governance, Board of Directors, Business - General, BusinessFitness, Character Traits, Culture, Excellence, Growth, Leadership, NEDs, Non-Executive Directors, Profitability, Strategy, Valuation

Many companies, especially smaller ones, are neglecting an extremely valuable resource – the board – believing, quite wrongly, that the board of directors and board meetings are simply about statutory compliance and are costly in terms of time and money. Nothing is...
Are You Running Your Business or Leading It?

Are You Running Your Business or Leading It?

by | Dec 15, 2022 | Board & Governance, Board of Directors, Business - General, BusinessFitness, Culture, Excellence, Growth, Leadership, Non-Executive Directors, Productivity, Profitability, Success, Work Life Balance

We often use the terms running your business and leading your business interchangeably, but they’re actually very different. Typically, an entrepreneur will start out running the business as it grows from a 1-person operation, but if they’re still trying to run it...