A Proven Process for Achieving Strong Culture, Rapid Growth, and a BIG Exit from Anthony Venus

Anthony Venus discusses how his leadership and strategic vision fueled YayPay’s growth and ultimate success, the importance of developing a strong company culture, and what his recent travels have taught him about the need for CEOs to lead with passion and purpose.
Five Steps to a Dynamic Go-To-Market Strategy with Mary Naylor

Mary Naylor walks us through the five steps she uses to ensure that a CEO’s go-to-market strategy stays relevant and dynamic.
5 Ways Busy CEOs Maximize Their Time

The best leaders know they can’t do it all. Here’s how to help your team maximize their time (and yours, too).
The Five Traits of High-Performing Teams With Lisa Tanzer

Lisa Tanzer details the five traits of high-performing teams and her proven approach to building and managing talent.
Chris Justice’s Proven 5-Step Method to Mastering Complex Business Challenges

Chris Justice shares his practical, five-step framework for turning around companies and dealing with complicated business situations.
Using the 9-Box Grid for Talent Management, Resource Allocation, and Succession Planning

The 9-Box Grid can be a simple and effective tool for identifying where current performance (x-axis) meets future potential (y-axis) in various aspects of your company. But CEOs also have to be aware of the limitations of this matrix as they connect its conclusions to their overall strategy for the company. Here are four common applications for a 9-Box Grid, as well as potential analytical weaknesses.
How “Thinking Bigger” Helped Sarah Dusek Save Her Business and Achieve a Nine-Figure Exit

Sarah Dusek describes her incredible journey from the brink of collapse to building a $100-million industry leader. She also shares lessons from her new career in VC about what makes a business investible.
AI vs. Human Touch: Finding the Perfect Balance for Exceptional Customer Experience with CEO Sally Hurley

Sally Hurley explains how to zero in on the unique balance between AI and human connection that will Make BIG Happen for your company.
The 5 Reasons Why Every CEO Needs a Trusted Confidant, Coach, and Accountability Partner

A CEO coach or accountability partner will support you, challenge you, and be honest with you — no matter what.
5 Keys to a Compensation Package that Attracts, Retains, and Motivates Top Talent with Jen L’Estrange

Jen L’Estrange shares five key insights on upgrading your compensation package to incentivize and reward great work.
How to Manage Stress Before It Manages You

It’s never been more challenging to be the CEO of a BIG business. The stakes are high. The time crunch is around the clock. And potential threats to your growth plans are coming at you from every angle. Stress is an unavoidable consequence of all these demands on the CEO. The good news is that if you’re on the lookout for red flags about your mental and physical health, you can get out ahead of stress and learn how to prevent it from harming you, your relationships, and your business.
Dr. Madan Kandula on Partnering With Private Equity to Drive BIG Business Growth

Dr. Madan Kandula discusses how he built ADVENT into a thriving organization with over 300 employees and 25 locations across the Midwest.