Aspiring CEO? 5 things you need
Are you aspiring to be a CEO someday?
If so, what are doing to make sure you stand out?
I know there are all the obvious things that you'll have been mentally checking off as you've progressed through your career.
But in today's (and tomorrow's!) climate, it isn't so much about what you've achieved but HOW you've done it.
Here is what the future CEO needs in their toolkit:
a vision - you need to inspire people and take them with you, you can't do that by hiding behind others. What's your ideas? How are you going to help the organisation (and it's people) achieve great things?
a clear narrative - key messages that are used consistently, not something that changes as often as your underwear!
curiosity and a listening ear - so you tackle the right things and ensure that you're not tone deaf or too far removed from the realities of what's happening within your business and sector
communications that connect - people want to hear from you directly and you need to be using the media that they use, whether it's social media, newsletters, videos, face-to-face, you need to have both a targeted multi-channel approach AND a regular rhythm (no, simply sending a newsletter out with your Christmas card won't cut it!)
an understanding of your personal brand - who you are, your values, what you stand for, your 'look and feel', the things that make you uniquely you - showing up as yourself will help build that trust and connection.
It's never too early to start working on these areas as a senior leader. It will take practice and some trial and error. You won't always get it right and that's ok.
If you're wondering what kind of impact you're making at the moment then I have you covered with my new monthly CEO impact clinic.
For new, established or aspiring CEOs who are maybe starting a new job or considering their next career move and want to make sure they are making the right impact from the start.
Jump on a call with me, we'll use my CEO readiness check to explore where you're at and I'll highlight where you should focus your time so that when you start or apply for that job you are equipped with the right info and have taken those first actions.
It's completely free and don't worry there won't be a sales pitch from me!
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