Speedboats and Supertankers, Startups and Enterprise
Speed is great if you are going in the right direction and momentum is what you need to grow. The post Speedboats and Supertankers, Startups and Enterprise appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleJumpstart your day with Pomodoro
I love the Pomodoro Technique. The post Jumpstart your day with Pomodoro appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleMaximum Viable Product (MaxVP)
We have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), now it's time to define a Maximum Viable Product (MaxVP). The post Maximum Viable Product (MaxVP) appeared first on Joe Leech.
View Article2020 – My Year in Review
For all of us 2020 was a year like none other. I wanted to step back and review my 2020. The post 2020 – My Year in Review appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleWe don’t have (sorry, I mean need) a strategy
2021 has been a tough year for many businesses, but the societal transformation lockdown has been like rocket fuel for many others. The post We don’t have (sorry, I mean need) a strategy appeared first...
View ArticleLooking sharp on Camera
It was time to upgrade. My desk was bowing, cables everywhere and I looked washed out on calls. The post Looking sharp on Camera appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleWhat if your biggest weakness could be your greatest strength?
One of the joys of my job is that I work with CEOs at all points on their journey. The post What if your biggest weakness could be your greatest strength? appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleYour startup: Founder led vs Venture led?
I coach founder CEOs, around ⅔ are start-up founders and they fit into two very distinct categories. The post Your startup: Founder led vs Venture led? appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleHow to Get Out of the Fog
Starting a new job, particularly a leadership role (or indeed starting a new project) you face two distinct challenges: The post How to Get Out of the Fog appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleHaving the difficult conversation
Three times over the few months I've come across CEOs who are NOT having the difficult conversations they know they have to have. The post Having the difficult conversation appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleWhat if Imposter Syndrome is a Feature not a Bug?
🙉 The one time I didn't listen to my internal imposter was a disaster. The post What if Imposter Syndrome is a Feature not a Bug? appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleIt’s the 7 out of 10s that are dangerous
Be it projects, ideas, schemes, partnerships or promises it's easy to spot a 2/10 and say 'no, it's not for me'. 10 out of 10s are also an easy spot, you just know you want to do it and do it now. It's...
View ArticleI’ll be happy when…
👂'I'll be happy when...' I hear this time and again. Do you find yourself thinking it too? The post I’ll be happy when… appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleHow to Thrive in a Recession
🤯 60% of CEOs think a recession will hit soon, and that's scary, but what if wasn't… The post How to Thrive in a Recession appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleEveryone wants to be a winner. What separates the winners
“Every Olympian wants to win a gold medal. Every candidate wants to get the job. And if successful and unsuccessful people share the same goals, then the goal cannot be what differentiates the winners...
View ArticleGet to the root of the problem quickly with the 5 Whys
CEOs are an impatient breed. ❤️ Getting to the heart of an issue is a trait that sets many apart. But how do you do it? The post Get to the root of the problem quickly with the 5 Whys appeared first on...
View ArticleThe airline captain comes over the tannoy. I’ve got good news and I’ve got...
The bad news, none of my instruments are working, I don’t know where we are and I don’t know how much fuel we have but the good news is we are ahead of schedule. The post The airline captain comes over...
View ArticleThere is Always A Better Way
Everything had to change. I knew had to give up what had made me successful to that point. The post There is Always A Better Way appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleClarity is overrated
There I said it. The post Clarity is overrated appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleThe Great AI Scramble
I wanted this to be a long, deep essay about why tech companies are falling over themselves to develop, buy, grab, pivot, integrate whatever verb you please to AI. The post The Great AI Scramble...
View ArticleForty percent of global CEOs think their organisation will no longer be...
– That's from PWCs 2023 survey of 4400 CEOs. So what to do about it? The post Forty percent of global CEOs think their organisation will no longer be economically viable in ten years’ time. appeared...
View ArticleCreating the Conditions for Success: The CEO’s Key Role in Business Growth
What is the number one job of a CEO? It's a question Ultimately, it comes down to one thing: creating the conditions for success. You can't guarantee sales, annual or monthly recurring revenue, but you...
View ArticleWhy CEOs Should Embrace Vacation Time: Finding the Balance Between Control...
It's about a CEO who's worried about going on vacation, fearing that the business will come to a screeching halt without their watchful eye. But what if, during their absence, the company actually...
View ArticleNavigating the Unknown: Thriving Amidst Uncertainty
In my role as an executive coach, I have the privilege of working closely with CEOs and founders who are constantly faced with the challenge of navigating uncertainty. In today's rapidly evolving...
View ArticleEngineering CEOs: Mastering the Shift from Coding to Leadership
Hey there! I'd like to share some insights on the transformation tech founders and engineering CEOs face when moving from hands-on coding to leadership roles. The post Engineering CEOs: Mastering the...
View ArticleThere are only 2 people you need to impress: Your 8-Year-Old and 80-Year-Old...
In life, there are two people you need to impress: your 8-year-old self and your 80-year-old self. They represent different stages of life and serve as reminders of what truly matters. The post There...
View ArticleThe Power of Running Towards Problems: Conquering Challenges as a CEO
Problems are inevitable in any business, but how you handle them can make all the difference. As a CEO, adopting the mindset of running towards problems instead of avoiding them can lead to more...
View ArticleTaming Your Inner Arsehole Boss
As a founder or CEO, you may often feel like you don't have a boss. The post Taming Your Inner Arsehole Boss appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleWhy you need to Grow as a Leader faster than your Business Grows
Being the leader of a high growth business is like skiing ahead of an avalanche. The post Why you need to Grow as a Leader faster than your Business Grows appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleGrowth can only come when you move past fear
When asked about fear, most CEOs I work with deny experiencing it. But that's not the whole answer. The post Growth can only come when you move past fear appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleLaying the tracks vs Running the trains
In leadership, individuals tend to excel in one of two areas: laying the tracks or running the trains. The post Laying the tracks vs Running the trains appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleThe Definitive Guide to Taking Time Off
Truly taking time off work requires changes in mindset and skillset. I've spent years refining this approach alongside the CEOs I work with. The post The Definitive Guide to Taking Time Off appeared...
View ArticleBetter to be bold than boring
If it's going to work well, then the relationship has to work in both directions. The post Better to be bold than boring appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleAre You Reacting? Or Acting?
Let's ponder on something today. The post Are You Reacting? Or Acting? appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleThere’s nothing wrong with an average day
What IS an average day? The post There’s nothing wrong with an average day appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleCEOs, Founders. It’s 2024. It’s time to show your personal brand.
No. I'm not talking about getting millions of views on TikTok. The post CEOs, Founders. It’s 2024. It’s time to show your personal brand. appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleA Mentor, a Coach, and a Consultant walk into a bar…
What's the difference between the three? How can each of them support you and your goals. The post A Mentor, a Coach, and a Consultant walk into a bar… appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleLets Talk Strategy and Success
A simple model to create success The post Lets Talk Strategy and Success appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleExpectations are Dangerous
Swap them for agreements. The post Expectations are Dangerous appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleTranslating Culture into Guidance
That SOUNDS a lot easier than it is... and often it's the hardest thing to pick apart. The post Translating Culture into Guidance appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleAm I doing this RIGHT?
I've been asked this, in some way, shape or form by almost every single CEO and Founder I've ever worked with. The post Am I doing this RIGHT? appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleOnboarding for Senior Leaders
You're probably not sure at all how to do it. The post Onboarding for Senior Leaders appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleSettling for Bonsai Success
Any idea what I'm talking about here? The post Settling for Bonsai Success appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleThe Dangers of Open Loops…
We all know that getting tasks finished is what makes our business a success. The post The Dangers of Open Loops… appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticlePlanning an exit?
Are you planning to exit from a 'position of power'? The post Planning an exit? appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleThe problem with busy.
Are you constantly busy but not making meaningful progress? The post The problem with busy. appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleNo one is ever ready to be CEO.
No One’s Ever Fully Prepared to Be CEO. The post No one is ever ready to be CEO. appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleA Wheelbarrow of Success
What’s Really in Your Wheelbarrow of Success? The post A Wheelbarrow of Success appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleState of SaaS Exits in 2024 / How to Know When It’s Time to Sell.
What’s the best size for your business when looking to sell? The post State of SaaS Exits in 2024 / How to Know When It’s Time to Sell. appeared first on Joe Leech.
View ArticleMaster the Inner Game to Lead Better
The Difference Between the Outer and Inner Game. The post Master the Inner Game to Lead Better appeared first on Joe Leech.
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