Priceless Performance Secret of the Elite C-suites

As part of the C-suite, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer are arguably the most critical team members. The COO operates the business strategically and will take on the implementation of new strategies for the company. The CFO captures and reports essential, legally required historical financial information about the business.

But, the most enduring companies have additional strategic roles for the COO and CFO. Large public companies have operated utilizing these other roles for many decades. It is a big reason why they are successful.

This article explores the need for small, intermediate, and privately held companies to have the same discipline as their larger counterparts. It discusses the lasting benefits and safety this will afford any business. The article also describes how smaller companies can inexpensively implement this process, getting potent results from altered COO and CFO roles.

There are time-tested reasons why large public companies operate the way they do. It is all about the long-term safety of the business. Find out how to utilize the expanded COO, and CFO roles like elite C-suites do.

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3 Fun Lessons to Running your Business Better

If you are a business owner or entrepreneur who has been in operation for a while, I have a few questions for you.

When you come to work, do you feel the energy of your company and employees, or has that become stale over time? Are you connected to your 'human resource'? Can you sense their morale and comfort in your environment? Can you identify your future leaders and feel confident in the longevity of your company? Are you sure that your employees feel valued and appreciated?

If you're unsure how to answer some of these questions, this article may help you uncover how to get a current perspective and adapt to improve your company. Perhaps you, too, will find a way to have a little more fun at work, improve your environment just a little bit and break out of the day-to-day routine.

Your employees don't just need you to lead the business. They want a connection with you to feel confident about the company's future and their future. They also want to feel valued and rewarded. Learn how to reignite enthusiasm in your company.

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How to Unlock Better Work-Life Balance Today.

What is a healthy work-life balance or a poor work-life balance? How would you define it? I think it's a very personal definition. We all have different lives and circumstances to consider and accommodate.

We could talk about stress levels, burnout prevention, time management, the impact of the ever-present technology-induced availability, and the importance of taking your vacation days. I am not competent to boil this ocean.

I want to focus on one aspect of healthy balance, particularly for executives. And that is our relationships with our children. We will call it work-life integration and how we can perhaps pull our careers and our children closer together for stronger enduring relationships.

When we speak of work-life balance, I think we are expressing that we don't want to neglect those most important to us. But for executives, it's challenging to do because of our time demands and responsibilities. It will not be easy over time to carve out fewer work hours to create more personal time.

If this is a fair statement, then perhaps the question should be: How can I best meet my most important life responsibilities adequately? The tips in this article are real examples of executive families and their children. You might want to share this one with your family.

Please take the time to think about how you will do this. Time is not going to wait for you. You can do it. It's fun, and it's worth it. Read more at https://davekerford.com/

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Maximize Your Business Performance in any Economic Conditions

Business and economic uncertainty are inevitable. It is a part of life. We ride them out and are, hopefully, better on the other side. We do not have much or any control over business uncertainties, market conditions or recession risk, a significant change in monetary policy, or world events that significantly impact the global economy. We can't control consumer spending or the labor market.

But closer to home, perhaps we can have better productivity and avoid negative financial troughs or business cycle issues that we should have more control over. This may be easier than you think. It may primarily be a 'way of thinking'. This discussion will help you gain confidence that you can better control the financial safety of your business by having the proper forward perspective and outlook. You will also learn the tools to do it. So, get started today.

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If you have been a salesperson for a while, you understand your product, market, competition, and planning for a successful sales process. Have you heard the old saying, "People buy from people they like"?

It certainly isn't the only requirement, but the essential elements of that statement are true. The article explores how salespeople can quickly connect personally with their prospects to establish rapport and trust.

There are good sales reps, and there are great sales reps. These techniques discussed are a collection of differentiators between 'good' and 'great.' They are effective across any industry for any product or service. Here is a hint: sharpening your self-awareness can elevate your sales production rapidly.

The article shares how to put the techniques into practice and the results you can expect to see immediately. So, get ready to take your game to the next level and have fun doing it. Jumpstart your sales efficiency starting now. Click below to read more.

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We can study leadership for a lifetime and continually learn new perspectives and techniques for success. Ultimately, we want to be progressively more effective leaders over time. History teaches us that some leadership attributes are more effective than others and perhaps more straightforward. So, we look for those attributes.

This article explores one such attribute and how it impacts our leadership ability and our ability to communicate effectively. As you read this, I think you will recognize that you see this around you constantly.

You will see how you measure against this trait and how you can adopt this powerful tool. You will see that while the concept is simple, it takes intentional effort to put it to best use and transform your ability to communicate and ultimately lead.

Leadership is not easy. But when we discover simple proven methods to improve ourselves, the impact can be immediate. Enjoy this article and share it with your friends. I can assure you that if you put this into practice, you will enjoy its fruit very quickly and lead more effectively.

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Pressure and stress are a part of everyday executive leadership. It's inescapable. You feel that pressure because you want your employees to be safe, your customers to remain loyal, and your business healthy for the long term. And ultimately, the decisions that impact these things are yours to make.

This article describes, in part, what typically happens to us under stress, how to recognize it and how it may affect our decision-making. It also explores ways to reduce the burden of pressure over time while building a more vital organization.

Finally, we examine our natural emotional reactions in highly stressful situations, including helpful hints.

Since we cannot turn on and off our executive responsibilities at will, the pressure will always be there. And it can be unrelenting sometimes. Finding ways to handle or mitigate the effects of that stress can aid your health and the health of your business. These tips may help. Click here to read more. https://davekerford.com/

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Business owners never seem to have a surplus of time. And now, your business is growing, your responsibilities are changing, but you are still not delegating effectively. It is a big trap that, without warning, surprises many business leaders, particularly entrepreneurs. It is essential to realize that you won't be able to lead effectively for very long without giving up some of what you are doing and continuing to do as a part of your business growth culture.

As a CEO leading turnaround companies back to financial and operational health, I saw companies regularly fall into this trap. But there are proven ways to ensure that your business has the proper discipline to scale appropriately and with sufficient management depth to thrive for the long term.

Business practices that include structured delegation techniques are essential to a Bulletproof Business. Understand the problem, its symptoms, and its dangers. Learn the sequential steps to build your business's discipline and safety.

So, get started building your Bulletproof Business with comprehensive delegation-focused business practices. They will help you safely withstand all businesses' inevitable business storms and headwinds.

Don't wait! Get started NOW! The viability of your business is going to depend on it. To read the detailed article on this subject, click below.

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