No Bullsh!t Leadership

What the Best CEOs Do Differently: 8 Lessons From 8 Years of CEO Mentoring

No Bullsh!t Leadership

Show Notes

You never know what to expect when mentoring CEOs.

Some run the most boring businesses you could imagine, but they generate enormous value. Other companies may seem sexy on the outside, but struggle to make ends meet.

One CEO watched his revenue fall off a cliff with the stroke of a bureaucrat’s pen.

Today I’m sharing eight lessons from eight years of mentoring CEOs; and you don’t need to be in the CEO’s chair to use them!

It’s everything from strategic clarity, to not getting distracted by shiny things, to backing your talent.

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If you're a CEO who would like to explore mentoring with Marty in 2027, reach out at [email protected]

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Links mentioned in this episode:

No Bullsh!t Leadership episode: Ep.183: Mentors, Coaches, and Trusted Advisors

Amazon link: No Bullsh!t Leadership

LBT link: Leadership Beyond the Theory

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