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The Ultimate CEO Checklist
Original post by Oana Labes, MBA, CPA - follow her for more. Great companies don’t grow from hustle. They grow from focus.

AI skills will be crucial for years to come
Knowing how to use ChatGPT isn’t enough. Learn these AI skills to future-proof your career: (remember to save for later)

Strategy Curriculum
Save this post to learn the top 30 Strategy Frameworks! Curated by Tim Vipond, FMVA

Founder Cheat Sheets
Rachel spent a few days collecting the top cheat sheets on leadership, business, team building, self-help, and more.

The Soft Skills Matrix
These 8 soft skills will set your career on fire! Going to a prestigious school may get you noticed in the interview and may even get you hired... ...but the most impact on your career has less to do to with a textbook or the name of your school. In fact, it’s more about acquiring certain skills after your formal education has ended.

Top 100 KPIs
Collection of the 100 most valuable KPIs We can see all of the KPIs formulas and definitions in the high-resolution PDF

EQ > IQ in Leadership.
Discover the Secret to Truly Effective Leadership. Credit to Noemi Kis✨ for this cheat sheet. Effective leadership is about: ➤ Trust ➤ Compassion ➤ Relationship

Difficult Questions or Difficult People
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 or 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲? Here's how to handle them 💥 Get your Black Belt with my 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 or 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁

How to develop strategic thinking
Your MBA doesn't make you a strategic thinker: Here's what does. Strategic thinking is not about courses of degrees. Anyone can become more strategic!

Toxic Leadership
Toxic leaders ARE influencing the world: Reflect on this. Can you identify a leader who: ↳ Micromanages ↳ Keeps crucial information to themselves ↳ Criticizes harshly ↳ Claims all the credit ↳ Instills a culture of fear

Kind Leaders vs Nice Leaders
You can be a kind leader and still: 1. Hold your team accountable. 2. Provide honest feedback. 3. Address issues head-on. 4. Set high expectations. 5. Lead by example. 6. Be empathetic. 7. Promote open communication.

5 Dysfunctions of a team
Teamwork makes the dream work, but what if it doesn't? Discover the five dysfunctions holding back even the best teams:

Investors back 3 things:
Founder, Co-Founder & Team. And one of the best ways to nail all three is to embody Servant Leadership.

Hire great people and get out their way.
The results can be amazing when you create a motivated, loyal, and high-performing team. Building an inspiring workplace culture is not an overnight task but a continuous effort. But it’s well worth the investment.

The best leaders appreciate the importance of coaching
99% of employers see coaching as having a positive or very positive impact on the wider business (Randstad Research Report)

15 Acts Of Kindness At Work
Sunday reminder: Be kind. 15 acts of kindness that we can do every day in the workplace:

The outdated generational divide
→ Ignore generational differences → Expect everyone to adapt to a one-size-fits-all leadership style → Allow stereotypes and biases to influence decision-making

Access Foundations - Mentor Spotlight
5 crucial skills: 1. Know your intentions. 2. Make it safe. 3. Master your story. 4. Explore others' paths. 5. Move to action.

𝟲𝟭% 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀.
So whose fault is that? Not theirs alone.

A plan is not a strategy
While both involve a course of action, a plan outlines specific steps to achieve a goal, while a strategy defines the overall direction and competitive advantage to achieve that goal. A plan is more tactical and focuses on execution, whereas a strategy is more overarching and focuses on making choices that position an organization for success.

6 Key Business Frameworks
Leaders who lack business acumen will fail as a leader! Don't fail as a leader. Study my Key Business Frameworks Cheat Sheet!!

The System Design Universe
Imagine building a system that scales effortlessly, never crashes, and handles millions of users seamlessly. Sounds impossible? It’s not - it’s system design.

The Intelligent Investor
The Intelligent Investor

How to value company
How to Value a Company by DCF

Strategic CEO Skills
Most CEOs think finance is the CFO’s job. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Capital allocation is the CEO’s job.

AI in Corporate Finance
AI is transforming corporate finance by automating manual processes!!! Improving forecasting, enhancing risk management, and enabling data-driven decision-making.

AI for Founders and CEOs
Founders & CEOs simply cannot ignore AI. AI gives you the edge to grow your company. From clutter-free inboxes to smarter calendars. Here’s your must-have AI toolkit

12 Wake-Up Calls for CEOs
Most CEOs don't fail because they don't have a vision. They fail because they lack financial intelligence. Because financial blind spots lead to costly missteps. Here are 12 wake-up calls that every CEO should take seriously.

CEO vs CFO vs COO: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Are the KPIs correctly attributed? Would you have done it differently? Here's a quick breakdown of the key metrics for CEOs, CFOs, and COOs:

The AI Alchemist
AI Alchemists bridge the gap between technology and business value, orchestrating the complex relationship between humans and AI systems to achieve what neither could accomplish alone. While technical skills are increasingly commoditized by AI itself, the ability to reimagine and implement new ways of working becomes the true competitive advantage.

Selling Anything to Anyone
Most people struggle to sell. But the best can sell anything to anyone. I've been selling for 15+ years now. Sold Amazon, bookkeeping, SEO. It’s not about the product. It’s about psychology, persuasion, and trust. Master these, and you’ll never be broke.

Make Cash Flow King
Cash is not king. Cash flow is. But here's the problem... Your system is failing you.

Investor Comparison Chart
Angel Investors Vs Venture Capital Vs Private Equity Vs Strategy Investors

8 C-Suite roles that control your company's fate
Why does this matter to YOU? If you're a founder: → Know who to hire and when → Avoid million-dollar mistakes If you're climbing the ladder: → Speak their language → Position yourself for promotion

Presentations - The 10/20/30 Rules
1️⃣ Limit your slides 2️⃣ Limit your talk time 3️⃣ Limit your text

Are you building yes-men or cultivating diverse thinkers?
Why is this important? Your response to disagreement shapes your team's culture. It impacts innovation, job satisfaction, and overall results.

Maslow’s Hierarchy: Leadership Edition
According to the Mental Health Foundation, 55% of employees took time off work due to stress, anxiety, or depression, with poor leadership cited as a significant factor.

Crucial Conversations
5 crucial skills: 1. Know your intentions. 2. Make it safe. 3. Master your story. 4. Explore others' paths. 5. Move to action.
All
Leadership
Business
Growth
AI

The Ultimate CEO Checklist
Original post by Oana Labes, MBA, CPA - follow her for more. Great companies don’t grow from hustle. They grow from focus.

AI skills will be crucial for years to come
Knowing how to use ChatGPT isn’t enough. Learn these AI skills to future-proof your career: (remember to save for later)

Strategy Curriculum
Save this post to learn the top 30 Strategy Frameworks! Curated by Tim Vipond, FMVA

Founder Cheat Sheets
Rachel spent a few days collecting the top cheat sheets on leadership, business, team building, self-help, and more.

The Soft Skills Matrix
These 8 soft skills will set your career on fire! Going to a prestigious school may get you noticed in the interview and may even get you hired... ...but the most impact on your career has less to do to with a textbook or the name of your school. In fact, it’s more about acquiring certain skills after your formal education has ended.

Top 100 KPIs
Collection of the 100 most valuable KPIs We can see all of the KPIs formulas and definitions in the high-resolution PDF

EQ > IQ in Leadership.
Discover the Secret to Truly Effective Leadership. Credit to Noemi Kis✨ for this cheat sheet. Effective leadership is about: ➤ Trust ➤ Compassion ➤ Relationship

Difficult Questions or Difficult People
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 or 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲? Here's how to handle them 💥 Get your Black Belt with my 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 or 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁

How to develop strategic thinking
Your MBA doesn't make you a strategic thinker: Here's what does. Strategic thinking is not about courses of degrees. Anyone can become more strategic!

Toxic Leadership
Toxic leaders ARE influencing the world: Reflect on this. Can you identify a leader who: ↳ Micromanages ↳ Keeps crucial information to themselves ↳ Criticizes harshly ↳ Claims all the credit ↳ Instills a culture of fear

Kind Leaders vs Nice Leaders
You can be a kind leader and still: 1. Hold your team accountable. 2. Provide honest feedback. 3. Address issues head-on. 4. Set high expectations. 5. Lead by example. 6. Be empathetic. 7. Promote open communication.

5 Dysfunctions of a team
Teamwork makes the dream work, but what if it doesn't? Discover the five dysfunctions holding back even the best teams:
All
Leadership
AI
Business
Growth

The Ultimate CEO Checklist
Original post by Oana Labes, MBA, CPA - follow her for more. Great companies don’t grow from hustle. They grow from focus.

AI skills will be crucial for years to come
Knowing how to use ChatGPT isn’t enough. Learn these AI skills to future-proof your career: (remember to save for later)

Strategy Curriculum
Save this post to learn the top 30 Strategy Frameworks! Curated by Tim Vipond, FMVA

Founder Cheat Sheets
Rachel spent a few days collecting the top cheat sheets on leadership, business, team building, self-help, and more.

The Soft Skills Matrix
These 8 soft skills will set your career on fire! Going to a prestigious school may get you noticed in the interview and may even get you hired... ...but the most impact on your career has less to do to with a textbook or the name of your school. In fact, it’s more about acquiring certain skills after your formal education has ended.

Top 100 KPIs
Collection of the 100 most valuable KPIs We can see all of the KPIs formulas and definitions in the high-resolution PDF

EQ > IQ in Leadership.
Discover the Secret to Truly Effective Leadership. Credit to Noemi Kis✨ for this cheat sheet. Effective leadership is about: ➤ Trust ➤ Compassion ➤ Relationship

Difficult Questions or Difficult People
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 or 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲? Here's how to handle them 💥 Get your Black Belt with my 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 or 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁

How to develop strategic thinking
Your MBA doesn't make you a strategic thinker: Here's what does. Strategic thinking is not about courses of degrees. Anyone can become more strategic!

Toxic Leadership
Toxic leaders ARE influencing the world: Reflect on this. Can you identify a leader who: ↳ Micromanages ↳ Keeps crucial information to themselves ↳ Criticizes harshly ↳ Claims all the credit ↳ Instills a culture of fear

Kind Leaders vs Nice Leaders
You can be a kind leader and still: 1. Hold your team accountable. 2. Provide honest feedback. 3. Address issues head-on. 4. Set high expectations. 5. Lead by example. 6. Be empathetic. 7. Promote open communication.

5 Dysfunctions of a team
Teamwork makes the dream work, but what if it doesn't? Discover the five dysfunctions holding back even the best teams:

Investors back 3 things:
Founder, Co-Founder & Team. And one of the best ways to nail all three is to embody Servant Leadership.

Hire great people and get out their way.
The results can be amazing when you create a motivated, loyal, and high-performing team. Building an inspiring workplace culture is not an overnight task but a continuous effort. But it’s well worth the investment.

The best leaders appreciate the importance of coaching
99% of employers see coaching as having a positive or very positive impact on the wider business (Randstad Research Report)

15 Acts Of Kindness At Work
Sunday reminder: Be kind. 15 acts of kindness that we can do every day in the workplace:

The outdated generational divide
→ Ignore generational differences → Expect everyone to adapt to a one-size-fits-all leadership style → Allow stereotypes and biases to influence decision-making

Access Foundations - Mentor Spotlight
5 crucial skills: 1. Know your intentions. 2. Make it safe. 3. Master your story. 4. Explore others' paths. 5. Move to action.

𝟲𝟭% 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀.
So whose fault is that? Not theirs alone.

A plan is not a strategy
While both involve a course of action, a plan outlines specific steps to achieve a goal, while a strategy defines the overall direction and competitive advantage to achieve that goal. A plan is more tactical and focuses on execution, whereas a strategy is more overarching and focuses on making choices that position an organization for success.

6 Key Business Frameworks
Leaders who lack business acumen will fail as a leader! Don't fail as a leader. Study my Key Business Frameworks Cheat Sheet!!

The System Design Universe
Imagine building a system that scales effortlessly, never crashes, and handles millions of users seamlessly. Sounds impossible? It’s not - it’s system design.

The Intelligent Investor
The Intelligent Investor

How to value company
How to Value a Company by DCF

Strategic CEO Skills
Most CEOs think finance is the CFO’s job. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Capital allocation is the CEO’s job.

AI in Corporate Finance
AI is transforming corporate finance by automating manual processes!!! Improving forecasting, enhancing risk management, and enabling data-driven decision-making.

AI for Founders and CEOs
Founders & CEOs simply cannot ignore AI. AI gives you the edge to grow your company. From clutter-free inboxes to smarter calendars. Here’s your must-have AI toolkit

12 Wake-Up Calls for CEOs
Most CEOs don't fail because they don't have a vision. They fail because they lack financial intelligence. Because financial blind spots lead to costly missteps. Here are 12 wake-up calls that every CEO should take seriously.

CEO vs CFO vs COO: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Are the KPIs correctly attributed? Would you have done it differently? Here's a quick breakdown of the key metrics for CEOs, CFOs, and COOs:

The AI Alchemist
AI Alchemists bridge the gap between technology and business value, orchestrating the complex relationship between humans and AI systems to achieve what neither could accomplish alone. While technical skills are increasingly commoditized by AI itself, the ability to reimagine and implement new ways of working becomes the true competitive advantage.

Selling Anything to Anyone
Most people struggle to sell. But the best can sell anything to anyone. I've been selling for 15+ years now. Sold Amazon, bookkeeping, SEO. It’s not about the product. It’s about psychology, persuasion, and trust. Master these, and you’ll never be broke.

Make Cash Flow King
Cash is not king. Cash flow is. But here's the problem... Your system is failing you.

Investor Comparison Chart
Angel Investors Vs Venture Capital Vs Private Equity Vs Strategy Investors

8 C-Suite roles that control your company's fate
Why does this matter to YOU? If you're a founder: → Know who to hire and when → Avoid million-dollar mistakes If you're climbing the ladder: → Speak their language → Position yourself for promotion

Presentations - The 10/20/30 Rules
1️⃣ Limit your slides 2️⃣ Limit your talk time 3️⃣ Limit your text

Are you building yes-men or cultivating diverse thinkers?
Why is this important? Your response to disagreement shapes your team's culture. It impacts innovation, job satisfaction, and overall results.

Maslow’s Hierarchy: Leadership Edition
According to the Mental Health Foundation, 55% of employees took time off work due to stress, anxiety, or depression, with poor leadership cited as a significant factor.

Crucial Conversations
5 crucial skills: 1. Know your intentions. 2. Make it safe. 3. Master your story. 4. Explore others' paths. 5. Move to action.