Senior Leaders and Executives Only

I’m an an EP at a mid size firm (100+ lawyers) with a significant book of business. Firm has many issues, including under compensating key partners. Issues are well known and chair is ignoring much of… more

(very old title here) Execs - what experience is most valuable to prepare for CEO or founder role? I have an annual review coming up and can ask for pretty much anything, be it a new role, initiative,… more

I’m being considered for an ED role at another company with the TC 40-60% higher than my comp now. I’m very underpaid right now due to my company not giving bonuses and raises for 2 years. This compan… more

How is the 2023 job market expected to be for leadership/ executive roles? I work in tech risk and I’m looking to change, but I’m not unhappy in my current role. I’m appreciated but underpaid and it’s… more

Would you help me with a project? I’m conducting some market research for my coaching program. I help C-Suite Leaders create a positive work culture so that they can increase talent acquisition & employee ret… more

Hello leaders! How did you build your executive presence? What skills helped you and how did you build those skills? Asking as a new manager.

I'm planning to offer my team the option of getting their six sigma black belt this year, cost covered by the company. There are a lot of avenues to getting certified but I want to offer something… more

Top tips to continue and build morale remotely

What is a good tip to get more decision makers to allow me to conduct a complementary energy cost analysis? We either save the company money or provide the good news that they are in the best possible… more

I set up a call today with an even more senior leader (I am an EVP) and asked him for advice on navigating the political waters of our global workplace. He was so honest and helpful it was .....amazin… more

I’m currently considering an offer and am finding that all online compensation benchmarking is falling flat in terms of understanding how I should be looking at comp for this role. I’d value your advi… more

I took the role I am in about a year ago and it just has not been what was promised and a huge step back. I have found a good place and am content but not overly happy with my place in the company. A … more

Hi! Hoping for advice please. Does anyone have any recommendations on the best PMP course?

Hello! I’d like to share an experience and hopefully receive guidance.

I spent two years as an executive, and while I was providing what I believe was impactful work, and receiving praises across the board, I got … more

Welp.

Time to ask: anyone have a solid list of recruiters who work with agencies? Looking to move my talents (biz dev/new business) to a new shop.

I appreciate your help in advance if possible!

Does anyone have recommendations on an approach to get frequent feedback on employee sentiment across your teams?

I lead a global team of ~70 and growing. Most of the team is deployed to major company… more

What are everyone's thoughts on resume services/coaching? I am a leader/exec that was laid off (first time) and have spent over 15 years in various roles such SVP Operations, Senior Director Product, VP Solut… more

I’ve been a mid-level manager (Sr Operations Manager) for the last three years. Been in my industry for 10 years. I feel I have plateaued in my career path. I’m trying to promote to a Director of Oper… more

Looking for advice on what types of reports/data are most convincing to senior leadership for keeping staff on who serve internal functions (knowledge managers, intranet, content specialists)- I fear … more

How long on average have you all stayed in one position? How about tenure at each company?

What are your biggest frustrations with the wellbeing/burnout prevention initiatives that you’ve seen?

Not sure where to put this, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts here on what smaller Saas companies should expect or prepare for this economic downturn.

What’s the best way of encouraging young team members to actually disconnect during their time away? I have some individuals that will not take actual vacations, they say, “I’ll have my laptop and phone”. My resp… more

I'm burnt. Attempting to figure out how to pivot.
Over 50, I've been a COO, SVP etc at mid-tier orgs ending in B4. Technical enough to call BS, ops expert, excel at organic sales. Systems engi… more

Got an opportunity for a Director role that will oversee a new and major changes across the org but won't have people under me. Should I be worried?

Has anyone worked with an executive recruiter or headhunter to identify opportunities and support placement into a new role? Any referrals? Specifically in the digital product, innovation or design fi… more

Prepping for a CRO interview with the CEO of a smaller tech company (approx 70 employees) experiencing explosive growth. They want someone to run sales, alliances, & marketing, with heavy influen… more

Hello! I started at a company that is well a hot mess. I’m starting with building and organizing all departments SOPs. Any suggestions on platforms that specifically track and organize SOPs and Playbo… more

I’m a new manager to a newly created team. The team has extremely low morale and in two weeks I’ve had to have 4 difficult conversations about performance. Any ideas to help boost morale quickly?

I’ve interviewed for several Director and VP roles over the last 6 months. I keep getting to the end only to either be ghosted or told the position is “postponed due to budget”. Even my own company wants me to si… more

Working my way up the corporate ladder. I have so many thoughts on leadership and want to initiate changes in the departments I work with. But at this level it's so difficult. Ppl are so resistant to change.<… more

How do you choose between Exec Education programs at b-schools? Does hybrid matter? Writing an article…

I work at a Financial Institution and have recently been approached about a Director role with my prior company. It’s a great opportunity but I have 2 young kids (Preschool/Elementary ages) and I don’… more