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Executive Performance


The First 100 Days Myth: Why Thinking Bigger Helps You Start Better
The 100-day obsession is mostly wrong, as it pressures new CEOs into superficial wins and hasty decisions. To build the foundation for sustained success, think 6-12-18 months.

Marion Heil
26. Jan.9 Min. Lesezeit


The Top Dog Trap: Why Trying to Be Tough Backfires
New CEOs often think the problem is they aren't being tough enough. So they overcompensate - and destroy their effectiveness trying to lead through fear.

Marion Heil
5. Dez. 20257 Min. Lesezeit


Critical Traps for First-Time CEOs
The transition to your first CEO role isn't a promotion - it's learning a completely different job, and here are some traps that derail even the most talented functional leaders.

Marion Heil
19. Nov. 202518 Min. Lesezeit


It's lonely at the top: What it's like to be CEO
CEO loneliness isn't something you solve - it's something you learn to manage before it becomes debilitating.

Marion Heil
13. Nov. 20259 Min. Lesezeit


Critical Traps Even Experienced CEOs Shouldn’t Fall Into
Taking on a new CEO mandate is peppered with potential traps - even for those who've done it before.

Marion Heil
11. Nov. 202512 Min. Lesezeit


From CFO to CEO
Being a great CFO doesn't automatically make you a great CEO – the transition demands a complete rewiring of how you think about leadership.

Marion Heil
4. Nov. 202510 Min. Lesezeit


The Hidden Costs of Extended Executive Job Searches
The biggest cost of extended executive job searches isn't financial - it's deeply personal. How to navigate them.

Marion Heil
5. Aug. 20253 Min. Lesezeit


Bad Succession Planning Is a Board-Level Risk
You wouldn't run a company without insurance. Why run one without succession readiness?

Marion Heil
28. Juli 20252 Min. Lesezeit


Lessons Learned: How To Ensure Successful Consulting Partner Searches
Consulting Partner searches are highly complex and require understanding the whole consulting ecosystem.

Marion Heil
29. Juni 20254 Min. Lesezeit


The Reality of Team Moves In Consulting
Team moves are like running several executive searches in parallel, and pose specific challenges.

Marion Heil
25. Juni 20254 Min. Lesezeit


Should You Grow Consulting Partners Organically or Hire from Outside?
The right approach depends upon where you stand and what you are trying to achieve.

Marion Heil
23. Juni 20253 Min. Lesezeit


The Partner Profile: What Makes Consulting Leaders Tick
What makes a great Consulting Partner?

Marion Heil
15. Juni 20253 Min. Lesezeit


CHROs: The Secret Weapon in Your C-Suite You Need to Leverage Now
CHROs should be real strategic business leaders driving organizational success, not just HR administrators.

Marion Heil
13. Juni 20252 Min. Lesezeit


Beyond Perfect CVs: The Nuances of Great Leadership Selection
Great leadership selection requires looking beyond perfect CVs to assess personality and long-term impact rather than just track records.

Marion Heil
26. Feb. 20252 Min. Lesezeit


The Human Side of CEO Succession: Why Honest Conversations Matter
Successful CEO succession depends on having honest, uncomfortable conversations early - the human element matters as much as process.

Marion Heil
17. Feb. 20252 Min. Lesezeit
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