What you'll learn

Explore the key characteristics and habits of successful CEOs, and learn how to apply them in your own personal and professional development.
Enhance your knowledge of the various decision-making frameworks used by successful CEOs, and learn how to apply them in real-world scenarios to make informed,
Increase your self-awareness as a leader and determine your leadership style.
Put together all the tools you learn to make more informed decisions, build stronger relationships, and drive better results
Cultivate a CEO mindset.

Course content

5 sections • 12 lectures • 30m total length

Think Like a CEO1:36
Learn the essential secrets of thinking like a CEO, master executive communication with senior leaders, and position yourself to ascend toward a CEO role.

What Your CEO Cares About and Why3:02
CEOs are constantly juggling multiple priorities and shifting contexts.
In this video you'll understand what they value, so that you can ensure your priorities move to the top of the list.
Think About the Whole Business - Not Just the Team or Department2:21
CEOs don't look at departments in a vacuum, but instead they view the entire business as a whole.
They also don't appreciate others trying to drag them into narrow, territorial battles. In this video you’ll learn the importance of developing a broader mindset when it comes to thinking like a CEO.
Understanding How Your CEO Thinks3:02
Think Strategically, Not Tactically3:23
CEOs think about the big picture - the direction of the company overall and the systems that operate inside of it - not about individual actions groups take. In this video, you'll gain specific tips to help you think more strategically so you can improve this skill.

Download the Example CEO Calendar below for reference on how CEOs strategically spend their time throughout the week.
Elevating a Department Meeting from Tactical to Strategic
Decision Over Precision3:10
Develop a bias for action by clarifying decision criteria, testing options with pilots, and setting deadlines to drive fast, confident decisions like a CEO.

Self-Awareness in Leadership2:14
A core foundation of leadership development is increasing your self-awareness. In this video you'll learn why building your self-awareness is essential to achieve any leadership goal you want to accomplish.
How to Build Your Own Self-Awareness2:44
Develop strategic self-awareness by journaling daily, soliciting feedback through 360 reviews or informal input, and implementing a focused development plan to strengthen leadership and collaboration.
Processing 360 Feedback with a Leadership Coach

Think Issues Through Before Bringing Them Up2:28
You know what CEOs hate? When you bring them a problem without thinking for even a second how to solve it. Don't do this. We'll discuss how to think issues through so you'll be more effective when you present them to your CEO or leader.
Download the attached Problem-Solving Guide as a tool for thinking through issues before speaking with a CEO or senior leader.
Work Well With Teams Around You2:26
Embrace conflict as a natural part of the system and build stronger cross-functional collaboration by getting to know coworkers' goals, motivations, and skills to resolve issues quickly.
Resolving Cross-Departmental Tension Without Escalation
Learn to Sell Your Ideas to Senior Leaders2:32
Pitching a Strategic Initiative to a Time-Pressed Executive

Requirements

Professional experience: Participants should have a strong interest in pursuing a leadership career. Wanting to be the CEO is NOT required.
Open-mindedness: Participants should be open-minded and willing to challenge their assumptions about leadership and embrace new ways of thinking and acting.
Commitment: Participants should be committed to their own personal and professional development, and be willing to invest time and energy into the course.

Description

Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills to the next level and achieve success like never before? If so, then this course is the perfect opportunity for you.

In this course you will cultivate a CEO mindset and gain a deeper understanding of the skills you need to develop your leadership style. By exploring the key traits and habits of successful CEOs, you'll learn how to apply these principles in your own personal and professional development.

In this course, you'll also enhance your knowledge of various decision-making frameworks used by successful CEOs, and learn how to apply them in real-world scenarios to make informed, effective decisions. Additionally, you'll increase your self-awareness as a leader by gaining a deeper understanding of your own strengths, weaknesses, and leadership style. With this newfound knowledge, you'll be equipped to make more informed decisions, build stronger relationships, and drive better results. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your career, this course will empower you to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact. This course is ideal if you’re headed to the C-suite or simply want to improve your own leadership skills.

Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity! Enroll today to unlock your leadership potential and start to Think Like a CEO!

Who this course is for:

Ambitious individual contributors or middle managers who want to improve their leadership skills.
Individual contributors or managers who want to communicate and interact better with senior executives, CEOs, and their own boss.
Individual contributors and middle managers who want to get promoted.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

The Mindset of a CEO6 lectures • 15min

Build Your Self-Awareness3 lectures • 5min

How to Be Effective With Your CEO and Senior Leaders5 lectures • 7min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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Who this course is for: