Jill Belconis
The Hidden Truths of Exceptional CEO Leadership

The corner office can be a lonely place. With decreasing tenures and increasing demands, today's CEOs face unprecedented challenges in leading their organizations. While McKinsey's groundbreaking research in "CEO Excellence" reveals six fundamental mindsets for success, what truly stands out are the counterintuitive lessons beneath the surface.

The Hidden Truths of Exceptional CEO Leadership
Jill Belconis
Level Up Your Network

In the dynamic and demanding landscape of modern leadership, the power of connections is often overlooked. Yet, it's the threads of relationships that weave together the fabric of our success. Your network isn't just a collection of names; it's a reservoir of knowledge, support, and opportunity. By strategically building and nurturing your leadership network, you can unlock doors, amplify your impact, and drive your career forward.

Level Up Your Network
Jill Belconis
Invest in Leadership, Reap the Rewards

In the dynamic and competitive landscape of modern business, the success of an organization is inextricably linked to the capabilities of its leadership. While external factors such as market trends and technological advancements play a significant role, the quality and development of leaders are the driving forces behind long-term sustainability. Let’s explore the critical importance of leadership development in fostering company growth and resilience.

Invest in Leadership, Reap the Rewards
Jill Belconis
Fuel Your Fire, Not Your Burnout

Leaders are often cast as the architects of their own destinies, expected to build empires while maintaining an idyllic personal life. The concept of work-life balance, a term laden with equal parts aspiration and unattainable perfection, has become a modern-day myth. Yet, thriving in this high-stakes world is not about achieving equilibrium, but rather, about cultivating a dynamic harmony.

Fuel Your Fire, Not Your Burnout
Jill Belconis
The EQ Edge: Why Leaders Need Emotional ...

As a strategic business coach, I work with leadership teams daily. We focus on crafting winning strategies, building high-performing teams, and achieving ambitious goals. But what separates the truly exceptional teams (and leaders) from the merely good ones? Often, it comes down to a skill set that goes beyond traditional business acumen: emotional intelligence (EQ).

The EQ Edge: Why Leaders Need Emotional Intelligence

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Four Steps To Creating a Culture of Accountability

Four Steps To Creating a Culture of Accountability

One of the biggest — and most common — pitfalls in business is a lack of accountability. You can have a rock-solid strategic plan with clear areas of responsibility and measurable metrics, but if you don’t hold each other accountable, you won’t reach your goals.

If that sounds like your team, you’re not alone. I uncover accountability issues in many of the teams I work with, including some who are otherwise highly functional. The good news: It’s a relatively easy fix if you’re not afraid to say “the buck stops here”, “you can’t blame others” or “it’s your issue.” 

Building Your High-Performance Team

Building Your High-Performance Team

What’s the greatest differentiator when it comes to achieving your company’s ambitious growth goals? There’s no question: It’s a tightly aligned, high-performing leadership team. You can have the most eloquent vision statement and a well thought-out strategic plan to back it up, but if you don’t have a strong team to execute, you won’t reach your goals.

Steve Jobs said, “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” I couldn’t agree more. 

Who’s ready to hit the ground running in 2018?

Who’s ready to hit the ground running in 2018?

Are you going to reach your 2017 growth targets? Were you and your team focused on all the right actions this year to meet your goals? Did you stick to your plan? Was it really a plan or just a long to-do list?

The 4th Quarter of 2017 is fast approaching. What does success look like in 2018? 20% annual growth, 10% increase in margins, 2 times cash flow, double the number of “A” player employees, record number of customer acquisitions and retention and additional new markets and products/services? What can you do now to set yourself up to achieve those goals in 2018.