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Finding yourself in the top spot My client had a best friend and co-founder who was leading the company as CEO The CEO got sick and had to leave the business, and my client had to step into a role she had never had. She 'lost' her best friend, and she lost her CEO. It was already a challenging time for the company, and now this!? It was a mess. We had daily talks about all the small details of being CEO, how to deal with the board, manage the team, start to raise a new round of funding, be the face of the business, etc. Focusing on the fundamentals of the role and dealing with the emotional turmoil together, we managed to steer the ship through the storms. A new CEO was hired, a fresh round of funding was secured, and everything became calmer and more straightforward. Ultimately, the company could not survive, but my client and her best friend (the ex-CEO) both did and found better paths beyond their baby.

Finding yourself in the top (tough) spot. My client had a best friend and co-founder who was leading the company as CEO The CEO got sick and had to leave the business, and my client had to step into a role she had never had. She lost her best friend, and she lost her CEO. It was already a challenging time for the company, and now this!? It was a mess. We had daily talks about all the small details of being CEO, how to deal with the board, manage the team, start to raise a new round of funding, be the face of the business, etc. Focusing on the role's fundamentals and dealing with the emotional turmoil together, we managed to steer the ship through the storms. A new CEO was hired, a fresh round of funding was secured, and everything became calmer and more straightforward. Ultimately, the company could not survive, but my client and her best friend (the ex-CEO) both did and found better paths beyond their baby.

Excited to share this insightful interview with Bharatt Hari featured in BW Businessworld Take a moment to read it and discover his thoughts on growth and innovation in the marketing industry. #Leadership #Innovation #GoodBee

Biggest struggle during solo consulting time…. Clients asking: - How does community align with our marketing efforts? - How can we use marketing efforts to build community? Being on both the sides to consult, I often felt the need to jam it with leaders in that space. Two years ago I got introduced to accountability circle for community leaders by Tristan Lombard I was blown away by the entire structure of those syncs. - There is an agenda - Lots of takeaways - Met supremely talented community builders - Made friends for life - Met people who supported each other - A space with zero judgement to share challenges and get solutions - Space to brainstorm creatively Everytime I joined the biweekly sync, I had so much confidence to break down my obstacles at work into opportunities. This time, I am excited to co-host it with Tristan Lombard. So much to learn, discuss, share and think collectively. You are a solo consultant in community/ marketing space? Fill this link, let’s jam - https://lnkd.in/gu8Rfknb #soloconsulting #marketing #community

Get ready for the next evolution of The Founder & The Force Multiplier. Stay up to date with what's next by subscribing to The Inner Circle at https://lnkd.in/eQjppaEX A Message from Our Owner & Co-Founder, Hallie Warner ----- 🔥 Let's skip to the good part... Late last week, I became the proud owner of The Founder & The Force Multiplier. When I left my role as Chief of Staff to Adam Hergenrother, one of the hardest things to say "good-bye" to was the conversation, community, and change that we had created through The Founder & The Force Multiplier. After a 6 month career break, I came to the conclusion that this chapter wasn't over yet for me. There is still more to explore. More education and work to be done in the executive support industry. More entrepreneurs to help find their right-hand partner. More Executive Assistants and Chief of Staff careers to grow. More partnerships to teach how to lead well together. The Founder & The Force Multiplier believes in the power of the partnership and that the right one can truly change businesses and lives. And that is my goal. 🚀 I also want to take just a minute to publicly thank Adam for giving me this opportunity. I believe this is such a testament to Adam's leadership and our commitment to fierce conversations and partnership-first thinking over our 13+ year relationship. And to Adam's new EA, Jenna Stewart, for being such an incredible addition to the team and for carrying The Founder & The Force Multiplier torch while I was on my career break. I'm thrilled that they were both so willing to hand it back to me and allow me to carry on the vision that I see so clearly. I can not wait to share more over the coming weeks as I settle into my new role as owner and CEO. 💭 For now, I'll leave you with this: Is there something that you can't stop thinking about? Do you feel like you have unfinished business with a person or a project? Have the conversation. Ask for what you want. You may just be surprised by what you get in return for taking the risk! #founderandforcemultiplier #forcemultipliers #entreprenuership #executivesupportprofessionals #adminproweek #leadership #careergrowth #executiveassistants #leadup

We are delighted to share key takeaways from our #Trailblazer discussion with... Craig Jonas, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of CoPeace! We discussed how business can be infused with empathy. Imagine that? 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘜𝘓𝘓 𝘷𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 that emerged from our conversation: 1️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Craig emphasized the importance of strategic maneuvering in the business landscape, particularly when it comes to making a meaningful impact. At CoPeace, they navigate through challenges with a strategic lens, leveraging innovative approaches to drive positive change in communities while ensuring sustainable growth. 2️⃣ 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭: We explored the transformative power of empathy in business, and Craig shared how empathy serves as a catalyst for CoPeace's endeavors. CoPeace is fostering genuine connections with stakeholders and driving inclusive decision-making processes. By prioritizing empathy, they not only enhance stakeholder relationships they also create a ripple effect of positive change within and beyond their organization. 3️⃣ Charting a Course for Adventure (the Future): Couldn't resist adding that line from the Love Boat theme song! Planning for the future involves aligning business goals with broader societal needs. Craig elaborated on their commitment to creating a more equitable and sustainable future through their investment strategies and operational practices. By staying true to their values and purpose-driven mission, they navigate toward a future where profit and impact go hand in hand. BOOM. 🔍 Dive deeper into our conversation to uncover more insights into the intersection of business and empathy, and discover how CoPeace is redefining success in the corporate world! Bruce Montgomery Gail Montgomery Anca Castillo Cary Lopez, PhD #business #empathy #sustainability #impactinvesting #leadership #success

Honored to have CEO, Craig Jonas, Ph.D., featured on ExperienceYes's latest "Trailblazing for Success: Inspiring Leaders" Podcast 🎙️   Listen below to hear them discuss how business is infused with empathy, and what the future of impact will look like ☮️   #SustainableInvesting #GrowYourMoneyForGood

💡 7 Takeaways from "Real Talk with CMOs & those hiring them." Last week I had an insightful conversation with Dariusz Paczuski, Kate Bullis, Mike Linton during the CMOlist Session. Below are just 7 takeaways. 🌟 Whether you’re a seasoned executive, a budding entrepreneur, or a professional navigating career transitions, this discussion will provide insights for staying ahead. 📺 Watch the full discussion for a deeper dive into these insights and more. (Link in comments). Let me know what stood out to you in the comments. 👇 About the panel: 💫 Mike Linton | Host of CMO Confidential, 5x CMO – eBay, Ancestry, Farmers, Best Buy, P&G 💫 Kate Bullis| Cofounder of SEBA Executive Search, acquired by ZRG Partners 💫 Robin Zucker | CMO, Founder of The CMO Practice, Business Insider CMO to Watch, Ex - Codecademy, Yahoo!, Playboy 💫 Dariusz Paczuski | Moderator, CMO, Ex- EDB, Malwarebytes, Verizon, Yahoo!, and founder of Rocket Vodka and Rocket Works AI #FutureOfMarketing #CMO #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #MarketingTrends #AI #FractionalCMO #Teamwork

Join Lexi Reese and Molly Graham for a conversation on making big things work at scale. Do not miss. Get your tix today! Folks - Lexi and Molly are both deep thinkers, insightful and thought-provoking, and very committed to building a better world. Having a chance to meet with them individually is a treat in itself. To interact with both of them in a conversation designed to accelerate your biggest goals is a can’t miss opportunity. 👉 Operators and leaders interested in leaving a positive dent and bringing heart and brain power to some of the toughest challenges of our time. 👉 You'll leave with actionable tips to scale high performing teams and organizations that deliver services people rave about. 👉 Run, don’t walk 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Wednesday, November 8 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:00 - 7:30 pm PM 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: San Francisco 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦: https://lnkd.in/gdpJwmu8 #makewashingtonwork #atscale #lexireese #forsenate

One of the best things leaders can do for their companies is bring in outside speakers and interview them: customers, partners, investors... and critics (people who chose to do things differently, or chose not to become customers). This is something we haven't done enough over the years. Now that we're doing it more (aiming for every 2-3 weeks), I find that it's incredibly valuable for the team and the company's evolution. It breaks echo chambers and gives more meaning to our work.