How To Succeed As A VP
...get important things done. The post How To Succeed As A VP appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Mr Joe Leech
Hi, I m @mrjoe but you can call me Joe.
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Change the beliefs, change the culture, get things done.
"Mr Joe, Sarah has done a wee on the floor..." or what we can learn from an 8 year old. The post Change the beliefs, change the culture, get things done. appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
CEO, Are You Getting Enough From Your VPs?
Everything is connected. The post CEO, Are You Getting Enough From Your VPs? appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
How to sort any mess
or why you can never solve other people's problem. The post How to sort any mess appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Why Strategy Fails
Your strategy is intellectually perfect and socially dead. The post Why Strategy Fails appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
When it’s all going wrong, Zag
When the world is against you, there is opportunity. The post When it s all going wrong, Zag appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Friction Is Trying to Tell You Something
Something deeper. The post Friction Is Trying to Tell You Something appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Why talking to CEOs about AI is like talking to teenagers about Sex
Everyone else is doing it; it's all they talk about, and it feels like they are doing it way better than we are. The post Why talking to CEOs about AI is like talking to teenagers about Sex appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The Person You Rely on Most is Also a Threat
I ❤️ Meetings …said no one ever. Here’s the thing, the wonderful thing about working with CEOs is that I’m able to point out the obvious. “I just have so many meetings, my assistant keeps me away from the worst of it, but my days are packed.” Said the CEO. “I blame the boss,” I [ ] The post The Person You Rely on Most is Also a Threat appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The CEO Bottleneck
Unlock your leadership style! The post The CEO Bottleneck appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Designing Cadence: How CEO’s Reclaim Time for Real Work
Designing the right rhythm creates space for thinking and real work. The post Designing Cadence: How CEO s Reclaim Time for Real Work appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The TO-DON’T List.
The high-cost habit of doing "everything". Why the Best CEOs Use a "To-Don't" List (And Why You Should Too). The post The TO-DON T List. appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Beyond The Todo List
The high-efficiency trap of the brilliant operator. The post Beyond The Todo List appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The CEO’s Guide to Chief of Staff
In this episode of The Modern CEO, we unpack the real work behind the title with Cat Shepherd and Nick Langford. The post The CEO’s Guide to Chief of Staff appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The Importance of Headroom: Time, Energy, Capital
The best CEOs don’t run at 100%. They protect headroom — time, energy, capital — so they can act fast when opportunity strikes. The post The Importance of Headroom: Time, Energy, Capital appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Strategy Bank: 197 Strategy Questions Top CEOs Ask
A complete question bank to sharpen, pressure-test, and strengthen your strategy. Used by CEOs in board prep, off-sites, strategic resets, and moments where clarity matters most. The post Strategy Bank: 197 Strategy Questions Top CEOs Ask appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Freedom Isn’t a Reward. It’s a Strategy.
Freedom doesn’t come after success, t’s built into it. Design your options (exit, pivot, pause) before you need them. Here’s how. The post Freedom Isn t a Reward. It’s a Strategy. appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
AI won’t replace CEOs but CEOs who use AI will replace those who don’t.
The question isn’t whether AI can do the work. It’s whether you can redesign the work around AI. Did you know? Electricity was invisible but revolutionary. AI will be the same until it’s everywhere, and then you’ll just call it “work.” The post AI won’t replace CEOs but CEOs who use AI will replace those who don’t. appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
10 Habits of Successful Employees
I’ve been collecting these for 15 years. The post 10 Habits of Successful Employees appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The CEO’s Guide to Success (S2 Ep. 3)
Prof. Steven Kaplan on what boards get wrong, how top CEOs really succeed, and why execution (not charisma) is your real edge. The post The CEO’s Guide to Success (S2 Ep. 3) appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
How Much Do You Really Need After You Exit?
How much money do I need to never work again? The post How Much Do You Really Need After You Exit? appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Make the Next Few Weeks Count
It’s September, For some of us, that marks a return from the August break. For others, it’s a reminder: there’s still time to make this year count. A few things you might’ve missed while the inbox was quieter: What’s coming up? Exciting times ahead, isn t it? Talk soon! The post Make the Next Few Weeks Count appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The 5 Mistakes First-Time CEOs Make (and What to Do)
You’re new in the CEO seat. Here’s what nobody warns you about. The post The 5 Mistakes First-Time CEOs Make (and What to Do) appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Leadership is subtle, not blunt.
Blunt leadership is easy, but exhausting. The post Leadership is subtle, not blunt. appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The CEO’s Guide to Being Punched in the Face (S2 Ep. 2)
Roan Lavery on the real work of leadership: how martial arts shaped his CEO mindset and why stepping back isn’t always the right move. The post The CEO’s Guide to Being Punched in the Face (S2 Ep. 2) appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The CEOs Guide to Telling Your Investor to *f off* (S2 Ep. 1)
Season 2 kicks off with Paul Traynor. Can you lead without being liked? Why real leadership demands healthy conflict. The post The CEOs Guide to Telling Your Investor to *f off* (S2 Ep. 1) appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Master the Inner Game to succeed at the Outer Game
The outer game is what we typically focus on strategies, resources, and results. The inner game is the real driver behind effective leadership. The post Master the Inner Game to succeed at the Outer Game appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Upgrade your internal operating system
Why your leadership challenges often start with who you think you are. The post Upgrade your internal operating system appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Your boss is an asshole.
Imagine living that life. No one wants to live like that even if it’s financially rewarding. The post Your boss is an asshole. appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Run as fast as you can toward a Problem
Our natural instinct is to run away from a problem. Who in their right mind runs towards a problem? Experienced leaders, that's who. The post Run as fast as you can toward a Problem appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The Toughest Truth for Founders: Letting Go of Being Right
Do you want to be right, or do you want to build a great company? The post The Toughest Truth for Founders: Letting Go of Being Right appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Are you the reason your business isn’t scaling?
Are you stuck in founder mode, or are you stepping into your CEO role? The post Are you the reason your business isn’t scaling? appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
A tough pill to swallow, CEOs must get out of their own way.
It rains here on the edge of England, it rains a lot. Everyday I check the weather to see if my little girl needs to take an umbrella to school. The post A tough pill to swallow, CEOs must get out of their own way. appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The Scarcity Mindset is Holding you Back
Change your mindset, scarcity to abundance. The post The Scarcity Mindset is Holding you Back appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Stuck in The Messy Middle…
Transitioning from founder to CEO is one of the most challenging shifts a leader can make. The post Stuck in The Messy Middle appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Growing Pains and Leadership Gains
From Visionary to Leader (and back again). The post Growing Pains and Leadership Gains appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
How did I get to be a Coach to CEOs?
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife. And you may ask yourself, "Well, how did I get here?" The post How did I get to be a Coach to CEOs? appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Why Big Things Don’t Get Done
Imagine your organization’s productivity as a glass jar, with space for three things: sand, pebbles, and rocks. The post Why Big Things Don t Get Done appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
When your Name is no Longer Yours & the Founder to CEO Transition
What got you here won’t get you there – key insights from my recent webinar with the Keysearch team on scaling leadership and overcoming common founder pitfalls. The post When your Name is no Longer Yours & the Founder to CEO Transition appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Will the real mr Joe Leech please stand up?
Or what happens when someone who shares your unique name comes along. The post Will the real mr Joe Leech please stand up? appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Let’s talk Genius but not in a cringey way
Have you ever wondered why some tasks light you up while others leave you drained? The post Let s talk Genius but not in a cringey way appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
This collection of tools will help you move from surviving to thriving. The post EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Seeding, Feeding, and Weeding: The Leadership Framework for Success
Great leadership isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing the right things. The post Seeding, Feeding, and Weeding: The Leadership Framework for Success appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
The Definitive Guide to Taking Time Off
Truly taking time off work requires changes in mindset and skillset. I've spent years refining this approach coaching the CEOs I work with. The post The Definitive Guide to Taking Time Off appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Imposter Syndrome, feature or bug?
“Imposter syndrome isn’t always an internal problem—it’s often a reflection of the spaces we work in.” Eva Vavlovska The post Imposter Syndrome, feature or bug? appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Meet Imp, my Imposter Syndrome
Meet Imp, my Imposter Syndrome. Imp is rarely far away, whispering in my ear, telling me I don't belong. For years I ignored Imp, and that was the problem. The post Meet Imp, my Imposter Syndrome appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Thriving Beyond Survival as a CEO
Are you stuck in “survival mode” as a leader? The post Thriving Beyond Survival as a CEO appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
Let’s talk about rules…
It's you that's holding you back. The post Let s talk about rules appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
He looked my up and down and in a moment of clarity said…
The apparel oft proclaims the man. The post He looked my up and down and in a moment of clarity said appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .
How to run a great offsite
A well-structured workshop can drive problem-solving and idea generation. The post How to run a great offsite appeared first on Mr Joe Leech .