Your CEO Resource Guide

Directions: What is your level of agreement with each statement? Score on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 representing Strongly Disagree to 10 representing Strongly Agree.

 

Our company’s purpose is noble, greater than just profits. It is widely understood and guides us in all we do.
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10
Top team members understand our top team is the #1 team in our company.
1
10
We have identified the highest value creating roles, ranked those jobs by value created, and placed the right people in the right jobs.
1
10
We have developed one compelling strategic narrative that I share with all stakeholder groups.
1
10
Our board processes are robust and board meetings are always productive.
1
10
I demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-management, empathy, and relationship skills) in my interactions with others.
1
10
Our company is committed to a game changing, bold vision. We seek to “reframe the game.”
1
10
Our top team has defined norms of behavior and we follow these norms.
1
10
We focus only on the few initiatives that add the most value to our business.
1
10
Rather than relying on PowerPoint presentations and bombarding others with facts and figures, I share stories and examples to influence, persuade and move others to action.
1
10
The roles of the board and management are clearly delineated.
1
10
I follow a disciplined routine to renew my physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional energy, to perform at a high level and keep my perspective.
1
10
We have defined what our company will look like if we operate at our full potential. A “How high is up?”, desired future state.
1
10
After discussion and debate, our top team members align around the decisions we have made and speak with one voice.
1
10
We help all employees understand their work is meaningful and how it is connected to our company’s purpose.
1
10
I understand how generations are different, what each generation values, and I flex my communication approach to connect powerfully with each group.
1
10
We have a defined profile for board members based on required capabilities and expertise. We renew board membership as needed.
1
10
I am open to, seek, and consider feedback regularly.
1
10
We have defined our “must wins” and have made “big bets” on those strategic choices.
1
10
We invest in team building to enhance top team dynamics and build our collective and individual capabilities.
1
10
We deploy as our internal operating system an objectives and key results (OKR) system that ties together strategy, execution, people, culture, and results to accelerate growth.
1
10
I speak out on important public policy issues – not political issues – with external shareholders and the work our company does to benefit society.
1
10
The board formally evaluates itself and conducts director peer reviews annually.
1
10
I frequently use stories, when speaking about myself, our company, our products and services, or new ideas, in order to put others at ease, grab hearts and minds, and move others to action.
1
10
As CEO, I lead or sponsor the “big bet” strategic moves (buy/sell businesses, invest capital at a higher rate than competitors, launch new business models, dramatically reallocate capital from slow growth businesses to high growth opportunities) to secure our “must wins.”
1
10
Our top team does work only the top team can do.
1
10
I put a great deal of time and energy into coaching others, retaining talent, rewarding performance, and planning for succession for our most valuable roles.
1
10
Knowing that one will occur sooner than later, we have a crisis plan to respond capably to a large, unanticipated event, while minimizing interruptions to our stakeholders.
1
10
Board members get exposure to management frequently.
1
10
Others describe me as a leader who demonstrates humility and gratitude.
1
10
I have a strong grasp of the shifts in technology that impact our business, changing customer preferences, new competitors, potential disruptors, and other threats and opportunities on the horizon. I have a clear point-of-view of what the future holds for our company.
1
10
Top team members are selected for their aptitude and attitude.
1
10
Our culture emphasizes value creation.
1
10
As people often find their individual purpose from one of five sources – self, customers, co-workers, company, society – I can communicate our company’s purpose in a compelling way to tap into the individual motivators for all.
1
10
The composition of our board is ideal.
1
10
My actions are consistent with my words.
1
10
We boldly reallocate capital across the business to fund higher growth opportunities.
1
10
Our top team members frequently seek, provide and act on feedback.
1
10
Across the company, there is a high level of personal accountability.
1
10
With stakeholders, I stay present, listen, and confirm my understanding of their points-of-view, even if I may not agree with their perspectives.
1
10
I nurture positive working relationships with all board members outside of meetings.
1
10
I use a “to-be” list. Every day, I select two qualities, two ways of being, that I seek to model as I interact with others and make a positive impact on them.
1
10
We have shaped the operating rhythm for our company with regular reviews of operational, strategic, and organizational issues that keep us disciplined, on-track and executing.
1
10
Our top team members demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-management, empathy, and relationship skills).
1
10
We’ve conducted a “friction audit”, removing “energy vampires” (obsolete policies, broken processes, and unnecessary approvals that impede progress) so individuals and teams can move quickly and efficiently.
1
10
With external stakeholders, I share and reinforce how our company purpose benefits society and involves more than making money.
1
10
Our board adds value in the strategy development process with their collective perspective.
1
10
I am committed to continuous learning and growth and my actions reinforce this belief.
1
10
We are focused and committed to the “vital few” initiatives. We’re clear about what is important and equally clear about what doesn’t matter.
1
10
Our top team creates a working climate that is positive and optimistic.
1
10
Our culture energizes people to do more than they thought possible. We stretch for amazing performance that motivates us to do more than we thought.
1
10
We engage in meaningful efforts to create jobs, help our employees grow and thrive, improve the lives of our customers, and lessen the environmental harm caused by our operations.
1
10
We educate our board members effectively and are transparent about our business so they can make meaningful contributions.
1
10
In my interactions with others, I encourage and give them hope, even in difficult circumstances.
1
10
We use a strategic blueprint, a “who, what, when, where, and how” roadmap, for turning key initiatives into results, accelerating growth, and running the company better.
1
10
Our top team members are candid when discussing their mistakes and weaknesses.
1
10
We share everyone’s goals openly to connect all and ensure top-down alignment.
1
10
As building trust is an important part of the job of CEO, I engage effectively with external stakeholders.
1
10
Our board is engaged and active, focusing on substantive issues and creating value.
1
10
I rely on my support team to help me prioritize and manage my time and energy.
1
10

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