Many CEOs believe they are on their own when it comes to running the company. They pride themselves on being the lone wolf and prefer to solve problems on their own.

 

Trouble is, when the going gets tough, the stress and uncertainty can be overwhelming. Just because you're the CEO, doesn't mean you have all of the answers.

 

By reaching out to others, you'll learn a lot, make better decisions and become an even stronger leader. Talk to your executive team, your spouse and other leaders. Get their ideas, their feedback and their understanding.

Support, trust and candor can be remarkable tools for success.

 

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Related book: Whos Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program To Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success--and Wont Let You Fail, by Keith Ferrazzi. Disregard the myth of the lone professional "superman" and the rest of our culture's go-it alone mentality. The real path to success in your work and in your life is through creating an inner circle of "lifeline relationships" - deep, close relationships with a few key trusted individuals who will offer the encouragement, feedback, and generous mutual support every one of us needs to reach our full potential.

 

If you are a CEO and would like to learn more about the many benefits of our CEO Forums, please contact Nancy.

In the past few months I have been in Los Angeles, France and Toronto to delivery keynote speeches for as many as 800 executives. I am humbled and excited about the interest in The Talent Advantage.

Our Client Appreciation Night was a great event, with over 100 people in attendance. Thank you to all who helped me celebrate this important milestone.

 

Congratualtions to Steve Akazawa of Jim Pattison Lease who won the door prize.