Jim CanfieldApr 182 minComing Soon: New CEO Tools Learning ModulesConfident, evidence-supported leadership is critical for driving business success. Underpinned by years of on-the-ground knowledge and...
Jim CanfieldApr 141 minTop Tools to Anticipate and Create the FutureDisruption and change are everywhere in business. There is no way to predict the future fully, but fortunately, there are ways to prepare...
Jim CanfieldMar 161 minDaily Cash and Weekly Cash ReforecasterIt’s been said that an entrepreneur is someone who works seven days a week, fourteen hours a day, and is always running out of cash. This...
Jim CanfieldMar 152 minTwelve-Month Moving Average (12MMA)Another great way to track activities that produce sales is to use the Twelve-Month Moving Average (12MMA). If you divide twelve months...
Jim CanfieldFeb 242 minTop Tools to Communicate to Build TrustSuccessful managers and companies use these tools religiously to build employee trust and motivate their teams to set their sights even...
Jim CanfieldFeb 141 minCommunicate with Weekly UpdatesWhen it comes to being a company leader, it becomes very important to communicate to the company, but in an efficient way; this is where...
Jim CanfieldJan 201 minAchieve Strategic AlignmentWhen it comes to setting the direction for your company, one important factor to implement is having strategic alignment. Get Aligned...
Jim CanfieldJan 132 minMotivate Your People to ActionSetting ambitious goals and sharing them with the entire team is one thing; achieving them is another. Goals should be linked to...
Jim CanfieldDec 16, 20212 minWriting Personal Notes to Thank and RecognizeThe end of the year is a great time to reflect, recognize, and thank your hard-working staff. Taking some time to write personal notes to...
Jim CanfieldDec 9, 20212 minPrepare Your Business for Year-EndAs the year is wrapping up, so should your business review. The end of the year is the perfect opportunity to look back on your...
Jim CanfieldNov 22, 20211 minCEO Tools for Any Leader w/ Jim CanfieldDo you know what your next step should be to level up your leadership? Do you have all of the resources you need to create meaning and...
Jim CanfieldNov 15, 20211 minExecutive Recognition ProgramsOne of the most significant impacts on outstanding performance is receiving recognition. For most companies, recognition is part of an...
Jim CanfieldOct 27, 20213 minCommunicate Frequently, Transparently, and AuthenticallyYou’ve probably noticed that communication is part of almost every chapter in CEO Tools 2.0. This is both by design and at the request of...
Jim CanfieldOct 15, 20212 minRoles-at-the-Top ExerciseWhat would you say is the most crucial aspect of your business? Usually, you look at customer satisfaction, revenue and profit growth,...
Jim CanfieldSep 21, 20211 minBecome a Student of RecruitingMany think you are done recruiting once you fill a position, but that is just the beginning. When it comes to recruiting, you should...
Jim CanfieldSep 15, 20213 minIdentifying Winning CandidatesBefore you can hire a winner for a key position you must identify a pool of potential winners who are a good match for your specific...
Jim CanfieldAug 23, 20212 minOne-Page Action Plan to Start the ProcessPlans are a good first step, but they’re of little value unless the key players implement them. Here’s a straightforward way to start the...
Jim CanfieldAug 16, 20212 minThe VOTA Tool & The Importance of Anticipating the FutureAnticipating the future is essential for keeping your business agile and competitive. One of the best ways to anticipate the future is to...
Jim CanfieldJul 21, 20212 minMeasure Performance: Sales Backlog TrackerSome companies measure sales performance on a monthly or quarterly basis. But what if you were also to measure sales on a daily or weekly...
Jim CanfieldJul 12, 20213 minQuarterly Priorities Manager: Choose the Right Priorities The Quarterly Priorities Manager, or QPM, is more than a useful tracking tool: it’s also a powerful management tool that will keep you...