The CEO Project Podcast

By: Jim Schleckser
  • Summary

  • Want to build a great business? The CEO Project Podcast and host Jim Schleckser brings proven tools and techniques to scale your business. Each episode dives deep into a critical business topic for CEOs of mid to large-sized firms.
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Episodes
  • Strategies for Successful Talent Management and Seamless Succession
    Jan 12 2025
    How can effective talent management secure your organization's future success? In this episode of The CEO Project, host Jim Schleckser is joined by co-host Sharon McGuire, Executive Membership and Marketing Manager at The CEO Project, for an insightful discussion on effective talent management strategies. Together, they explore essential frameworks like the nine-box analysis to evaluate and develop team members, ensuring organizations have the right talent to thrive today and in the future. From identifying high performers to fostering career growth opportunities, Jim and Sharon share practical advice for CEOs and executive teams. They also dive into common leadership challenges, such as succession planning, retaining top talent, and addressing underperformance.

    Key Takeaways:

    → The nine-box grid helps assess team members based on performance and potential, guiding strategic talent decisions.
    → High performers thrive when given opportunities to grow, learn, and face new challenges.
    → Succession planning ensures leadership continuity by preparing team members for future roles.
    → Effective talent management includes addressing underperformance with fairness and respect.
    → Organizations must foster transparency and collaboration to align talent development with business goals.

    If you are an experienced CEO looking to grow your company, visit https://www.TheCEOProject.com

    You can also reach Jim by email: Jim@TheCEOProject.com

    LinkedIn: @theceoproject

    Instagram: @the_ceoproject

    Twitter/X: @the_CEO_Project

    Facebook: @IncCEOproject

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    34 mins
  • Communicating with the 86% of Your People who are Visual Learners?
    Jan 6 2025
    Why is visual communication essential for leadership and driving business success?

    In this episode of The CEO Project, Jim Schleckser speaks with Olina Glindevi, the Visual Agile Coach and author of The Visual Agile Coach Playbook. Olina shares her unique approach to integrating visual communication techniques into Agile practices to foster better engagement, communication, and value delivery within teams. Drawing on her extensive experience in IT and Agile roles such as Scrum Master and Agile Coach, Olina showcases how visual tools can help leaders and teams streamline their processes, adapt Agile frameworks to their contexts, and align organizational goals effectively. She also provides insights into the cultural and practical applications of visual techniques, ensuring they remain accessible and impactful regardless of individual artistic skill.

    Key Takeaways:

    → Visual communication clarifies and enhances Agile practices, making them more engaging and effective.
    → Using visuals helps leaders and teams identify the core of complex processes and align their strategies.
    → Practical tools like Miro and Procreate support hybrid and digital collaboration in Agile environments.
    → Simplifying communication through visuals fosters stronger alignment across diverse organizational cultures.
    → Conducting retrospectives is essential for continuous improvement and adapting Agile practices to specific needs.

    More from Olina Glindevi

    Olina Glindevi is a visual communicator, trainer, and project manager with extensive experience in leadership roles, including Agile Coach, Scrum Master, and Release Train Engineer (RTE). Driven by a passion for Agile methodologies and coaching leadership, Glindevi brings creativity, structure, and a focus on business value to every project.

    With a proven ability to inspire and motivate, Glindevi excels at bringing people together to achieve common goals. Her coaching-led approach emphasizes communication, visualization, and transparency, creating an environment where teams thrive and deliver high-quality outcomes. She has successfully supported teams and organizations at all levels, fostering alignment, collaboration, and engagement.

    Find her book Online: The Visual Agile Coach Playbook

    Website: https://thevisualagilecoach.com/

    LinkedIn: @thevisualagilecoach

    Instagram: @the_visual_agile_coach

    Contact: olinasmail@gmail.com

    If you are an experienced CEO looking to grow your company, visit https://www.TheCEOProject.com

    You can also reach Jim by email: Jim@TheCEOProject.com

    LinkedIn: @theceoproject

    Instagram: @the_ceoproject

    Twitter/X: @the_CEO_Project

    Facebook: @IncCEOproject

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    23 mins
  • The Role of HR Leadership in Shaping Business Strategy
    Dec 23 2024

    Why is strategic HR leadership essential for driving the success and growth of your business?

    In this episode of The CEO Project, Jim Schleckser speaks with Dethra U. Giles, founder and CEO of ExecuPrep, a premier talent and performance management consulting firm. Dethra shares insights from her extensive experience in conflict resolution and organizational development, advocating for intentional career mapping and coaching as essential tools for advancing from managerial to executive roles. Together, they discuss the evolving role of HR professionals, emphasizing the importance of adopting a business-oriented mindset to drive strategic decision-making and effective communication with top executives. Dethra offers practical advice on cultivating a culture of recognition, enabling leaders to delegate effectively, and aligning organizational goals to achieve sustainable growth.

    Key Takeaways:

    → How intentional career mapping and coaching help individuals transition from managerial to executive roles

    → Why HR professionals adopting a business-oriented mindset enhances strategic decision-making

    → How delegating responsibilities and creating systems drive organizational growth and scalability

    → Why praising specific behaviors motivates teams and improves performance, productivity, and profits

    → Why aligning HR strategies with organizational goals is critical for driving business success

    More from Dethra U. Giles

    ExecuPrep's Chief CEO and founder, Dethra’s mission is to architect frameworks that elevate businesses through strategic HR leadership. Her expertise in conflict resolution and organizational development is bolstered by a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, enabling her to forge robust, high-performing teams.

    In her dual role as a transformative keynote speaker, she leverages years of experience to inspire change and drive company-wide growth. Harnessing adept problem-solving skills and a passion for training and development, she is committed to nurturing talent and optimizing employee engagement and retention.

    Contact: dugiles@execuprep.com

    Website: https://www.execuprep.com/

    Listen To The: Happily Ever Employed Podcast

    LinkedIn: @dethragiles

    Instagram: @dethra_giles

    Facebook: @DethraGilesCEO

    If you are an experienced CEO looking to grow your company, visit https://www.TheCEOProject.com

    You can also reach Jim by email: Jim@TheCEOProject.com

    LinkedIn: @theceoproject

    Instagram: @the_ceoproject

    Twitter/X: @the_CEO_Project

    Facebook: @IncCEOproject

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    32 mins

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