by Alice Shade | Aug 18, 2023 | Coaching, Networking
How to make meaningful connections and relationships in your career, even while juggling work and home-life demands The term “networking” used to make me cringe. It conjured up the idea of going to an event, shaking hands, smiling awkwardly, meeting people I didn’t...
by Alice Shade | Jun 23, 2023 | Leadership, Vistage Peer Advisory
A personal story of the value of peer advisory I attended my first peer advisory meeting in September of 2017. As a first-time CEO, I had a lot on my mind, with big decisions and people to consider. At the time, I led a fledgling company that needed to hit investor...
by Alice Shade | May 10, 2023 | Leadership
As a leader, you may get the sense that others expect you to have all the answers. However, the reality is that no one can solve every problem on their own. When leaders are too close to a problem or have limited experience in a particular area, it can be challenging...
by Alice Shade | Feb 22, 2023 | Strategic Planning, Strategy
Too often, strategizing becomes a once-in-a-while effort—relegated to the end of the year or, at most, the beginning of each quarter. This annual or quarterly planning comes with a team meeting. There is discussion, nods of agreement, and initial energy toward the...
by Alice Shade | Jan 25, 2023 | Strategic Planning, Strategy
CEOs and leaders are in the business of making decisions. Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly decisions are routine. However, some of the most challenging are those that require anticipating five to 10 years in the future. These are the goals that most need a set...
