Have You Heard the One About the First-Time CEO?

Posted By: Robyn Greenspan
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There are many different ways to present information, and we've found three approaches typically resonate with our ExecuNet members:

Benchmarks and market intelligence borne from our statistical research
Authoritative advice from vetted experts
Experiential knowledge from peer communities

When an ExecuNet member landed an opportunity at the top of the org chart, we were able to present him with data revealing CEOs' top business priorities, as well as perspectives from Board experts on what they expected from their chief executives. But the real inside information came from those he engaged in ExecuNet�s General Management Roundtable who already sat in the corner office:

"Do not hesitate to make a decision. Hesitation or being indecisive will become rampant in the organization."

"Surround yourself with trustworthy people as quickly as possible."

"All that matters when you are starting is funding. Period."

"Build a customer value analysis spreadsheet or table that succinctly quantifies the value to a potential customer."

We've collected the best advice, suggestions and tips from senior-level executives in this white paper: Lessons from Leaders: Advice for a First-Time CEO. Click here to download it with our compliments and let us know what you think.

[You'll notice that the executive who originally asked the question is now "anonymous" He was able to ask the question confidentially within our closed network but would never post it publicly online, for fear that it would be indelibly attached to his name and diminish confidence in investors and future employers.]

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Robyn Greenspan is the Editor-in-Chief at ExecuNet, where she is responsible for setting and driving the editorial content engagement strategy across the private business network's publications and expert-led programming. She is also a Huffington Post blogger. You can follow her on Twitter @RobynGreenspan

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Posted by Robyn Greenspan
11/14 @ 02:45 PM

I'm glad everyone enjoyed the peer insight in the white paper. Watch for more!

Posted by Ken Marino
11/14 @ 10:22 AM

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Posted by Glenn Gutmacher
11/13 @ 11:16 AM

The email that led to this (same as letter above) was very well written. Excellent copywriting for e-marketing purposes that should serve as a template for future ExecuNet communications.

Posted by Buck Jobes
11/11 @ 02:04 PM

Thanks for the opportunity to receive this piece.

Posted by joann endo
11/11 @ 11:40 AM

Hello Robyn,
Thank you for your hard efforts. We can always be better executives.

I closed a company and few years ago and ready to go again. Now sitting with new investors and very excited.
I will read all and comment again.

Thanks again,
JoAnn Endo

Posted by Susan
11/11 @ 08:17 AM

Assistance, any and all is welcome, as looking at a career change can be daunting.