Leadership Thinking for CEOs & Senior Executives

From the Seat That Counts.

Perspectives from Fenella Kim, MBA, CPP — a three-time exited CEO and Vistage Chair in New York — on leadership, CEO coaching, peer advisory, business growth, and what it really takes to lead at the highest level.

Explore practical insights for CEOs, founders, business owners, and senior executives navigating growth, strategic decisions, and leadership development.

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MedTech VC-Backed Startups Looking for Product Leadership Consulting: What to Know

VC-backed MedTech startups often reach a point where product decisions become too complex for founders and teams to manage alone.

The Sales Coach Network Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats: A SWOT Analysis

A detailed SWOT analysis of The Sales Coach Network, examining its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, B2B sales approach, and competitive

Which Category Does COO Map to in eCommerce Function Taxonomy? A Complete Guide

Where does a COO fit within an eCommerce function taxonomy? Discover why the Chief Operating Officer typically maps to Operations

Enhancing Leadership Skills Boosting Productivity: 7 Ways Leaders Drive Better Performance

Strong leadership can shape how teams communicate, prioritize, make decisions, and take ownership. Discover seven practical ways CEOs and executives

Business and Performance Strategist vs Coach Difference: What CEOs Need to Know

Understanding the difference between a business and performance strategist and a coach can help CEOs and senior executives choose the

Managing Team Members Abusing Leave Policies Leadership Strategies

Managing team members who repeatedly misuse leave policies requires more than disciplinary action. Leaders must balance accountability, fairness, employee wellbeing,

Small Business Confidence Fluctuates Amid Market Changes: What Business Owners Should Know

Small business confidence fluctuates as inflation, customer demand, hiring, financing, and economic uncertainty change. Discover what these market shifts mean

What Is a Main Reason Why Entrepreneurs Experience Daily Stress? 10 Causes Explained

What is a main reason why entrepreneurs experience daily stress? Constant responsibility, financial uncertainty, decision-making, and the pressure to keep

How to Lead Through Ambiguity Leadership Development: 10 Powerful Strategies for 2026

Learn how to lead through ambiguity leadership development with practical strategies for CEOs, founders, and senior executives. Discover how to

AI Contextual Governance Business Evolution Adaptation: The Ultimate 2026 CEO Guide

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations lead, innovate, and compete. Discover how AI contextual governance business evolution adaptation empowers CEOs

The Loneliness at the Top Nobody Talks About

Every high-performing CEO reaches the moment when the decisions get harder and the trusted voices get fewer. Here’s what to

CEO Peer Advisory Group Benefits: Why Smart Leaders Don’t Lead Alone

What are the real benefits of a CEO peer advisory group? Discover how structured peer conversations can help CEOs challenge

Succession Doesn’t Announce Itself: How Leaders Prepare Before the Transition

For organizations preparing for succession, this can mean helping potential successors become more prepared for enterprise-level responsibility rather than simply

Leadership Lessons From Building, Scaling & Exiting 3 Companies

Building, scaling, and exiting three companies taught Fenella powerful lessons about leadership, growth, resilience, strategy, and knowing when to seek

The Gap Between Where You Are and the CEO Seat: How Senior Leaders Prepare for the Next Level

The Gap Between Where You Are and the CEO Seat is often a perspective gap. Discover how senior leaders can