Inside Executive Decision-Making: How Leaders Influence, Align, and Drive Action
Be decisive without steamrolling, manage CxO power dynamics with authority, and confidently reframe "title step-backs" as strategic career moves
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In this session, revisit Ethan coaching a Senior Fellow & Executive Director of Strategic Communications on 3 critical leadership challenges:
How executives operationalize between “decisive leadership” and “steamrolling people”.
How to support multiple C-suite executives (CTO & CRO) with different styles and mandates.
How executives view taking a “title step-back” (e.g. Director role after being mostly a VP and Sr. Director).
Watch the full video recording and read the key takeaways below (includes specific phrases and tactics to use to successfully navigate complex executive situations).
If you are a senior leader navigating executive dynamics, conflicting mandates, or career pivots — this session is a tactical masterclass.