Dive into a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead at the highest level. Our guest, a seasoned CEO coach, Joel Trammell, unpacks the often-overlooked mental models that distinguish successful CEOs from the rest. In this episode of Listen Loudly Podcast, we explore the critical shifts CEOs must make, moving beyond specialized expertise to adopt a holistic, goal-centric mindset.

Key Insights

• Transitioning from functional expertise to a generalist CEO role

• The 3 mental models that transform organizational leadership

• Why conventional goal setting often fails CEOs and what to do instead

• The essential role of quarterly goals in maintaining agility and alignment

• How to engage teams and avoid common pitfalls in CEO-level goal setting

Set goals that foster alignment and keep teams engaged, no matter the organization’s size. Learn how seasoned CEOs leverage mental models and quarterly benchmarks to stay on track and lead with clarity.

Show Notes:

• Joel Trammell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeltrammell/

• People Model - one of the mental models that is described as adapting your leadership approach to effectively manage and engage people with diverse behavioral styles

• Sustainable Business Model - one of the mental models described as consistently providing value to three key stakeholders: customers, employees, and shareholders

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