Episode 52: 6 Things That Modern CEOs Just Do Differently

Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur or a modern CEO?    (No, this isn't a trick question!)    Both entrepreneurs and modern CEOs are running their own businesses. Both entrepreneurs and modern CEOs are in positions of leadership over their teams. But there are a few important differences.    Modern CEOs are embracing a different way of leading and doing business. Some of them, you may already be doing. Some of them… just might take you by surprise!    Modern CEOs aren't tied down to a specific location — they have the freedom to live and work from wherever they want.    Modern CEOs define what it means to win in their business.    Modern CEOs carve out time to see the big picture in their business… and zero in on exactly what they need to build on next in order to move their business forward.    Because, importantly, the modern CEO mindset is focused on growth and opportunity.     This means being able to look at a misstep or mistake and see it as a valuable lesson that you can use to drive growth. It means having a definite vision for what you want to create… but being agile enough to adapt to what's going on in the market. It means being savvy about digital marketing so that you're reaching your people where they are… with the messaging they need to hear.  And this means knowing when to pull in the experts, rather than doing All The Things yourself.   And the best part is — no matter what stage you're at in your business, from start-up to scale-up, you can elevate into the role of modern CEO.     In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover: What pancake flipping has to do with being a modern CEO — and what it teaches us about opportunity  The trait you need to develop in order to turn that beautiful business vision of yours into reality  Why your numbers are SO MUCH MORE than your bank balance — and how they can help you improve your business      Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher!    Highlights:  00:56  What is a modern CEO? 02:29  Set up for success as a modern CEO 03:21  Flipping the pancake 05:11  Vision + adaptability 07:38  Digital marketing 08:52  Bring in the experts! 11:37  Take responsibility for your numbers 16:55  The holistic view 18:12  Design your life 19:55  The Modern CEO Way    Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue   Mentioned in this episode:   The Modern CEO Way http://ambermccue.com/modernceo    Business Brilliant: Surprising Lessons from the Greatest Self-Made Business Icons by Lewis Schiff https://www.amazon.com/Business-Brilliant-Surprising-Greatest-Self-Made/dp/0062253506