CEO Blindspots® Podcast

Discover why Matt Aycock, Founder of Aycock & Co (who is also a pilot, golfer, and CPA), recommends having a screen saver in times of crisis with the words "create context"; https://www.aycockcpa.com/team/  (15 minute episode) NOTE: To receive a free copy of the "10 Most Common CEO Blindspots", please visit ceoblindspots.com With gratitude and compassion, Birgit Kamps ceoblindspots.com

Discover why Lee Truax, President of FCCI (and NFL official stats stadium technician), believes "isolation is dangerous" during crisis, and what he is doing about it. https://fcci.org/members/join-a-group/ NOTE: To receive a free copy of the "10 Most Common CEO Blindspots", please visit ceoblindspots.com With gratitude and compassion, Birgit Kamps ceoblindspots.com

Discover why John Patchell, CEO of CRA, believes you should NOT prioritize your company to make it through crises. www.cralloys.com (15 min episode) NOTE: To ask questions and receive a free copy of the "10 Most Costly CEO Blindspots", please visit ceoblindspots.com With gratitude and compassion, Birgit Kamps ceoblindspots.com

Many of you have asked me how other CEO's are dealing with crises right now. In this 3 minute episode I reveal 2 adjustments many are making, and the 2 most costly blindspots.  NOTE: I am once again adjusting my podcast to better support you, so starting next week, I will go back to weekly episodes with CEO guests who are willing to share what adjustments they are making, along with blindspot...

The most frequently asked question leaders have asked me since COVID-19, revolves around how to delegate effectively in this virtual world (especially companies who have teams working from home for the 1st time). In this 4-minute episode, I share 2 best practice tips for effective delegation to virtual teams, and 1 possible blindspot (really prevalent right now). To ask your current question, and/...

Since COVID-19, many leaders have asked "Birgit, what's the best approach for conflict resolution?". In this 4-minute episode, I share 2 best practice tips for solving conflicts, and 1 possible blindspot (especially while leading virtual teams). To ask your current question, and/or to receive a free copy of the "10 Most Costly CEO Blindspots", please visit ceoblindspots.com Your leadership partner...

This week I was asked “Birgit, what’s the best approach for virtual meetings” ? Listen to this 5 min episode to discover 2 best practice tips for conducting effective virtual meetings, and 1 common virtual meeting blindspot.  To ask your current question, and/or to receive a free copy of the "10 Most Costly CEO Blindspots", please visit ceoblindspots.com   Your leadership partner, ...

Today leaders asked questions around what other changes have happened that may impact their cash flow ? In this 3 minute episode I mention 2 additional changes that I discovered (thanks to a partner at the New Harbor Financial Group) that could impact your cash flow !  To ask your current question, and/or to receive a free copy of the "10 Most Costly CEO Blindspots", please visit ceoblindspots.com...

Today leaders asked questions around the $ PPP fund changes and application process. In this 3 minute episode I mention the main points (including why "the early bird gets the loan", and the difference between leaders who can apply today vs. April 10th). Following are more details (and the schedule of the next free zoom webinars that go over both the EIDL and PPP loans and application process in d...

Today, CEO’s asked; “Birgit, who are the pro-bono business experts that can help me now that I'm cash-strapped and laid off people ?" Listen to this 4-min episode for 5 pro-bono business partners that can provide various types of business guidance you may want during these challenging times;  1) University of Houston – SBDC (Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center) https://www.sbdc...

Today, CEO’s asked; “Birgit, How can I quickly get $$$ to help me keep my employees during these COVID-19 times (as I don’t have the time to read all the info in the CARES act or research other options while trying to keep my company going ?"  Listen to this 7-min episode for 3 options, which I summarized from hours of conversations with CPA's, lawyers, bankers, a Workforce Solutions HR consu...

CEO's are asking; "Birgit, how can I keep people productive during these times?" During this 3-minute episode, I share examples of 2 different approaches, along with 1 potential leadership blindspot and 2+ practical tips. To ask your current question, and/or to receive a free copy of the "10 Most Costly CEO Blindspots", please visit ceoblindspots.com Your leadership partner, Birgit Kamps https://c...

CEO's who realize they need a strong team to make it through these tough times asked; “Birgit, how do I keep A-players during layoffs” ? During this 3-minute episode, I share examples of 2 different approaches, along with 1 possible leadership blindspot and 2 practical tips.  To ask your current question, and/or to receive a free copy of the "10 Most Costly CEO Blindspots", please visit ceobl...

How are YOU doing, and what kind of support could YOU actually benefit from ? In this 3 minute episode, I share 1 question whose answer has benefitted 1000's of executives in the process of reaching their desired outcomes faster - especially during times of crisis !   On that note, after what seemed like marathon calls with my clients this week, and the various states of emergencies leaders c...

Are you predicting who the right people are to keep, let go, or add to your company’s bus ?  In this 3-minute episode, I reveal 1 blindspot around evaluating people, and 2 best practices to support you in the process of making effective people related decisions. My clients call me a “blindspot detective” for my ability to quickly and accurately identify high performance executives and leaders...

Have you heard about the benefits you and your team may receive due to the $ 2 trillion emergency spending bill that President Trump just signed into law today ? In this 4-minute podcast is a summary of 3 key benefits leaders like YOU should be aware of. If you have questions, let me know by submitting them via https://ceoblindspots.com/ In addition, here are the top 3 benefits for company leaders...

Who is your team listening to during these various states of emergencies ? This 3 minute podcast is for YOU, the leader making critical decisions and getting critically judged ! This is part 4 of the podcast series regarding effectively leading a team that works from home. In this episode, I reveal 1 more possible blindspot and 2 best practice tips that impact performance. To ask your unique leade...

Leaders seem to be surprised by various states of emergencies almost daily...but are you surprising your team too ? This 4 minute podcast is for YOU, the leader making critical decisions and getting critically judged ! This is part 3 of the podcast series regarding effectively leading a team that works from home for the 1st time. In this episode, I reveal 1 more possible blindspot and 2 best pract...

Working from home… or are you ? This 4 minute podcast is for YOU, the leader making critical decisions and getting critically judged ! This is part 2 of the work from home podcast series, where I reveal 1 more possible blindspot and 2 best practice tips for leading teams who are working from home for the first time during these state of emergency times. To ask your leadership question, visit ceobl...

How are you working from home...and delegating home work to your team ? This podcast is for YOU, the leader faced with a team who is working from home for the first time. In this episode, I reveal 1 possible work from home blindspot, and 2 best practice tips. More tips will follow in the next podcasts on this topic, as well as other topics based on the questions you send me via ceoblindspots.com Y...

What is your PLAN F ? This 2-minute podcast is for YOU, the leader who is making decisions during this state of emergency. In this episode I address the question regarding when to layoff and when to hire during these uncertain times, by revealing 1 possible blindspot (PLAN F), and 2 best practice tips. Please continue to ask me your current leadership questions, via ceoblindspots.com . Your leader...

This 4 minute podcast is for YOU - the leader who appreciates a partner that has your back during this state of emergency. Today I answer the question regarding how to increase performance, by revealing 1 blindspot (English does not equal English), and 2 best practice tips. Please continue to ask me your current leadership questions, via ceoblindspots.com .

Today’s podcast is for YOU - the leader who appreciates a partner that has your back during this time of crisis - and I am her ! Right now as countries are in a state of emergency, I realize that you are dealing with emergencies. So starting today, I am adjusting my podcasts to better serve you ! Please submit any question you may have to ceoblindspots.com as I am here to support you during these...

CEO BLINDSPOTS GUEST : Jeff Groudan, Managing Partner of Ancon Real Estate Ventures, and ex-Global Head of HP's $ 5Billion PC business.  During this podcast, Jeff shares some great tips regarding how to lead a team during these unprecedented times (and how he learned to delegate effectively after realizing that was one of his blindspots!).  Jeff started out as engineer, graduating with a...

CEO BLINDSPOTS GUEST: John Prewitt, President of Tideport Distributing, Inc., and ex-President of a bank. Listen to this podcast to benefit from his blindspot discovery, and what he did yesterday regarding the coronavirus situation !  John managed and lead a team of bankers through 2 mergers in 2 years, while significantly growing market share and profitability. He also helped turnaround Tide...