Newsletter #40: 18 Questions Every CEO Should Be Able To Answer

SCALE UP Newsletter #40

If you’re in the US, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, connection, and cherished moments with loved ones!

Welcome to Scale Up, the smarter way to grow with fractional executives.

In this edition:
✅ The CEO’s Essential Checklist
🤖 Could Gen AI End Incumbent Firms’ Competitive Advantage?
⏰ Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools

Let’s dive right in. 👇🏼

The CEO’s Essential Checklist

Many successful CEOs follow a set of guiding mindsets. This checklist helps them turn those mindsets into practical actions that can lead their companies to success.

At the end of this article, you can find a downloadable checklist with 18 questions. McKinsey hopes that CEOs will use this checklist to guide their organizations toward improved performance and greater achievements effectively.

mckinsey.com

From Pre-Seed To Success: Supporting Deep Tech Founders

This young Armenian woman in venture capital is quietly changing the game in deep tech investment. Galstyan is helping founders who are developing cutting-edge technologies in areas like artificial intelligence and robotics.

She has a thoughtful approach to investing that really makes her stand out. Her team is deeply engaged in understanding the heart of each business, especially the intellectual property (IP) and technology that drive innovation.

forbes.com

Unlock Long-Term Business Success by Instilling These 5 Family Values

Many of the oldest companies in the world are family-owned, and they often bounce back better during tough times. The key principles that keep a family strong can also help you grow and run your business successfully.

The author shares insights from his experience with his family business.

entrepreneur.com

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Could Gen AI End Incumbent Firms’ Competitive Advantage?

In business strategy and entrepreneurship, it's important to have a protective "moat" to maintain strong performance. As generative AI systems become more advanced, they have the potential to transform and disrupt industries beyond just traditional software. This could threaten the existing moats of many companies and change the business landscape significantly.

Read on to learn more about the three factors driving AI forward.

hbr.org

Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools

In this video, Dr. Cal Newport and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss different approaches to time management, focusing on the effectiveness of time blocking versus traditional to-do lists. They emphasize the importance of structuring one's day around available time slots rather than simply following a list of tasks.

Say Goodbye To Thanksgiving Bloat With These 3 Post-Meal Moves

For many people, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a season full of festive gatherings and delicious meals. After enjoying a big feast, it’s common to feel heavy, bloated, and sluggish.

While it’s tempting to blame the turkey for your tiredness and just collapse on the couch for a nap, there are some simple activities you can do to avoid that post-meal slump.

cnn.com

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