Newsletter #65: What Every Woman CEO Knows (But Rarely Talks About)

SCALE UP Newsletter #65

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

In this edition:

♟️ The Inner Game Of Women CEOs
📅 The Surprising Viability of the Four-Day Workweek
⚙️ HBR: Lean Strategy Making

Let’s dive right in. 👇🏼

The Inner Game Of Women CEOs

In today’s complex world, people skills are more important than ever. Here’s how some women CEOs use these strengths to handle their challenges.

CEOs juggle many tensions—they need to be confident yet humble, decisive yet empowering, professional yet authentic, and focus on both short-term results and long-term goals. What makes a good CEO? 

mckinsey.com 

The Surprising Viability of the Four-Day Workweek

Since 2022, Juliet B. Schor and her team have looked into 245 companies that switched to a four-day workweek. Their research shows that these companies are getting good results for both their workers and the business. Here’s how some companies are making this change work well.

sloanreview.mit.edu 

HBR: Lean Strategy Making

When important tasks become routine, there’s less variation, work gets done faster, costs go down, and quality improves. Companies like Toyota, Amazon, Intel, and Nike use this method successfully in their operations.

hbr.org 

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Marie Kondo | Finding Joy at Work | Talks at Google

In this video, Marie Kondo, the tidying expert and founder of KonMari Media Inc., talks about how to bring more joy into your work life. She explains how clearing out your physical workspace and changing the way you think can help you focus better and feel more satisfied. She emphasizes that these ideas are not just for your stuff but also for your digital space.

Watch: 7 Chair Yoga Poses You Can Incorporate Into Your Daily Routine

Chair yoga offers benefits for all ages, from boosting emotional well-being to preventing falls. Older women with osteoporosis can build strength and balance safely, while office workers can fit in quick 15-minute workouts to reduce stress. 

apnews.com 

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