JAY JACOBS

Board meetings should be a space for high-value discussion, not frustration and re-explaining. In this post, Jay shares lessons from the field on how CEOs can create clearer, more strategic board conversations that actually move the business forward.

Becoming CEO changes more than your title—it changes how you experience progress, pressure, and leadership itself. In this post, Jay explores the real, often unseen shifts that come with stepping into the top job, and what helps leaders stay grounded and effective.

Difficult conversations are unavoidable in leadership—but they don’t have to derail you. This post shares five practices used by effective leaders to stay grounded, communicate clearly, and lead with integrity when the stakes are high.

When something feels off, don’t push it aside; listen to it. The most effective leaders know that emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, carry valuable insights. This post offers a simple mindset shift to help you lead with more clarity, intention, and emotional intelligence.