What are the best habits to do when working with C-Suite?

Be prepared: C-Suite folks are busy people- don't waste their time. Ensure you are prepared for every meeting you have with them. Anticipate the questions you would expect them to ask and have your answers ready to reply with in real time. Be clear and concise: It goes a long way in terms of how you show up to the C-Suite if you can articulate what you need to say in a clear and concise way. If you are taking the time to prepare, this should be easy enough to accomplish.  Properly prepare them: ...Read More

Lead with the core points: Communicate directly with the core point/ask up front, not the backstory/context. Bring solutions: When flagging issues come with options or a plan (and make sure it's been thought out). Be prepared / Respect Time: Come to meetings with a clear understanding of agenda and goals. Respond to asks promptly and concisely - everyone is busy, don't take more time than you have to.Be decisive: When making decisions don't flounder. You already have the trust that you're the ri ...Read More

Below are the best habits when working with c-level internally at your company: Be consistent Get to know them personally Your mindset should be you're never bugging them Never be afraid to ask for help Check their V2MOM beforehand to know what they care about Put yourself in their shoes and check BambooHR to understand how big their org is?   Below are the best habits when working with c-level externally during your sales cycles: If you can't read your email on a phone without swipping, it won' ...Read More

Consistency is key - to an executive, stability, consistency, and a clear tenacity/lean-in are what will separate you from your colleagues. Habits include: Being early to the office when applicable Putting in that extra push in the evening -- when it works and if you have the time, giving a little extra is something that often gets rewarded in my experience. Being early on virtual calls (ie. all hands where the C-Suite is present) Ditch complaining. -- Understand the language of "problem stateme ...Read More