How do you lead at the highest level when everyone assumes you already have all the answers? In this episode, Anthony Moss joins Julian Hayes II to discuss the importance of a CEO advisory board and unpack the “commercially lonely” reality of being a CEO, along with why the smartest leaders are the ones willing to be vulnerable and surround themselves with the right thinking partners.
Anthony draws on decades of experience as a CEO, advisor, and author to explain how properly structured advisory boards can transform both decision-making and personal capacity. You’ll hear the difference between a board of directors and an advisory board, why so many founders wake up years later wondering, “How did I end up running this business?”, and how leaders can engineer support systems that sharpen strategy, protect their energy, and ultimately multiply value across the organization.
— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —
0:00 – Opening: the myth that CEOs must always have the answers
03:37 – Global perspective: UK, US, and Australian cultures and leadership
09:43 – From export marketing to CEO roles in multiple industries
13:44 – The “commercially lonely” reality of being a CEO
16:37 – What an advisory board is (and how it differs from a board of directors)
19:21 – Why it’s so hard for CEOs to seek support and be vulnerable
24:18 – When the business drifts away from the founder’s original vision
29:46 – Designing a fit-for-purpose advisory board and paying for real value
34:48 – Is this the best use of my time? Measuring advisory board ROI
39:44 – The CEO multiplier effect and why your condition sets the tone
43:45 – Advice to a younger CEO self and building your personal advisory board
49:40 – Why Anthony wrote the book and his mission to spread the model
— Key Quotes from Anthony Moss —
“The reality is, the life of a CEO is what I call commercially lonely.”
“At the end of every advisory board meeting, the CEO should be asking, ‘Was that the best two hours—the best use of my time?’”
“When the CEO walks in each morning, how they show up sets the vibe for the whole organization.”
— Connect With Anthony Moss —
Website: https://www.leadyourindustry.com/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthonymoss
Book - The CEO Game Changer: https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Game-Changer-Advisory-Potential/dp/1989737951
— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/
Ready to take your health, leadership, and performance to the next level? Book a complimentary private executive health diagnostic call with Julian Hayes II. Link below. https://calendly.com/julian-exechealth/chemistry
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***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner.
