Set clear expectations for communication, priorities, and decision-making
Align on business goals, success metrics, and accountability
Provide concise, data-backed recommendations
Anticipate questions and prepare options with tradeoffs
Escalate risks early and with solutions
Respect the CEO’s time with brief, focused updates
Build trust through consistency and follow-through
Learn the CEO’s preferences, style, and priorities
Offer honest feedback tactfully and directly
Reinforce good decisions with measurable outcomes
Make it easy to say yes by reducing ambiguity
Keep stakeholders informed and aligned
Document decisions and next steps clearly
Own mistakes quickly and fix them
Deliver results reliably and on time