Jim Schleckser
CEO peer groups for leaders of established companies
| Hourly rate range | $175 to $325 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Practice | The CEO Project |
Jim Schleckser leads The CEO Project, a peer group program for CEOs, presidents and owners of established companies. Members bring big business decisions to a group of accomplished peers for honest feedback. The group covers topics like board expectations, scaling, capital, succession and growing complexity. One long-time member, Dale Dabbs, sold his company to TransUnion after 10 years in the group. The CEO Project also offers a free 5-minute CEO Constraints Assessment.
What Jim helps with
The CEO Project helps CEOs work through high-stakes decisions with peers who face the same pressure. Members bring real business challenges to the group.
- Making high-stakes strategic decisions
- Meeting board expectations
- Scaling a growing organization
- Planning for succession
- Allocating capital
- Handling rising operational complexity
- Finding the leadership constraint that limits the business
Who Jim works with
The group is built for CEOs, presidents and owners who lead established companies. These leaders make big strategic decisions every day. They want private peer input more than standard networking. They also want honest feedback from accomplished peers and a commitment to keep growing.
How Jim works
The core of the program is a confidential CEO peer group. Members test major decisions with other accomplished CEOs. The CEO Project also offers succession planning and strategic planning. Leaders can start with a free 5-minute CEO Constraints Assessment, which points to the leadership issue with the biggest effect on the business. Many members stay for years.
Background and qualifications
- Runs The CEO Project, a CEO peer group membership
- Offers succession planning and strategic planning services
- Hosts a podcast and a CEO Summit
- One member has been in the group 10 years and sold his company to TransUnion
Jim Schleckser pricing
Programs and services
- CEO peer group membership
- Succession planning
- Strategic planning
- Free 5-minute CEO Constraints Assessment
- CEO Summit
- Schedule a CEO conversation
Jim Schleckser reviews
The CoachVouch take
Members include a CEO who sold his company to TransUnion at a $638M valuation after 10 years in the group.
Best for CEOs and owners of established companies who want private, honest input on major decisions.
Common questions
How much does Jim Schleckser charge?
Coaching with Jim runs $175 to $325 an hour. Message Jim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jim Schleckser help with?
Jim Schleckser helps with making high-stakes strategic decisions, meeting board expectations, scaling a growing organization and planning for succession.
Who is The CEO Project for?
It is for CEOs, presidents and owners who lead established companies. They make high-stakes decisions and want confidential input from accomplished peers.
Is there a way to try The CEO Project before joining?
Yes. There is a free 5-minute CEO Constraints Assessment. It shows which leadership constraint affects the business most. You can also schedule a conversation with the team.
How do I contact Jim Schleckser?
Send Jim a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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