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Our members are constantly seeking new ideas, theories and processes that can make them more effective leaders. That’s why we offer this expanding collection of resources. Bookmark this page and check back often to learn about the latest trends in leadership.

Great CEOs are Lazy
We conducted in-depth interviews with more than 1,000 successful CEOs and found that exceptional CEOs accomplish more in less time. In fact, these leaders consistently outperformed average CEOs by a factor of 5x. Our findings inspired our purpose, informed our methods, and are well-documented in the book Greate CEOs are Lazy, written by CEO and founder Jim Schleckser.

Inc.
In 2007, we formalized an alliance with Inc. Magazine, which shares our mission of helping companies grow. The publication recognizes the fastest-growing companies and communicates the stories and success principles of their leaders to benefit the broader community. Inc. CEO Project takes this mission to the next level. We equip our CEOs with a unique approach based on the Theory of Constraints that helps them focus on the right things, hold people accountable, and make better decisions.

Podcasts
Featuring Inc. CEO Project Advisors and Great CEOs
Great CEOs are lazy featuring Jim Schleckser
Your Evolving Leadership Journey with Tom Crea
How Exceptional CEOs Do More in Less Time featuring Jim Schleckser
Survive and Thrive – PIVOT during a Pandemic featuring Jim Schleckser
The RESPECT Podcast with Mike Domitrz
Jim Schleckser shares how the “Kink in a Hose” approach is the key to great CEOs being successful and HOW successful CEOs tend to live very balanced lives.
With special guest Jim Schleckser discussing his book and other topics.
Featuring Inc. CEO Project’s Jim Schleckser

Articles
Smart CEO Magazine
Heath & Heath
Tatum
McFarland

Books
The Profit Zone: How Strategic Business Design Will Lead You to Tomorrow’s Profits
Slywotzky & Morrison
The Innovator’s Solution: Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth
Christenson & Raynor
Gerber
Drucker
Rand
Kahneman

Videos
There are more videos on our YouTube Channel.
Creating a Corporate Strategy Your Team Will Rally Around
Featuring Jim Schleckser
5 Roles of a CEO
Inc. CEO Project Founder Jim Schleckser discusses the Five Roles of a CEO.