CVO Meets CEO: The Vision-Driven Boss Series (Part 1)
- Stephanie Northcott
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
Ready to stop chasing and start leading like the visionary you are?

Let’s kick off with this game-changing idea from Simon Sinek: What if instead of just being the CEO, you embraced the role of Chief Visionary Officer?
As small business owners, we're not just running businesses—we're building dreams. And while it's easy to get stuck in the weeds (hello, inbox), your job isn’t just doing all the things. It’s holding the vision so clearly that your actions align with it every single day.
But vision without action? That’s just a Pinterest board.
Here’s how we merge vision with leadership to step fully into your dual role as both CVO and CEO:
Top 3 Gems from Today’s Vision-Meets-Action Protocol:
Start with the Vision.
Every week, reconnect with your why. What are you building, and who are you building it for? If it doesn’t align with your core values, it’s a distraction.
Set ONE Strategic Objective.
CEOs get caught up in to-do lists. CVOs focus on impact. Set a single, high-level goal each week that moves the needle on your big-picture mission.
Act Like the Leader You Need.
That means protecting your time, saying no to noise, and building systems, not just hustling harder. You’re not an employee—you’re the visionary.
This is just the beginning. In the next edition, we’ll talk about time-blocking like a CVO (aka how to put your dreams on the calendar).
Let’s grow.
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