For the Progressive CEO
CEO Performance when the stakes are high
Boom works with Progressive CEOs of medium-sized companies, typically 50–1,000 staff. We bring together CEO Sparring, firsthand research, selected ideas and CEO conversations around the work only the CEO can carry.
CEO Sparring System
Pressure-test one real piece of CEO work
Bring Boom a board presentation, major speech, M&A narrative or another piece of CEO-critical work. In a Sparring Match, the work is challenged for weak logic, unclear language and unanswered questions while there is still time to make changes. You keep ownership of every decision.
Board presentations
Test the story, evidence, decisions and questions behind the deck.
Major speeches
Find where the message loses force, creates confusion or needs sharper language.
M&A narratives
Pressure-test the transaction story, assumptions and points of resistance.
Other consequential CEO work
Bring work where clarity, judgment and preparation will shape what happens next.
Research & Media
Research and conversations for The Progressive CEO
Boom Takes
The e-letter for Progressive CEOs. Selected ideas, evidence and perspectives connected to the decisions, tensions and trade-offs of the role.
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Boom CEO Study
Firsthand research into the demands CEOs face in the role.
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CEO Conversation
CEOs discussing the role.
Explore CEO ConversationWho Boom is for
Defining the Progressive CEO
The Progressive CEO is an entrepreneurial leader fit for today’s business landscape. Progressive is an aspirational direction a CEO chooses for themselves—not a political label, scorecard or eligibility test.
Evolving
Strengthens and sustains themselves.
Future-shaping
Holds a strong vision for the company and acts to make it real.
High-tech
Uses technology ambitiously and deliberately.
High-touch
Attracts, strengthens and sustains the people around the business.
About Boom
Boosting progress through business
CEOs can move entire companies. Boom exists to strengthen CEO Performance when the work carries consequences for teams, clients, stakeholders and the future of the business.