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.

Who Boom is for

The definition of 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.

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

Ideas, research and conversations for Progressive CEOs

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.

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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.