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Sterling Black focuses solely on the top tier. We don’t do middle management. We don’t do talent recruitment. We develop boards, CEOs and C-Suite executives to lead with clarity and excellence.

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We combine evidence-based tools with business-driven outcomes. While others lean on fads and pop theories, we deliver practical advice grounded in decades of C-Suite and boardroom experience.

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We’re your long-term partner in leadership development. Our clients trust us to build internal CEO and C-Suite pipelines that ensure continuity and resilience – without unnecessary disruption or guesswork.

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Recent insights from Sterling Black

Why succession planning fails: 6 board-level mistakes to avoid
Why succession planning fails: 6 board-level mistakes to avoid

Summary To avoid the pitfalls of failed succession planning, boards should: Start early – at least 2 years, but ideally 3–5 years, before a transition. Treat succession as a development process, not...

Is “so” the new “um”? What leaders need to know about filler words
Is “so” the new “um”? What leaders need to know about filler words

Most corporate leaders know to avoid classic filler words like “um” and “uh”. But a subtler verbal tic is quietly eroding executive presence in boardroom briefings, keynote speeches and investor...

4 common mistakes new CEOs make + how to avoid them
4 common mistakes new CEOs make + how to avoid them

As a new CEO, you’ll likely face a range of challenges that can potentially derail your success. From poor communication to micromanagement, these common mistakes can undermine your leadership and...

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