The demands of the CEO role don’t stand still—and neither can the leaders in it. Yet while many executives benefit from mentorship on the path to the top, far fewer maintain it once they arrive.
In this episode of Leadership Lounge, Emma Combe sits down with Suzanne Bose-Mallick to explore how mentorship helps CEOs sustain performance in one of the most demanding roles in business.
They discuss:
“An external mentor allows a CEO to have consequence-free conversations…a space where they can truly express their concerns.”
- Suzanne Bose-Mallick, Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates
Four things you’ll learn from this episode:
In this episode, we will cover:
(1:53) Why CEOs must continually evolve to stay effective
(2:38) How mentorship supports leaders through high-stakes transitions
(5:20) When to seek a mentor—and why it’s never too late
(6:53) The role of mentors in grounding decision-making under pressure
(8:44) Mentor vs. chair: understanding the difference
(10:55) What CEOs must bring to get value from mentorship
(12:31) When mentoring relationships lose effectiveness—and how to respond