Why the Mochary Method is a Game-Changer for Tech CEOs

Welcome back to the Business Builder newsletter! In today’s issue, I’ll be breaking down how the Mochary Method is transforming leadership in the tech world, especially for CEOs of some of the biggest companies.

Estimated read time: 3 minutes

What Makes the Mochary Method Stand Out?

The Mochary Method is unique in that it recommends learning by bringing in an expert to act, rather than simply having the CEO learn from a coach. This is particularly effective for tech CEOs who might not have time for long coaching sessions.

I’ve been personally coached through the Mochary Method, which has significantly shaped my leadership approach. If you're interested in learning more about my experience, you can read about it here.

Coaching CEOs on Leadership Skills That Matter

The Mochary Method focuses on honing the leadership skills that CEOs need to guide their organizations effectively. This approach helps leaders build strong company cultures, manage teams well, and achieve overall success. If you want to learn how this method works in real companies, I’d recommend checking out his podcast, where he interviews CEOs about their experiences with using these strategies.

One of the key tools that Mochary uses is the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) system. This system is commonly used in the tech industry, and Mochary presents it in a short and simple format that is easy for tech CEOs to understand and implement.

Here is a thread on how Google uses them.

Additionally, the forms used in Mochary's method are accessible using Google Docs, which are commonly used in the tech industry and can be easily duplicated in a company's own system.

Here is a link to the forms.

CEO Ops: A Rebrand of the Chief of Staff Role

The CEO Ops role, a rebranding of the traditional Chief of Staff position, is another one of Mochary's key contributions. This role allows CEOs to concentrate on high-level strategy while CEO Ops manages critical operational processes and leadership support.

Mochary’s experience as a “one-day-a-week shadow CEO” at companies such as NeoReach, Brex, OpenAI, Clearbit, Bolt, and AngelList has given him a unique perspective on how to run and grow a business. He’s been able to transfer his knowledge to founding CEOs in just a few months, empowering them to run the system as effectively as he does.

What’s next?

Next week, we’re switching gears. I’m launching a new series, a CEO diary, where I’ll share weekly updates, lessons learned, and insights from my journey running a management consulting firm—documenting growth, leadership challenges, and breakthroughs along the way.

Stay tuned.