Remove 2001 Remove Career Remove Energy Remove Goal
article thumbnail

What I Wish I Knew as a CEO That I Learned Later in HR

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

In 2001, when I had actually decided to retire from “corporate life”, my company asked me to consider a change in direction, rather than a departure, by taking the role of Global Head of HR. I am delighted and honored that he accepted my offer and that I am able to share his wisdom with you here. Guest Post by Les Hayman.

CEO 217
article thumbnail

Why Every CEO Needs a Leadership Coach

Coaching Tip

When asked what was the best advice he ever received, Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, recognized it was from John Doerr, who in 2001 said, "My advice to you is to have a coach." However I am committed to coaching and achieving my goal of growing greater self awareness. He was pretty experienced. Why would he need a coach?

CEO 70
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Future Economy Project: Q&A with Marne Levine

Harvard Business Review

The company focuses on building environmentally friendly work sites and data centers and improving access to clean energy for all. Without secure energy and a stable climate, we won’t be able to make meaningful progress on other challenges — like connecting the world. This interview has been edited and condensed.

article thumbnail

The Connection Between Employee Trust and Financial Performance

Harvard Business Review

This was the headquarters of Campbell Soup Company when one of us, Doug Conant, took the reins as CEO in 2001. Was this a deliberate attempt to imprison employees and stifle their energy? In his long career studying workplace trust, Stephen has observed that most organizational performance issues are actually trust issues in disguise.

article thumbnail

The Big Picture of Business – Business Lessons to be Learned from the Enron Scandal

Strategy Driven

Yet, when the company shifted from being an energy supplier to the hucksterish energy trader, the charitable activities were dispensed with. The Enron scandals of 2001 and 2002 focused only upon cooked books audit committees and deal making. When goals are only in financial terms, the company is disproportionately lopsided.