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Video Book Club: The Leadership Pipeline

Next Level Blog

In the video review, I walk through the simple yet resonant model of career path transitions that the authors Charan, Drotter and Noel outline in the book. The book has been around for about ten years and it’s become a go to resource for anyone charged with developing senior leaders. Your comment has not yet been posted. Click Here.

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CEOs work to keep key employees

Coaching Tip

Chief executives should act now to prevent defections of key employees next year, says veteran management adviser Ram Charan. Ram Charan, an expert and author on developing corporate talent , shown earlier this month during an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Placement of loners in leadership jobs. ?. CEOs of major U.S.

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Trust – the key to success

Lead on Purpose

This is the first book that teaches the ‘whats’ and the ‘hows’ of trust.&# – Ram Charan “After you turn off the projector, quit PowerPoint, and end your pitch, most deals come down to a simple question: Do you trust each other? The act of trusting others and trusting yourself is vital success.

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The Three Decisions You Need to Own

Harvard Business Review

People and Organization : In late 2010, GE CEO Jeff Immelt decided to give country managers P&L responsibility for all of GE in their countries and have them report to vice chairman John Rice, who would be stationed in Hong Kong. Decision making Leadership' That outcome reflects the wrong allocation and/or ineffective execution.

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Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books?

Eric Jacobson

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Do You Really Need To Read Leadership Books? I am amidst reading leadership books, but if I didn't have the time, this list would indeed be perfect! August 12, 2010 11:37 AM Eric Jacobson said.

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Build These Leadership Skills

Eric Jacobson

skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Curious: wouldn't being authentic also lead to having integrity.

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An Activist Investor Lands in Your Boardroom — Now What?

Harvard Business Review

Contrary to the adverse experience of some governing boards, activist investors can actually prove to be a leadership asset on the board rather than a disruptive force—providing the boardroom is well-managed and led. In doing so, activist investors are not just benefitting from a company’s leadership.