Eric Jacobson

JULY 23, 2021

The book (co-authored by Dick Weiss ) chronicles Michael’s story of going from an underdog athlete to a turnaround CEO, and how he took his student-athlete experience and translated those learned lessons to successes in his career. My work ethic, drive, and ability to learn from others (being a solid teammate).

Teamwork 65

Teamwork Chief Executive Officer Loyalty Ethics 65

Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

If the last two years have taught us anything, it should be that ethical violations can kill even the most successful companies. The cost of preventing ethical problems will never exceed the cost of dealing with ethical problems. ” No one should be allowed to pass the buck on ethical issues. It is never an option.

Ethics 122

Ethics Guidelines Executive Coaching Construction 122

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Our greatest challenge as leaders is not understanding the practice of leadership; it is practicing our understanding of leadership. The consistent and ongoing misassumption of almost all leadership development programs is “if they understand, they will do.” by Marshall Goldsmith. They are not liars or phonies.

360-Degree Feedback 166

360-Degree Feedback Follow-up Ethics Learning-by-Doing 166

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 28, 2014

” Honest, ethical and legal behavior is always appropriate – delegation isn’t. The CEO naively believed that his employees would always rise to the occasion and see the value of their learning through mistakes they made. In one example, a CEO was frequently traveling. Employee Engagement Leadership'

Delegation 137

Delegation Report Consensus Learning-by-Doing 137

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 6, 2017

Companies have become much more likely to dismiss their chief executive officers over the last several years because of a scandal or improper conduct by the CEO or other employees — including fraud, bribery, insider trading, inflated resumes, and sexual indiscretions. From 2007-2011, forced turnovers due to ethical lapses were 3.9%

Ethics 8

Ethics CEO Chief Executive Officer Supply Chain 8

The Idolbuster

MAY 11, 2012

On May 3, 2012, a dissident investor accused Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson of falsifying his resume on the company web site and in financial disclosures by claiming a computer science degree that he didn’t earn. The CEO sets the moral tone of a company, and you cannot have someone lying about their resume at the head.

CEO 48

CEO Letter PR Ethics 48

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Members of different referent groups tend to define “ethics” or “morality” from the perspective of their group. The Center for Creative Leadership’s research on successful cross-cultural leaders has shown that “understanding without judging” is a key predictor of successful leadership.

Reference 107

Reference Diversity Globalization Long-term 107

In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 6, 2013

I am making the case for CMOs and CEOs to recognize the necessity of their own direct and passionate involvement as chief brand custodians. This top management ethic is essential to brand resilience. This company lost $5 billion in 2012 and hasn’t made a profit since 2008. Panic has set in. That’s an understatement.

Brand 260

Brand P&L Human Resources Brand Management 260

Harvard Business Review

MAY 25, 2017

The Commonwealth Bank’s shareholders were reacting to the board’s annual Remuneration Report, which contained a recommendation that the CEO be granted a bonus based on what critics saw as “soft” measures. Should CEO performance be assessed only on “hard” measures?

TSR 9

TSR Banking Committee Incentives 9

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The JP Morgan Chase board of directors has vexed the world with its terse announcement in a recent 8-K filing that CEO Jamie Dimon would receive a big pay raise — $20 million in total pay for 2013, up from $11.5 million for 2012, a 74 percent increase.

Banking 8

Banking Fashion CEO Short-term 8

In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Fast forward to 2012 and “answering e-mails” would surely bite into the time-starved CEO’s work week. CEOs who invest their time advancing their company’s business model or seeking a new one are adding value to their organizations. Maybe they’ll work for you or for your CEO. Take a Shift in the Factory.

CEO 207

CEO Chief Executive Officer Business Model Competitive Advantage 207

Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2014

It broke into the open in April, 2012, when the New York Times published a lengthy investigative piece alleging Walmart bribery in a Mexican subsidiary and a cover-up in its Bentonville, Arkansas, global headquarters. The Walmart bribery scandal is one of the most closely-watched cases of alleged malfeasance by a global company.

Compliance 8

Compliance Committee Globalization CEO 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2015

How can these companies overcome the inevitable leadership, organizational, and cultural challenges involved? CEO Jeff Immelt declared in 2011 that GE needed to become a software and analytics company or risk seeing its hardware products become commodities as information-based competitors took over. ” Hiring for Growth.

Software 8

Software Six Sigma Insourcing P&L 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 14, 2013

There is a growing network of people — including the leaders of companies such as the Container Store, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, Patagonia and Whole Foods Market (of which one of us is the co-CEO) — building their companies based on the idea that business is about more than making a profit. It's about higher purpose.

Politics 11

Politics Cooper Ethics Conference 11

Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2013

In late 2012, Bank of America announced that it was preparing to add more restrictions to its work-from-home program, reportedly to increase efficiency. Early this year, Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly ended the company''s "results only work environment" (ROWE) program that judged corporate employees only on (gasp!) So here''s where we stand.

Morale 10

Morale Class Cooper Ethics 10

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2013

This pact follows a February 2012 agreement between B of A, Citi, JPM, Wells Fargo and Ally with State Attorneys General and federal authorities to pay $26 billion for similar failings. billion to homeowners. Other banks are considering whether to join the agreement (e.g. Ally Financial and HSBC Holdings).

Finance 9

Finance Banking Press Release Pharmaceuticals 9

LDRLB

OCTOBER 22, 2012

In the world of business leadership and entrepreneurship, persistence is often touted as one of the key success attributes. In a 2011 study conducted by professors at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, persistence was found to be one of the strict criteria for successful CEOs. Bob Parsons. ” Donald Trump.

Power 167

Power Kaplan Entrepreneur Learning-by-Doing 167

Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

The October 2012 issue cover of INC Magazine: THE AGENDA--HOW WASHINGTON CAN HELP ENTREPRENEURS RESTORE THE AMERICAN DREAM. 500 CEOs made it quite clear what they expect of whoever wins the election next month. INC Editor Eric Schurenberg reports in a recent survey, Inc. They want 1. the deficit brought under control; 2.

Cooper 97

Cooper Entrepreneur Policies Magazine 97

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2015

million in the 2006 off-year cycle to more than $300 million in the 2012 presidential cycle. Consider what Aetna faced in 2012. Making these decisions requires that directors have expertise, exercise informed judgment, and be guided by an ethical compass. Experts predict it will surge even more in 2015-2016. million to the U.S.

Politics 8

Politics Committee CPA Policies 8