In the CEO Afterlife
OCTOBER 18, 2015
Craft or Career. Decades ago, I was moved by a business school article entitled, “Craft or Career. The author, a professor, was making the point that crafts and careers are not mutually exclusive – that craftspeople do not have to climb the management ladder to realize fulfilling careers. Which Will It Be?
In the CEO Afterlife
OCTOBER 7, 2013
Today, there’s a venerable list of female executives who have shattered that glass and gone on to illustrious careers as successful CEOs. But, declining bench strength guarantees that corporate boards will continue to struggle to find qualified leaders for the unique needs of their particular company or industry. I was in for a shock.
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In the CEO Afterlife
APRIL 13, 2012
That idea can also change you; believe me, there is nothing like a business breakthrough to set the right foundation for the rest of your career. Take the time to look at other industries. You’ll be surprised what you can learn and how that information can affect your own business or industry.
In the CEO Afterlife
MAY 20, 2014
Stop worrying about low-cost foreign competition and the state of the economy or your industry. I spent an entire career espousing the power of creativity, and the companies I touched did very well by it. Forget about throwing heaps of cash at such initiatives as computer systems, advertising, equipment, recruiting – even training.
In the CEO Afterlife
JULY 2, 2012
I’m going to admit at the outset that I was a strong proponent of Herzog’s concept for most of my career. Old economy thinking works within known market space defined by industry boundaries and competitive rules. However, now that I look back from the CEO afterlife, I realize that this view need not be pervasive.
In the CEO Afterlife
MAY 22, 2013
With the exception of tampered product recalls, oil spills, or factory explosions, these types of trials never face the captains of industry. Over my 17-year career in the North American coffee business, I must have dealt with three or four Brazilian frosts that pushed the price of coffee futures through the roof. Not in the least.
In the CEO Afterlife
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
The myths apply to business in general, as well as specific industries, start-ups and the new economy. On the other hand, if your boss is the one spewing the BS, then the most prudent career move is to grin and count to 10 under your breath. So what do you do the next time you encounter one of these myths in a business conversation?
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