In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Inherent in the definition of career is the opportunity to progress. More than ever, people are seeking mentors, “branding” themselves and carefully managing their careers in order to dash up that quintessential corporate ladder. So what is wrong with managing your career? Getting ahead” was my father’s way of saying it.

Career 199

Career Management Mentor Brand 199

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?

Report 100

Report Career Discount Mentor 100

In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 20, 2014

Organizations that insist on simplicity are generally the most successful. This is a corollary to leadership and strategy but it is also a core value that must permeate the entire organization. I spent an entire career espousing the power of creativity, and the companies I touched did very well by it. Simplicity.

Real Estate 215

Real Estate Human Resources Bureaucracy Constraint 215

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. These organizations are the ones enjoying unique human capital advantages that emanate from diversity at the top. It was a “wow moment” in my career – an eye opener, to say the least.

Diversity 200

Diversity Mentor Human Resources Human Capital 200

In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

My business career is characterized with a bunch of David versus Goliath encounters. Achieving the right culture is possible, but it seldom happens unless the organization is blessed with a strong and tenacious CEO who passionately practices the tenets of entrepreneurial leadership.

Creativity 240

Creativity Brand Management Marketing Resistance 240

In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Twenty years have passed since I sat in the corner office of a multinational consumer goods organization. Oh yes, the times have changed, but the inner drive that helped me motivate others, and propel organizations to excel, quickly bubbled to the surface. Seven years ago I removed my consulting shingle from the home office wall.

Human Resources 148

Human Resources CEO Mentor Resistance 148

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 1, 2016

This is the essence of sacrifice – a lesson that served me well for the rest of my career. Left unchecked, complexity stifles, stagnates, and brings an organization to its knees. In the CEO Afterlife. Complexity Cripples. Never before has business seen so much complexity.

Brand 100

Brand Competitive Advantage Marketing Strategy CEO 100