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MARCH 26, 2020

This argument was introduced by New York Life CEO Ted Mathas , while speaking at an event hosted by Outward Bound USA that honored New York Life Foundation's work with grieving teens. Mathas, himself an alumnus of Outward Bound’s wilderness programs, made the connection as he discussed his journey to becoming an effective CEO.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

Keegan , CEO, Merchants Fleet One thing all great leaders have in common is that they understand that transformational growth doesn’t happen without a willingness to change. When I joined Merchants Fleet as CEO in 2018, I knew I was joining a team of some of the most experienced professionals in the fleet industry.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Guest post from Bethany Andell: “To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” – Mahatma Gandhi Recently a CEO friend of mine said that the three key ingredients to building a great culture are: 1) belief in the mission, 2) clarity of the vision and 3) having fun while living the values.

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DECEMBER 1, 2007

I thought about it for just a few seconds, and then, without thinking of the political consequences, blurted out, “get a new CEO?” I once heard a CEO say, “ You know, I don’t have time to teach people, and at this level, I shouldn't have to!” Definitely the wrong answer, not what she was looking for at all.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

A financial services firm whose CEO I coached wanted to move its headquarters after it outgrew its current building. I connected the CEO with a couple of other CEO clients who recently moved and expressed a willingness to share their experience. Magazine, and CNBC.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

In a departure from my usual policy of steering clear of politics on this blog, today’s timely guest post is by Dr. David Kantor. Actually, it's really just an example to illustrate the author's theory, so please, no political comments. I was critical of Barack Obama during his presidential stint for two faults.

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APRIL 2, 2020

My boss, who had the authority to order the recall and the CEO of the company were traveling and were unreachable. When my boss and the CEO returned from their trip, I told them what I had done. Stan Silverman is founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership and author of “ Be Different! I ordered the recall.

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JANUARY 8, 2019

Consider these stats: the 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that people’s trust of their CEO, and CEOs in general, is at an all-time low. Sixty-three percent of survey respondents said CEOs are somewhat, or not at all, credible. Rich Berens is CEO and Chief Client Fanatic of Root Inc.,

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MARCH 4, 2013

“ The biggest differentiator of companies that excel in leadership development is the commitment and ownership of the CEO or top executive.” — Dan McCarthy. It’s easy for a “chicken” CEO to just pay lip service to leadership development. Here are 10 things that I believe would give any CEO the best return on their time invested.

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MAY 15, 2014

Mark Newman, the current CEO of H irevue, never misses flowers on executive assistant''s day; notes of caring when someone loses a loved one or making s ure everyone in the organization feels cared for. You would think that the CEO was the incarnated aggregation of ever y great quality and skill set. They were smart with a capital S.

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

Another CEO colleague told me that his company had a wonderful culture described in detail in his company presentation. I suggested to the CEO that he pour himself a glass of wine and sit in a quiet corner to review the results. He has been CEO of over 12 high tech companies and active chairman of several others.

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JUNE 26, 2018

However, as a succession of leaders, including William Toppeta, CEO of MetLife, Myrtle Potter, COO at Genentech, Howard Safir, New York City Police Commissioner, and many others spoke at the Forum, it became clear that the concepts we were uncovering were in need of an organizing tool. Sander Flaum, M.B.A.,

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JANUARY 20, 2012

Don Blankenship, the CEO of Massey Coal Mines regularly made decisions to bypass safety procedures and ultimately those decisions led to the accident which killed 29 workers. On the other hand, Jim Sinegal, the recently retired CEO of Costco Wholesale, generously paid his warehouse employees. Spin” by a CEO is expected.

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JULY 22, 2014

CEOs executives senior executives senior leaders successful executives' I’ve noticed they seem to have a lot in common in regards to the way they approach their careers and job. Read my latest article over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out the 20 Characteristics of Successful Senior Executives.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Have commitment and involvement of the CEO and Board. It’s not an HR driven paperwork exercise – the CEO owns it, and has regular reviews with the entire Board or a Board subcommittee. Board members contribute to the process by providing feedback, asking great questions, and holding the CEO accountable.

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MARCH 1, 2018

A highly successful Irish CEO is known for whistling tunes as he walks around the office, projecting an energetic, fun and relaxed demeanour. At a recent employee event, Alain Dehaze, CEO of the Adecco Group, was joined on stage by a young British intern who was shadowing him for the month. CEO: “China!” Audience: “Who’s there?”

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

What clinched the deal for me was the almost instant friendship I had developed with the CEO of the acquiring company. A few weeks later the former CEO flew in to see me. I admitted that I didn''t relish reporting to the new CEO: A man who struck me as a chilly technocrat and autocratic task master.

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JUNE 26, 2014

Today Mark serves as President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy, a non-governmental organization that has more than a million members and works in over 35 countries to protect ecologically important lands and waters. But Hank Paulson, then the CEO of Goldman Sachs (and soon to be US Secretary of the Treasury), had another idea. “He

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MAY 22, 2018

Guest post from Bruce Hartman : The CEO of Footlocker, Matt Serra, once said to me, “It’s lonely at the top. Dave Farrell, the long serving CEO of May Department stores, was always very consistent with ethical decision making. Being the leader is a big responsibility.” Inevitably, he would discover something he didn’t understand.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Karlin Sloan is a global leadership & development coach, CEO of Sloan Group International and author of new book, Inspiring Leadership for Uncertain Times. Times of change bring out the best and the worst, and inspiring leaders focus on the best of themselves and others.

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MAY 2, 2019

William Adams is CEO and co-founder of Full Circle Group and CEO of The Leadership Circle. By putting these six conditions into place, any leader in any organization can build and scale a Creative leadership culture—leveraging the tremendous benefits that are certain to be unleashed.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

While I’ve actually never talked to a CEO or HR VP that was fortunate to be in this position, but in theory, it’s possible, right? That’s why CEOs and HR VPs get paid the big bucks, to figure out what the right priorities are for any given business strategy and timeframe. The CEO is not committed and does not own it.

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MARCH 11, 2014

Once the CEO is on board, the rest is relatively easy. CEOs are often cited as being very concerned about a leadership shortage, yet our survey found that leadership development is underfunded at many organizations. You have written a lot about the role that CEO’s play in great leadership.

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APRIL 29, 2014

I had the opportunity to listen to a CEO talk about his company culture at a presentation lately. The CEO asked him if he had an attorney – and he didn’t. That day, the CEO found an attorney for him and paid for it. Turns out the CEO had a similar experience with his own son.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

Failure to have a CEO succession plan is nothing short of dereliction of duty. Then look to the CEO, some of whom, fearing competition, don’t even want to deal with the notion of a succession plan. Sure, you need to be concerned about CEO succession, but, it should not be limited to that one role. And I will. So, how is it done?

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JANUARY 28, 2021

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, attributes the sustained success of the company to its operating principle of ‘values create value’. Sarah works with CEOs and leaders who want to create positive change by having the conversations that matter most. Other people are attracted by this expansive energy and want to draw closer.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

CEO ownership and strong commitment at the top. If the CEO owns the process and believes in the strategic importance, good things will happen. While it's important for the CEO to own the process, even the best CEOs will need assistance. This is where it all starts and ends. A dedicated, competent, trusted support team.

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JUNE 11, 2013

Here’s an abbreviated version: A CEO was getting very frustrated with one of his senior managers. Three months later, the coach met with the CEO to review progress. The CEO was ecstatic with the manager’s performance – a complete turnaround. However, I can’t remember where I heard it from.

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JUNE 24, 2013

Given that I’ve been doing this for most of my career and have made developing great leaders a personal mission, I have to constantly remind myself that not every CEO or executive spends as much of their time immersed in leadership development as I do. So let’s say you’ve won over a CEO and the executive team.

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JULY 17, 2014

Recently in Davos , Marissa Meyer, CEO of Yahoo smiled and shared that she checks her mobile device over a hundred and fifty times a day -- as though that many interruptions (within a work day) in her leadership rhythm and ability to focus were some badge of honor. Author Bio: Daniel Patrick Forrester is the Founder and CEO of THRUUE.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Fred Smith, founder of Federal Express, once opinioned that organizational pyramids were drawn upside-down – that the CEO should be on the bottom, tip of the pyramid balanced on his or her head, and his job was to support everyone else. “Servant leadership” is a school of thought whereby leaders see themselves as existing to help others.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

CEO: So hire more people. CEO: What about our development programs? CEO: Which people? Guest post from Matt Paese Talent Exec: So, we have a serious leadership shortage and it’s getting worse. Talent Exec: We’re doing that. It’s not enough. Aren’t they working? Talent Exec: Not quickly enough. The ones who will grow the fastest.

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

Eberhardt: Honest, purposeful, and respectful communication is one of the most effective leadership skills, yet CEOs who promote a culture of candor are still uncommon in business today. Eberhardt , President and CEO, Pathwise Partners is a Gazelles™ c ertified Executive Coach and consultant for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and boards.

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AUGUST 20, 2020

She hoped to collect some great stories to share with the CEO about how the new system was making things easier for the customer service reps and, ultimately, for their customers. Karin is a top leadership consultant and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she was named to Inc.

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JUNE 16, 2015

There’s nothing like a meeting with a CEO to raise your anxiety level! See How to Survive a Meeting with the CEO. More on running better meetings, from the Great Leadership archives: The burden of running better meetings don’t just fall on the meeting leader’s shoulder – we all have a responsible for better meetings.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I picked this question because I just attended an event in Boston called “Secrets of Succession”, a moderated panel discussion with a CHRO, a succession planning consultant and executive coach, and a CEO and Board member. What does CEO ownership look like? It’s a shift in focus from “checking off the boxes” to measuring results.

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AUGUST 20, 2015

Guest post from Daniel Korschun: If your CEO got fired tomorrow, would anyone notice? Last year, the board of directors at one of New England’s largest supermarket chains fired CEO Arthur T. What was it that led to such fierce loyalty to a CEO? The crisis ended when Demoulas the board agreed to his offer to purchase the 50.5%

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