Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 28, 2013

This post first appeared 1/24/2013 on SmartBlog on Leadership : The year 2013 has begun, and with it a new year of scrutinizing CEO performance. The Bloomberg Businessweek Worst CEOs of 2012. Forbes the Worst CEO Screw-ups of 2012. Aubrey McClendon, CEO, Chesapeake Energy, made the top of the list, although it’s not ranked.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi wrote, “the fundamental role of a leader is to look for ways to shape the decades ahead, not just react to the present, and to help others accept the discomfort of disruptions to the status quo.”. The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. Blog Post ).

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it? What does a CEO really do anyway? Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Just take a look at laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other handheld devices, which were all possible thanks to display technology innovation. One thing I find fascinating about this industry is that you can’t write off any display technology when something new enters the market. It did not make it to the mainstream.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

The CEO needs to be leading the parade, setting the vision, and pointing the way. Great things happen at the intersection of people and technology. Prioritize people over your technology. She is the Global CEO of the international consultancy Proudfoot. That’s a little different than what our guts tell us, right?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

Think of any top performing CEO and you’ll find that to the one, they possess an uncanny ability to focus on highest and best use activities. While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

In 2014, when the company’s market capitalization was $380 billion, this Microsoft veteran took over as CEO. Of course, part of that entailed reestablishing the company’s reputation for cutting-edge technology. With few wins in the ledger, the best and the brightest started to leave. For Microsoft, the future looked bleak.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Understanding the Process of Independent External Board Reviews Independent external board reviews typically combine in-depth individualized interviews with cutting-edge technology. CEO Succession Executive leadership is far too crucial to leave unplanned or to neglect until there’s a dire need to fill a position.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Play Nice But Win : A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader by Michael Dell with James Kaplan. From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether leading an emerging growth company or a large multi-national corporation, aside from the CEO , there is arguably no position that has impact and contribution like the CHRO. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 2, 2023

It’s no surprise that just 12% of CEOs are from working-class backgrounds. Cracking the boardroom The researchers analyzed over 1,500 German firms (and their CEO) to explore whether different industries had different social classes in the boardroom.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a consulting professional who has worked extensively with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed the transformative impact of effective board advisor coaching strategies. One such success story is that of a global technology corporation struggling to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Great Leadership By Dan

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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth examines the nuances that distinguish boutique search firms from their larger counterparts. I would caution that size is not always an indicator of success, and more importantly, not a risk mitigator,” said Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth, a Philadelphia-based management consulting and executive search firm. “A

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2017

The speed of technology advances in the market are making the old paradigm of first mover versus fast follower largely irrelevant – every business must now become some version of a first mover. Many leaders have fallen into the trap of believing digital transformation is like playing a game of technology catch-up.

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CEO Insider

JANUARY 30, 2020

As technology evolves and new methods and models emerge, companies that traditionally dominate an industry often neglect innovation in favor of complacent and overly conservatives business practices.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. I was Nabob’s VP of Marketing, a 32 year-old disciple of an excellent turnaround CEO – a fellow by the name of Hugo Powell who eventually moved on to Interbrew (now Anheuser-Busch InBev ) as CEO. New vacuum-packing technology drove sales and coffee-roasting advancements cut costs by 15%.

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Great Leadership By Dan

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. Technology provides us with immediacy.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting contributed Try Courage. Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting Group contributed Leaders Need Roots and Wings. Jon Lokhorst of Lokhorst Consulting shared Who was Dorothy Vaughan and what can you learn from her leadership ? Lisa Kohn of Chatsworth Consulting Group shared Lead with love.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2018

But more CEOs rarely understand the true position of their CHROs, let alone giving them the necessary backup to operate in the required capacity. Most CEOs rank HRs as the eighth most important function in their organization, according to a research by McKinsey. The HR is supposed to be a true partner to the CEO, just like the CFO.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Research shows that 15% of all CEOs leave within two years. Executive Search Consultants Who Understand the Market . This noisy, crowded executive recruitment market requires a personalized approach, with executive search consultants who assess a client’s unique needs and customize their approach accordingly.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 14, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. I’m scared of technology. And when I left the corporate world, I figured to live out my golden years without technology. Of course, this transfusion in no way rectifies my technology phobia. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Main menu Home.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As executive search consultants, we focus on understanding and optimizing businesses’ intended transformations and how they are shaping strategic responses to industry-level changes. Especially implementation challenges of transformation affecting the organizational design. This is where the CTO role gets into the spotlight.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2019

2: Create new technology enabled business models: GE’s Jeff Immelt and Dartmouth Professor Govindarajan are back, with lessons on digital transformation. Now, more than ever, you can grow your business in the new and adjacent areas enabled by technology. Sesame Street did not disrupt a prior market for childhood education.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 5, 2015

Some of today's top CEOs were history, political science, sociology, chinese and music majors in college. As a college student in this technological era, I’ve felt the constant burden of having to pursue a “practical” degree. Let's hear it from her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Not exactly resounding support.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

From streamlining processes to taking advantage of technological solutions, these methods will help you save money while still providing excellent customer service. Consider ways to streamline tasks, such as using technology solutions or eliminating redundant steps. Hire a social media consultant to run your social media accounts.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Digitally Savvy Boards should not be using technology equivalent to the types found in 1999. If a board’s technological systems and protocols are outdated, it will hinder its effectiveness. By bringing on more diverse directors, boards gain different viewpoints, leading to better decision-making.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

Through my work with business leaders from CEOs to first-line managers, it has become clear that many people with strong technical prowess and powerful business acumen have unintentionally misunderstood an unwritten but essential aspect of their job. Tommy had risen to become the leader of a 1500-person business unit spanning four continents.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 5, 2015

Some of today's top CEOs were history, political science, sociology, chinese and music majors in college. As a college student in this technological era, I’ve felt the constant burden of having to pursue a “practical” degree. Let's hear it from her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Not exactly resounding support.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

Many business leaders are perplexed by the task of leading in an ever-increasing technological world. Yes, we are leaders of people, and yet it feels as if technology and other digital demands keep us from investing in our most valuable resource, our people. Prioritize the Person, as Well as the Technology. “I Listen deeply.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 10, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. There’s unlikely a responsible CEO in America who hasn’t at one time, said, “You know what folks? Whether the CEO is driven by personal ethics, a socially changing world, or headlines praising “sustainable” organizations, business is finally responding to the green trend—albeit slower than many would like to see.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 23, 2020

Salvation is offered, as it so often is, by a second report , this time from consulting firm Accenture, which also highlights the struggles executives are having in getting the most out of the latest technologies. Timing : Creating an appropriate sequence and roadmaps for deploying new technology.

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Decker Communication

APRIL 27, 2022

Three years ago, our CEO, Ben Decker and I were working on a keynote speech for a senior executive at a cloud platform provider. Because our client mix includes many of the largest technology providers and IT adopters, we’ve seen the challenges of Digital Transformation from every angle.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 6, 2020

Amid this crisis, a lot of CEOs are coming up with various ideas and offers for their employees to not only ensure their productivity but also their mental well being. The on-the-go technology helps the millennials be more productive and available all the time. Stay Organized: It Is Going to Help in the Long Run. Trust Your Team.

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HR Digest

MARCH 12, 2020

Or you can go niche and strategize, become an entrepreneur, hiring executive, trainer, join a non-profit organization, become a consultant or an international labor dispute specialist, or become an HR IT expert. HR Consultant. This role is similar to what a management consultant does for a company. Careers for HR Professionals

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When taking on new coaching and consulting clients, I always inquire whether they did a SWOT. For example, consider Saraj, a technology startup founder. Martha, the CEO of a Midwestern healthcare company for whom I started consulting in early 2016, showed me her SWOT analysis from mid-2015. Overconfidence.

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