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Lessons in Leadership to Last a Lifetime

Leading Blog

Fortunately, Akamai’s VP of Human Resources, Steve Heinrich, recognized what was happening and brought in Chuck McVinney, a management consultant with expertise in teamwork and leadership training. Make it a point to keep the lines of communication open, so that team members feel free to speak to you about day-to-day operations.

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The ‘Old Economy’ Needs a Rocket Man

In the CEO Afterlife

Right away, he replaced the chief operating officer, chief marketing officer, chief technology officer and chief talent officer. Johnson had launched Apple’s retail strategy and was the man behind the aggressive store expansion a decade ago.

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Is Anyone Really Responsible for Your Company's Data Security?

Harvard Business Review

Trade secrets, confidential business plans, and operational security depend on it. But when I put the question to top management, well, they''re busy — not their problem, that''s for sure — and they refer me to the chief information officer or the chief technology officer. But security?