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The ‘Old Economy’ Needs a Rocket Man

In the CEO Afterlife

So much has been written about business innovation this past year. Those walking the talk are on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. Are we to deduce that innovation is the domain of new economy and early-stage life cycle businesses? These innovators love playing rocket man.

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#WBF11 Gary Burnison - Korn Ferry and Angela Ahrendts - Burberry

CEO Blog

She did that by pushing innovation. She hired a Chief Creative Officer to vision where the company should go. The Chief Technology Officer has mission to get the word out. Of course they have done this through social media. more people come to our internet site than to any of our stores".

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4 Common Challenges to Having a Grand Vision and Simple Solutions to Success

CEO Insider

Discipline. Intelligence. Work ethic. Creativity. These are the attributes that most people associate with success. And they’re all important. But a person can display all these traits and still not reach the highest levels of achievement.

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Prioritizing Mental Health: A CEO’s Perspective on Supporting Your Team

CEO Insider

As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it is a poignant reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental well-being in the workplace. From stress and burnout to anxiety and depression, the challenges faced by employees can impact their productivity, engagement, and overall happiness.

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I Am Out of Touch; You Probably Are Too

CEO Insider

This is embarrassing, but I will admit it: I feel out of touch. This realization happened recently while reading the book Extremely Online by Taylor Lorenz. Lorenz shares the history of influencers on the internet – primarily through social media – and how they impact our society.

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Five Steps to Refine Staffing and Recruiting Departments

CEO Insider

They’ll either become a valued part of the team that offers insights and collaboration, or they’ll slow down innovation and disrupt the customer experience. Hiring the right person is always a bit of a gamble. Increasing the odds of finding the right people is vitally important because most ventures survive or wither due to the […].

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The Economic and Legal Revolution in the Middle East: Regional Leaders ADG Legal And Petar Gray Take Charge

CEO Insider

The Middle Eastern legal sector, amidst transformative economic diversification, is witnessing a pivotal evolution. A region that was once primarily fueled by its energy sector is now a crucible for various emergent industries, reshaping the legal profession within its evolving economies.

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