Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 2, 2020

They carry titles such as vice president or senior director and have responsibilities for one or more functions — such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, technology, legal, and human resources. Bosses, peers, superiors, and direct reports also rated the effectiveness of the leader.

Self-aware 83

Self-aware Leadership COO Influence 83

Skip Prichard

JUNE 16, 2020

Why is saving face an important leadership skill? As an example of how to save face, I often share the story of Jeff, the finance director of a multinational company. As Finance Director, Jeff had designed and deployed the entire cash flow process that allowed this employee to commit the fraud undetected. The COO walked in.

COO 109

COO Self-aware How To Long-term 109

HR Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Vincent Chee: I am working with our COO Roni Gross and Director Naomi Hung to determine Bevel’s timeline within 6-months, 1 year and 2 years. Our long-term vision is to find employees with unique backgrounds and skill sets that can contribute to the expansive qualities and expertise of the firm. .

Diversity 52

Diversity PR Long-term Short-term 52

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2015

While the top reason for leaving was low compensation (57% reported it), nearly as important was frustration with a lack of professional development opportunities, which half of respondents cited as their reason for departure. Education crowdfunder DonorsChoose.org, which finances classroom-based projects, is a good model of success.

Development 8

Development Mentor COO CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2013

This is the origin story of Twitter, at least according to New York Times reporter Nick Bilton, whose forthcoming book on the subject is excerpted in the Times’ Magazine this week. His work suggests that Twitter didn’t just succeed in spite of all the drama Bilton reports, but to some extent because of it. Sound like anyone you know?

Succession 8

Succession Leadership CEO COO 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2017

Since its founding just eight years ago, Uber has become one of the best-known brands in the world, has presence in over 80 countries, has market share reported at 77% in its core U.S. This occurs when the founder’s leadership skills hit a limit, inhibiting the ability of the company to go to the next stage.

CEO 11

CEO IPO Energy COO 11