Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2024

But how do you know whether an intelligence vendor aligns with your company’s needs, risk tolerance, and ethics? Geopolitical and security risk intelligence is an unquantified but essential and rapidly growing part of the story.

Ethics 24

Ethics How To Analysis Globalization 24

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

This is the distinction between what he terms the 'Character Ethic' vs the 'Personality Ethic' The prior depends on deep changes within each of us including our view of creating a legacy for future generations. Another key distinction is one highlighted by Stephen Covey in his 7-Habits books.

Blog 415

Blog Politics Short-term Long-term 415

Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 7, 2016

In the course of directing a client’s crisis response, analyzing past responses to crisis, or developing powerful response strategies, it’s clear to me that crisis response promptness and effectiveness depends on having four essential leadership responsibilities spelled out carefully in your crisis plans for the CEO (or surviving leaders): 1.

Crisis 100

Crisis Succession Construction Reputation 100

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go?

CEO 305

CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 305

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. salary X, if certain milestones are met on schedule and also tied work ethic and thorough performance-both field and paperwork… a person would have the ability to increase their pay by X. As for our staff, they all received an equal bonus for their efforts.

Blog 382

Blog Metrics Brand CEO 382

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

The fastest way to lose respect as a leader is to focus on optics over ethics. Those whom you lead are not looking for you to step back or step aside from issues, they’re looking for you to step-up and hit issues head on. If you’re more concerned about political fallout than solving the problem you have failed as a leader.

Leadership 321

Leadership Committee Politics Ethics 321

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name. The bottom line is this…as an employer you need to possess an extreme bias toward performance.

Loyalty 419

Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 419

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 20, 2014

Crisis management is the ultimate stress test for the CEO and other top leaders of companies. The mantra for all leaders in crisis management must be: “It is our problem the moment we hear about it. Communication Crisis management' Then they must seize control immediately and lead a systematic response.

Crisis Management 8

Crisis Management Crisis Management CEO 8

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

When we view our responsibilities three-dimensionally as if through a prism that simultaneously allows us to keep focused on the MRC concepts, we will make better mission-focused decisions that are based upon how our resources must be deployed to accomplish them, and we will operate in ethical ways that resonate with our partners and employees.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 21, 2011

Whether self-created or a swipe from the blind side, crisis recovery can be elusive. The J&J folks set the crisis management standard for all others to follow—to be prepared for that inevitable day when disaster WILL strike. I’ve always admired J&J for their handling of the Tylenol tampering recall in the 80’s.

Brand 140

Brand CEO Long-term Crisis 140

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

What’s more, military personnel have soft skills that the private sector also values, problem solving, team building, crisis management, dealing with ambiguity, collaboration, and creative thinking among them.

Agility 50

Agility Pharmaceuticals Self-aware Learning-by-Doing 50

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Our responsibility is to respect the ethic. Furthermore, the enduring anchor of an organization is found in its values and ethics, not its mission. While values and ethics remain consistent, delivery models must change with time to in order to endure. Vision never drives mission. impact the competitive arena.

Blog 395

Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 395

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

In the Chinese culture, every crisis is first recognized as a danger signal and always as an opportunity for overcoming obstacles. Every professional must embrace a set of ethics: Things for which each professional holds himself/herself accountable. It is good business to recognize opportunities for practice development.

Diversity 87

Diversity Budgeting Open-book Risk Management 87

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 28, 2012

Other than ensuring an ethical environment in the organizations they govern, I suspect today’s Boards still don’t give culture the attention it deserves. Like most Boards, they were more interested in hearing about profit, financial ratios, efficiencies, headcounts, labor climate and strategic initiatives.

Competitive Advantage 131

Competitive Advantage Long-term CEO Ethics 131

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Futurism is a continuum of thinking and reasoning skills, judicious activities, shared leadership and an accent upon ethics and quality. Futurism: ideas that inspire, manage and benchmark change. It is an ongoing process of evaluation, planning, tactical actions and benchmarking accomplishments. Quotes on The Future.

Benchmarking 50

Benchmarking Crisis Management Rogers Tactics 50

Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

I recommend that diversity audits, quality control reviews, ethics programs and other important regimen be conducted as part of Strategic Planning, rather than as stand-alone, distracting and energy diverting activities. By seeing the daily changes resulting from the planning, companies are poised to rise above the current daily crises.

Energy 75

Energy Strategic Planning Succession Humphrey 75

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

The Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount are all the ethical code anybody needs.&# - Harry S. Truman Please comment below sharing your thoughts and insights on what you believe defines great leadership.

Definition 370

Definition Blog Leadership Covey 370

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2012

My educated guess says that P&G and Unilever top management knew nothing of the conspiracy until the regulators came knocking. Collectively, these giants employ 300,000 people, the vast majority of which are committed to delivering results, ethically.

Price 162

Price Discount Brand Incentives 162

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. On with the exam… Section I: Character. Great leaders do the right thing regardless of circumstances, situational context or other influencing factors.

Blog 366

Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 366

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2012

My educated guess says that P&G and Unilever top management knew nothing of the conspiracy until the regulators came knocking. Collectively, these giants employ 300,000 people, the vast majority of which are committed to delivering results, ethically.

Price 148

Price Discount Brand Incentives 148

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

link] ATIG Mike, authenticity and transparency for better and ETHICAL business. In fact, you might be interested in reading a previous post that I authored on this topic: [link]. – I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks for the suggestion Dan. I am not specialist but I try to learn.

Influence 359

Influence Blog Leadership Video 359

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It's not – Unless the request infringes upon our values, moral or ethical standards using no as a response is just intellectually lazy, avoidance or ego centric – imho [link] mikemyatt So Dan, tell me how you really feel All kidding aside, you and I are definitely on the same page here.

Blog 385

Blog Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up Brand 385

Strategy Driven

APRIL 4, 2014

According to research conducted by the Ethics Resource Center: Employees of organizations steal 10 times more than do shoplifters. That involves testing and more sophisticated hiring practices. Retaining good employees, involving training, motivation and incentives, is yet another matter. 35% of employees steal from the company.

Budgeting 81

Budgeting Succession Consultative Crisis 81

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

Organizational purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. When all succeed, then profitability is much higher and more sustained than under the Hard Nose management style. You have and regularly update-benchmark a strategy for the future, shared company Vision, ethics, Big Picture thinking and “walk the talk.”

Leadership 50

Leadership Benchmarking Learning-by-Doing Ethics 50

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2014

I recommend that diversity audits, quality control reviews, ethics programs and other important regimen be conducted as part of Strategic Planning, rather than as stand-alone, distracting and energy diverting activities. By seeing the daily changes resulting from the planning, companies are poised to rise above the current daily crises.

Energy 56

Energy Strategic Planning Succession Humphrey 56

Strategy Driven

MARCH 7, 2014

Ethics and integrity. These are the ingredients that make a legend: Significant business contributions. Mature confidence and informed judgment. Courage and leadership. High performance standards. Professional innovation. Public responsibility. Cultural contributions. Giving to community and charity. Visionary abilities.

Balanced Scorecard 71

Balanced Scorecard Budgeting Risk Management Learning-by-Doing 71

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Recommended Resource – Reviving Work Ethic. Relate Articles: Recommended Resource – Building Team Power. Recommended Resource – Judgment Calls. 4 Ways to Fail at Failing. Recommended Resource – The Reinventors.

Resources 50

Resources Crisis Newsletter Ethics 50

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

Ethics and standards… those are for chumps. We’re too worried about __ (some item in the news… the latest source of gossip). Interest rates are too high. Our lawyer can take care of any problems that arise. Until then, it’s business as usual. Making the big bucks is all that matters.

Budgeting 75

Budgeting Risk Management Quality Strategic Planning 75

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Those vital employees in the business world might include the IT guy, the receptionist, the mailroom manager, the ethics adviser and the secretary to the Board of Directors. On “Gilligan’s Island,” those glue-adhesive characters were the Professor Roy Hinkley and Mary Ann Summers.

Rogers 62

Rogers Henderson Mentor Learning-by-Doing 62

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I am always so refreshed by the centrality of ethics, doing the right thing, and people as capital – in your work! Great insights Susan. link] Elllen Weber Wow – Mike, thanks for the way you weave the parts together with such agility.

Blog 387

Blog Learning-by-Doing CEO Strategy 387

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Amplify discussions on community standards and ethics. Exemplifying ethical behavior. Here is what I wish to inspire via this book: Motivate NPOs to be unique, true to purpose and make differences. Encourage dialog on a Big Picture approach to non-profits. Inspire new dimensions to corporate philanthropy. Helping others.

Strategic Planning 51

Strategic Planning Planning Ethics Learning-by-Doing 51

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

How much further should we extend ethics? Sadly, many of the perpetrators did not see lapses in ethics… it was legal and just business to them. By maintaining an awareness of further changing environments, there are further opportunities to be successful, ethical and move ahead of the competition.

Ethics 59

Ethics Cost Crisis Learning-by-Doing 59

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

In order to complete the chain, organizations must insist that suppliers, professional services counselors and vendors show demonstrated quality programs, as well as ethics statements. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Educational and incentive programs should be implemented.

Quality 50

Quality Metrics Strategic Planning TQM 50

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 6, 2012

Among the lessons which we learned from the Y2K Bug exercise were: When they want to do so, company leadership will provide sufficient resources to plan for the future, including crisis management and preparedness (of which computer glitches are one set of ‘what ifs.’). Crisis management. Missed Marks.

Planning 50

Planning Consultative Learning-by-Doing Cost 50

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

How do you handle crisis management and preparedness? Walking the Talk: ethics, values, quality, vision. Does the strategic plan provide necessary guidance to the activities you will measure? How diverse is the planning committee? Do performance measures provide an early warning system for problems?

Strategic Planning 67

Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 67

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

I don’t know about you, but it’s almost as if we have raised a generation of leaders who feel they have a moral and ethical obligation to be politically correct – WRONG. How sad is this? Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct. Are these extreme statements?

Politics 375

Politics Blog Leadership Diversity 375

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

In virtually every country across the globe, a broad range of governmental and ethical issues directly and immediately shape what companies can and cannot do. CEO acumen on business-in-society issues is thus imperative in addressing fundamental corporate issues, from business strategy to compliance to ethical standards to risk management.

CEO 8

CEO Ethics Chief Financial Officer Supply Chain 8