In the CEO Afterlife
MAY 10, 2018
Bell, an experienced business expert, who highlights the power of strategic sacrifice in today’s complex business world. Keep these balanced and aligned between people and process, and keep the scope realistic. This was highlighted in the classic book “ Do Less Better ,” by John R.
In the CEO Afterlife
MAY 20, 2014
The “big idea” and the process of creating and implementing the thought is one of the most unappreciated bargains in business. I spent an entire career espousing the power of creativity, and the companies I touched did very well by it. This is not necessarily the case for creativity.
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In the CEO Afterlife
MAY 1, 2012
Leaders must encourage creativity and teamwork, as well as processes and systems that nurture the concepts and execute the results. The giant’s power, expressed in market or balance sheet clout gave them a ticket to pass go, and most have taken the easy way out. One thing is certain; the place to start is the corporate culture.
In the CEO Afterlife
OCTOBER 18, 2015
We’ve seen the power of teamwork. Throughout the process, Walter not only advanced his career, he flourished as a leader and mentor. The previous paragraph embodies a paradigm – we are conditioned to think about leadership in terms of leading others. Every dictionary bears this out; so does our own experience.
In the CEO Afterlife
JUNE 10, 2012
That’s not important; their interesting and inspirational stories are what matters to those of us who value the power of creativity. Rather than file the list’s creative wisdom in the back of my mind, I’ve taken 10 quotes that provide insight into the creative thought process. #2 2 Rebecca Van Dyck – CMO Facebook. “If
In the CEO Afterlife
DECEMBER 31, 2011
There has to be a break from day-to-day operations in the process. How do retired CEO’s spend there time when the power and the glory is gone? Strategic Plans have to start with deep strategic thought and the right conviction. A ‘do-more-of-the-same but better’ attitude will surely result in mediocrity. Is There a CEO Afterlife?
In the CEO Afterlife
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Imagine Whole Foods selling processed foods loaded with saturated and trans-fats. For more on culture, and strategic focus download a free introductory chapter of my new book Do Less Better: The Power of Strategic Sacrifice in a Complex World or check it out at amazon , Barnes & Noble or Chapters Indigo.
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