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Why Leaders Need To Show Humility

Tanveer Naseer

Only those interested in leadership as more than mere ego gratification have a chance to build something that outlasts them. In “ Good to Great ”, Jim Collins lamented the trend of boards that become “enamored with charismatic CEOs,” a tendency that, he concluded, was “most damaging” for “the long-term health of companies.”

Kaplan 100
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Five House Rules for Managing Risky Behavior

Harvard Business Review

Jeff Skilling, as a condition of his employment at Enron, insisted the company adopt mark-to-market accounting. Maine Senator Susan Collins countered by pointing out that (1.) Maine Senator Susan Collins countered by pointing out that (1.) Leadership and culture are key drivers of behavior. Fix the broken windows.

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Your Company's "Obituary" Can Shape Its Future

Harvard Business Review

If you've spent any amount of time in executive retreats or leadership off-sites, you've probably been asked to participate in a familiar evaluation of your career and impact. How did your brand move the needle in a market category? Their goal: "We don't want the experience of banking here to feel like banking anywhere else."

Company 10
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Why the Future Belongs to Tough-Minded Optimists

Harvard Business Review

Unease is rippling through financial markets, and a sense of anxiety has overtaken society. ” I’ve just finished writing a book about companies in pretty ordinary settings (banks, hospitals, even a parking garage) that have won big by doing truly extraordinary things. The signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency.”