LDRLB

APRIL 21, 2014

You’re really spreading this sort of counterintuitive message about how to win in this kind of war for talent. First, how to do retainment, how to do recruitment in ways that are much more productive, and also to understand that sometimes losses actually come with a lot of benefits.

Human Capital 60

Human Capital Open-book CFO Innovation 60

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Managers often think about their careers in terms of winning and losing. But what about those whose careers are sidetracked or derailed when passed over for a key assignment or big promotion? Are these “losers” out of the running for career advancement, or can they regain their footing, refocus their sights, and continue to rise?

Career 10

Career Examples Supply Chain CFO 10

Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

How do you want to be recognized and what do you want to be remembered for? Crafting a few sentences that distill your career essence and aspirations into something memorable will help you go a long way towards cutting through the noise in the world as well as help you home in on what you are best at. ​ ​1.

Brand 68

Brand Examples Career Godin 68

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Co-founder of Rose Park Advisors—Disruptive Innovation Fund. A leading thinker on strategy and breakthrough innovation. Bill began his career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Formerly a leader in the automotive, retail, restaurant, media innovation and consulting industries. Author: How to Be Happy at Work. .

Executive Coaching 70

Executive Coaching CEO Magazine Banking 70

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2018

But they don’t know how to get there. You can see how replicating the template of success can quickly translate into sameness. And sameness blocks performance and innovation. Diversity, on the other hand, spurs innovation. PATRIK STOLLARZ/Getty Images. Many managers want to be more inclusive. Small Wins, Big Payoff.

Power 12

Power Management Diversity CFO 12

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2013

And car companies know how to be driven by women. The appointment of Mary Barra as CEO-to-be of General Motors is a signal to car-lovers everywhere that the company is serious about its products and vehicle innovation. Barra began her career at the old GM as a young student engineer. It is now official. Girls like cars.

Engineering 11

Engineering CFO Industry Bureaucracy 11

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2015

This trait was wonderfully illustrated by a senior vice president in a telecoms company who recounted how a regulatory ruling had just wiped several millions dollars from his bottom line. His only thought was how to make up the shortfall. As one CEO put it: “Too much exposure to the board leads to radiation!”

How To 8

How To CEO P&L Uncertainty 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 18, 2018

In regular phone calls and meetings for nearly two decades, as well as a biennial Pioneering Leaders summit, the group has been helping each other figure out how to work more effectively so they could have time for their lives, sharing successful strategies and learning from failures. They both wanted important, but not overwhelming careers.

Banking 15

Banking Conference CEO Bottom-up 15

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 9, 2017

Art summarizes, “For all of us, the need to help our firms navigate change while doing the same in our careers defines our level-up challenge.” Here’s how effective leaders approach gratitude in tough situations.” David Dye of Trailblaze submitted How to Lead When Everything Goes Crazy. Let’s Get Started.

Leadership Development 150

Leadership Development Development Leadership Ethics 150

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 24, 2014

Peter Currie , our CFO, and I were doing it, and I said, “All right, one last question.” And this fellow, he says something about, “How do you know that Microsoft isn’t just going to bundle a browser into their product?”. It was our last show and we were in a big hurry to get the plane. Barksdale: That’s right.

How To 13

How To Technology Industry Venture Capitalist 13

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

The CEO and CFO were marching through their 112-slide presentation. Early on in our careers, we might speak up without concern or context. Minority viewpoints have been proven to aid the quality of decision making in juries, by teams, and for the purpose of innovation. Only you know how to answer the question, "Is this worth it?"

Merton 15

Merton Groupthink CFO Cost 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Leaders must have the vision and forward-focus to anticipate how technology could disrupt the business model and the skill to mobilize the organization for change and drive a culture of collaboration. Voser took a detour to be CFO for ABB from 2002 to 2004 and then returned to Shell to become CEO in 2009.

Leadership Development 8

Leadership Development Disaggregation Development Leadership 8