First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

In her TEDx presentation, Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts talks about the positive and transformative power of human energy. With 30,000+ videos from organizers in more than 130 countries, speakers cover topics from sanitation to technological wizardry […].

Energy 75

Energy Power Library Film 75

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities. The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors.

CEO 104

CEO Banking Learning-by-Doing McKinsey 104

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In a recent article , I charted the way in which Sweden utilized the possibilities presented by the widespread adoption of electrical energy to transform its economy and itself as a country. Indeed, such a relationship between energy consumption and economic growth has been observed in numerous countries over the course of the 20th century.

Industry 92

Industry Power Energy Price 92

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth examines the nuances that distinguish boutique search firms from their larger counterparts. I would caution that size is not always an indicator of success, and more importantly, not a risk mitigator,” said Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth, a Philadelphia-based management consulting and executive search firm. “A

Execution 378

Execution Chief Operating Officer Brand Class 378

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The researchers wanted to explore the feasibility of those jobs transitioning to clean energy jobs in each location. Energy transition. Given the seriousness of the climate emergency, there has been considerable attention given to the need to transition towards cleaner forms of energy.

Energy 108

Energy Long-term Cost Industry 108

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 14, 2022

Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities. The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors.

CEO 93

CEO Banking Learning-by-Doing McKinsey 93

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 23, 2022

Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities. The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors.

CEO 85

CEO Banking Learning-by-Doing McKinsey 85

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It features a wide range of startups and larger technology companies and provides a range of visions for the future. Most of these visions feature combinations of data, AI, genomics, wearables and other technologies that are well known to us all. All of these things take time, energy, and money. The reality is rather different.

Innovation 100

Innovation Technology Incubator Entrepreneur 100

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

CEOs who take command of a company also forge intense bonds, even if they are not the actual founder. Identify a role within your company that you might assume at the right time in the future, that plays to your strengths, like chief evangelist or chief technology officer. Am I still having fun, and do I have the energy for it?

Chief Technology Officer 234

Chief Technology Officer Bond Mentor Entrepreneur 234

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 18, 2023

Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities. The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors.

CEO 65

CEO Banking Learning-by-Doing McKinsey 65

Nathan Magnuson

APRIL 6, 2020

To bridge the time gap, he took an interim CEO role to help turnaround a small company. But it’s also allowed for intentional interaction via technology as people reach out to friends and loved ones they haven’t spoken to in a while. I had a conversation with one of my entrepreneur friends this past week.

Ryan 320

Ryan Finance Crisis Guidelines 320

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Despite their different approaches, every CEO at every stage of their tenure meaningfully tended to all six responsibilities. The best CEOs kept all six plates spinning at all times, even if the external and internal environment meant that some needed to be spun faster or slower than others,” explain the authors.

CEO 65

CEO Banking Learning-by-Doing McKinsey 65

In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 10, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. There’s unlikely a responsible CEO in America who hasn’t at one time, said, “You know what folks? Whether the CEO is driven by personal ethics, a socially changing world, or headlines praising “sustainable” organizations, business is finally responding to the green trend—albeit slower than many would like to see.

CEO 112

CEO Productivity Products Company 112

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

From streamlining processes to taking advantage of technological solutions, these methods will help you save money while still providing excellent customer service. Consider ways to streamline tasks, such as using technology solutions or eliminating redundant steps. This will lead to faster turnaround times and higher performance.

Operations 104

Operations Cost Lean Manufacturing Outsourcing 104

Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

Through my work with business leaders from CEOs to first-line managers, it has become clear that many people with strong technical prowess and powerful business acumen have unintentionally misunderstood an unwritten but essential aspect of their job. Tommy had risen to become the leader of a 1500-person business unit spanning four continents.

Influence 388

Influence Organization Executive Coaching Learning-by-Doing 388

CEO Insider

MARCH 20, 2022

Aligning strategy, planning, risk, people and technology is key for businesses to adapt to and survive in today’s disruptive world. Disrupt your planning before your business gets disrupted Any conversation around energy today is going to be intertwined with the geopolitical crisis in eastern Europe.

Planning 98

Planning Magazine Crisis Energy 98

N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We’re best known for our track record of handling highly confidential and complex Board, CEO, and C-Suite retained search assignments. How N2Growth Can Help Whether you’re looking to conduct an executive recruitment or search process, N2Growth is the leading outcome-driven executive search firm best positioned to help.

Execution 217

Execution Due Diligence Class Diversity 217

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

R OBERT IGER has worked for the same company for forty-five years: twenty-two of them at ABC, and another twenty-three at Disney, after Disney acquired ABC in 1995—the last fourteen of those years, as the CEO of Disney. These priorities have guided the company through all of the growth and acquisitions since he was named CEO.

Leadership 214

Leadership Long-term Self-aware Short-term 214

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 1, 2023

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Collaborate without ego.

Real Estate 65

Real Estate Open-book McKinsey Learning-by-Doing 65

Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 10, 2019

I have learned to avoid those things that drain me of energy as often as I can. Our time should be spent on activities that we enjoy and give us energy, not deplete it. Cut back on technology. Be sure to pass on those, or delegate them to a more appropriate person. And finally, I say no to relationships that are unhealthy.

Stress 329

Stress CPO Learning-by-Doing Energy 329

Women on Business

JULY 20, 2012

Marissa Mayer is a 37 year old executive of a technology firm that alone should create energy and excitement around leadership potential. So as we wait with bated breath to dissect her every move as CEO, here are things that I would like to see her bring to the troubled company.

Strategic Planning 209

Strategic Planning Long-term CEO Technology 209

CEO Insider

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A region that was once primarily fueled by its energy sector is now a crucible for various emergent industries, reshaping the legal profession within its evolving economies. The Middle Eastern legal sector, amidst transformative economic diversification, is witnessing a pivotal evolution.

Magazine 110

Magazine Energy Industry Chief Technology Officer 110

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The most important job of the CEO and the Board is to pick the next CEO. The next CEO, or the next leaders, are about the future. What are the chances that the typical current CEO, most likely a baby boomer, is well positioned to identify all the characteristics of the organizations’ future leaders? Think about it.

Leadership 189

Leadership Globalization CEO Telecommunications 189

Leading Blog

JULY 26, 2021

Think how Uber transformed the transportation industry, how Airbnb took over the lodging industry — not to mention how Tesla is upending both the automobile and energy industries. In addition to his role as founder and CEO of Club Tattoo, he is a drummer with Grey Daze.

Brand 290

Brand Mission Statement P&L Retail 290

Eric Jacobson

MAY 27, 2022

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Collaborate without ego.

Real Estate 65

Real Estate Open-book McKinsey Learning-by-Doing 65

Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2018

Cultivating The Essential Ingredient In Leadership: Energy by @steenbab via @forbes. Google CEO: Digital technology must empower workers, not alienate them. How to Make an Effective Apology and Increase Trust by @JesseLynStoner. How to Make a Small Tweak in Communication for a Surprisingly Big Change by @LizKislik.

Crisis Management 157

Crisis Management Agility Construction Crisis 157

Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

NASDAQ: APPL ) has named Andrea Jung , CEO of Avon  (NYSE: AVP ), as the eigth member of its board of directors. Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, stated that Jung will bring a “new dimension&# to the company’s board. Andrea Jung is the first woman and the first Asian to hold a seat on Apple’s board.Â

Press Release 124

Press Release CEO Discount PR 124

Engaging Leader

JUNE 13, 2013

One of the data-driven tools that Google uses is Social Sensing Technology, which is showing conclusive evidence that slight changes in behavior, from changing when you take breaks to what lunch tables you sit at, can make you and your team happier, healthier, and more productive. Examples discussed: Google. Bank of America. Your Feedback.

Productivity 138

Productivity Products Technology Banking 138

Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2017

Speaking Effectiveness: Solid Reasons to Moderate Your Energy by @KateNasser. HBR: Why We Keep Hiring Narcissistic CEOs. Smart use of technology can aid organisational change via @MediaplanetUK with ‏@profhamel. The Key Traits that Separate CEOs from other Senior Executives via @ChiefExecGrp Chief Executive magazine.

EPS 150

EPS Groupthink Gordon Learning-by-Doing 150

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 14, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Collaborate without ego.

Real Estate 65

Real Estate Open-book McKinsey Learning-by-Doing 65

HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

Figuring out how to inject energy and passion back into the workplace and work will be key. This could include implementing business positions around improved DEI and ESG, as well as the integration of new technology like AI. Many tech companies can hire en masse, but the focus now needs to be on what will make them stay.

Leadership 109

Leadership Diversity CPO Career 109

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 8, 2022

The researchers explain that the growth in cloud-based technologies has made it easier for people to start firms, which in turn has made it feasible to run them as side hustles rather than needing a full-time commitment. In 1997, 20% of CEOs on Inc. Hedging bets.

Entrepreneur 115

Entrepreneur Hedge Long-term Commitment 115

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Collaborate without ego.

Real Estate 65

Real Estate Open-book McKinsey Learning-by-Doing 65

Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

During the event, Ann Francke OBE, CEO of CMI, gave an opening address and Woon Teck Tay, chairman of CMI Singapore, gave an update on the regional board’s performance for the previous year and their plans for the future.

Mentor 52

Mentor Newsletter Energy Webinar 52

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 7, 2021

No One Succeeds Alone is the inspiring story of Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin , whose mother, mentors, and search for belonging taught him valuable lessons that anyone with a dream can put into action today to improve their own quality of life. Find someone to give you the critical feedback others won’t. Collaborate without ego.

Real Estate 65

Real Estate Open-book McKinsey Books 65

In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 29, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. In the petroleum industry where access to oil is tight, Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell say they are adjusting their strategies to meet the growing demand for alternative energies. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife.

Strategy 131

Strategy CEO Company Competitive Advantage 131

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Research shows that 15% of all CEOs leave within two years. At N2Growth, we use a “top-to-bottom” approach that offers clients extraordinary attention to detail, setting clients and candidates up for success on the first go-around, saving everyone valuable time, money, and energy.

Execution 372

Execution How To Process Marketing 372