The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 16, 2021

public firm executives are usually consequential to their firms and could potentially affect the economy. “CEOs prone to the sunshine priming effect convey biased information to the capital market, which makes it difficult for investors to make investment decisions on the firm. “Decisions made by U.S.

Execution 91

Execution Finance Influence CEO 91

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Over the last 20+ years in executive search, I have witnessed the evolution of this critical leadership position, and I can attest to its strategic importance and the increased size of this seat around the CEO’s table.

CPO 408

CPO Human Resources ROI Diversity 408

HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2022

According to a report by As You Sow , a shareholder advocacy firm, 2021 saw a significant increase in shareholder rejections of CEO pay packages. More than half of shareholders rejected CEO pay packages at 16 companies last year, up from ten in 2020 and seven in 2019.

CEO 52

CEO Company CFO Proposal 52

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The N2Growth Leaders25 Awards are considered to be the Oscars of professional excellence for Board and C-level executives. Whether leading an emerging growth company or a large multi-national corporation, aside from the CEO , there is arguably no position that has impact and contribution like the CHRO. Many things actually.

Human Resources 469

Human Resources Globalization Diversity Resources 469

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

Think of any top performing CEO and you’ll find that to the one, they possess an uncanny ability to focus on highest and best use activities. While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept.

CEO 294

CEO Blog Delegation Covey 294

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

CEO 287

CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency. A well-rounded and comprehensive set of leadership requirements can be defined by involving stakeholders from finance, operations, and other relevant areas.

Chief Procurement Officer 332

Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain CPO Leadership 332

HR Digest

JULY 8, 2022

“ CFOs are leaning into the ‘digital mandate’ and are investing heavily in next-generation technologies,” said Alexander Bant, chief of research in the Gartner Finance practice. Another survey by Sage that polled 1,900 finance leaders across industries and countries revealed that CFOs are seen as key drivers of change and profit.

Technology 106

Technology CFO Succession Finance 106

In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. Why HR and the CEO should be joined at the Hip. The advice proved excellent, and for the rest of my days in the corner office I was joined at the hip with an outstanding finance executive who is now the CFO of Lindt & Sprüngli , the world’s leading chocolatier. CEOs must watch for that.

CEO 162

CEO CFO Human Resources Real Estate 162

First Friday Book Synopsis

OCTOBER 6, 2012

Adam Bryant conducts interviews of senior-level executives that appear in his “Corner Office” column each week in the SundayBusiness section of The New York Times. Here are a few insights provided during an interview of Ken Rees, president and chief executive of Think Finance, a developer of financial products.

Finance 75

Finance Execution Skills Productivity 75

Decker Communication

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Whether you are an exterminator or the CEO of an enterprise, how you communicate matters. We work with many finance folks prepping them for various interviews and helping them with their continuous improvement as spokespeople. Take, for example, one financial executive that we recently coached out of the “I think” syndrome.

Finance 119

Finance Audience Definition Learning-by-Doing 119

LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The advice proved excellent, and for the rest of my days in the corner office I was joined at the hip with an outstanding finance executive who is now the CFO of Lindt & Sprüngli , the world’s leading chocolatier. Ultimately, it is the CEO who determines the corporate culture, whether good or bad. Four good reasons: 1.

CEO 116

CEO CFO Human Resources Real Estate 116

CEO Insider

MARCH 18, 2021

No matter the industry, whether it is manufacturing, IT, pharmaceuticals, finance, or personal services, companies of all sizes are drowning in data. The growing demand for real-time data leaves executive decision-makers without the right tools in […].

Competitive Advantage 106

Competitive Advantage Pharmaceuticals Licensing Finance 106

Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a fresh outlook. She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she’s following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success.

Press Release 100

Press Release CEO Discount PR 100

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 was an executive vice president at Neiman-Marcus before she joined Avon in 1996.Â

Press Release 124

Press Release CEO Discount PR 124

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 18, 2023

According to Yahoo Finance, there are only four openly gay CEOs atop Fortune 500 companies. Is there a glass ceiling for gay executives? To try to answer those questions, we invited Jim Fielding, an openly gay entertainment-industry executive, to be a guest on The New World of Work.

Execution 15

Execution Open-book Retail Finance 15

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 20, 2012

Most advice for positioning yourself for executive positions mirrors Martin’s sentiments: If you want to land in the executive chair, the first thing you need to do is get executive experience. I’ll counter with my own observation: If you want to land in the executive chair, start planning to do so when you’re in high school.

Execution 62

Execution How To Finance Competitive Advantage 62

N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

I don’t do so in an attempt to torture you with redundant thought, but rather because I believe it is a message that is often taken far too lightly by chief executives. The good news is that CEOs without vision will take care of themselves in short order, as they simply won’t survive for long.

Blog 315

Blog Leadership CEO Brand 315

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

I cannot even begin to count the number of times I’ve had a CEO tell me that certain immutable business principles just don’t apply to his/her business because, “this business is different.&# Well actually, no it’s not.

Blog 287

Blog Brand Depreciation CEO 287

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

CEO Interview: Sam Walsh. This edition of the CEO interview features Sam Walsh, the recently retired CEO, of Rio Tinto. Since taking up the CEO seat at Rio Tinto Sam has steered the business through a torrid industry downturn and firmly positioned them for new growth. (as featured in mining.com).

Gordon 150

Gordon Restructuring Leadership CEO 150

Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

All firms must empower people with the knowledge and incentives to execute the task to benefit the organization. He is a globally recognized microeconomist and author of seven books and has taught organizational economics, accounting, and finance at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School for more than forty years.

P&L 325

P&L Franchising Leadership Forrester 325

Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 2, 2020

They carry titles such as vice president or senior director and have responsibilities for one or more functions — such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, technology, legal, and human resources. From a list of 13 leadership competencies for leading the function, here are the Top 5 that emerged: Executive communication.

Self-aware 83

Self-aware Leadership COO Influence 83

Strategy Driven

APRIL 10, 2020

So after spending much of my 20s working in finance and real estate, and then going to business school, the right opportunity sat in front of me. Some CEOs are product-first front their experience, skillset, and interests. Since every company is different in makeup, there’s no definitive time to expand the executive team.

Real Estate 91

Real Estate Productivity Products Company 91

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Chief Executive An online magazine written exclusively for chief executive officers and their peers. ** N2′s Top pick for C-suite insights and information. CFO.com Web magazine targeted to senior financial executives. … Executive Development Opportunities. Business2.0

Directory 167

Directory Magazine Blog Brand 167

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. My advice to CEOs, regardless of whether you’re running a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, is to go see things for yourself.

Blog 392

Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 392

Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Today, I help (mostly) professional services firms — law, accounting, insurance, architecture, finance — attain growth, productivity, and profitability. Increasingly, executives are beginning to realize the benefits soft skills offer their organization and are placing equal importance on both.

Leadership Development 175

Leadership Development Development Leadership Flextime 175

CEO Insider

AUGUST 16, 2023

Following the resignation of the former finance chief, Zachary Kirkhorn, on August 4, 2023, Tesla has announced the appointment of Vaibhav Taneja as its new Chief Financial […] The post Vaibhav Taneja: The New CFO of Tesla appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

CFO 52

CFO Chief Financial Officer Magazine Finance 52

Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 19, 2012

For example, the CEO may have very different priorities than the VP of Human Resources. For example, Accounting, Finance and Information Technology teams. Priorities Map for an Executive Committee. What would the executive committee priorities of service look like for your company? Map Your Priorities.

Committee 194

Committee How To Human Resources Information Technology 194

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 10, 2019

In the words of IDEO founder and CEO Dave Kelly, “If you go into a culture and there's a bunch of stiffs going around, I can guarantee they're not likely to invent anything.” Musk’s antics occurred at a time when Tesla’s investors were becoming increasingly concerned over its finances and ability to build cars at scale.

Creativity 187

Creativity Sports CEO Finance 187

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2011

I have watched entrepreneurs and executives initially trivialize the value of influence in a capital transaction, only to regret it down the road. Savvy CEOs simply aren’t in a rush to close the deal and secure the funding if it means sacrificing knowledge, experience and influence.

Influence 290

Influence Due Diligence CIO Business Model 290

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 29, 2010

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 3 Ways To Successfully Attain Any Goal In Life. When are the Finance and Research steps complete? Initiate the finance process. Why does that happen? Lease or buy?

Goal 325

Goal Succession Credit Scoring Licensing 325

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. My question is this…since when have fear and avoidance become prerequisites for success as a CEO? What do great CEOs do when the business model, the strategic plan, and the revenue hurdles don’t seem to be in alignment?

Restructuring 287

Restructuring Blog CEO Brand 287

Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The chief guest for the evening was Ann Francke OBE, the Chief Executive Officer of CMI UK. Murali Prakash, for his guidance and support and also the outgoing executive committee members for their collective contribution. Like this article? Why not share it.

Crisis Management 52

Crisis Management Committee Hotels Webinar 52

Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Guest Post by Michelle Patterson, CEO of EventComplete (Learn more about Michelle at the end of this post). With financial strength in their pocketbooks and in their bank accounts, women can now even think about investing in other business ideas conceived by others women who are having trouble getting financed the conventional way.

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Conference Mentor Participative Brainstorming 218

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

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Blog 305

Blog Leadership Depreciation Brand 305

Tanveer Naseer

MAY 14, 2013

The CEO didn’t have a clear answer. OK, so is the entire executive team aligned on them?” It didn’t seem very convincing to me, but knowing he’d be sharing them with the entire executive team the next day, I let it slide. My first question was, “how were these created?” I followed up. “I I think so,” he answered.

Goal 260

Goal Sharpe Teamwork Follow-up 260

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fiction : multitasking accomplishes more than focused effort.

Blog 412

Blog Leadership Brand Depreciation 412