Roundtable Talk

JULY 30, 2010

Leadership and Sustainability: voice your opinion → Fast Friday with Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com (and P. On the flip side, people who I know who don’t love their jobs but make lots of money seem to spend a lot of time throwing around words like “golden handcuffs” and seem to be perpetually stressed and unhappy.

Golden Handcuff 38

Golden Handcuff CEO Career Merchandising 38

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2012

The group was diverse: I spoke with a 39-year-old managing director of a large investment bank, a failing self-employed photographer, a millionaire entrepreneur, and a Fortune 500 CEO. Whoever called them golden handcuffs wasn't joking. Even Fortune 500 CEOs dream of entrepreneurial freedom. I wish I had quit earlier.

Career 10

Career Golden Handcuff Short-term CEO 10

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Ane Ohm, CEO of HarQen , a startup supplier of automated recruiting systems in Milwaukee, and her staff held over 100 patience-sapping meetings with a Fortune 500 customer before getting a first contract. When one customer is responsible for the lion’s share of your sales, it’s like golden handcuffs.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Collins Golden Handcuff Pharmaceuticals 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 11, 2015

This employee shareholding system is referred to within Huawei as the “silver handcuff.” ” It is a system that is different from the more common stock option arrangement, which is often termed the “golden handcuff.” As he puts it, he wants everyone to act like the boss.

Succession 8

Succession Golden Handcuff IPO Long-term 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

Thus, when Lay (CEO of Enron) was chairing a charity drive, Lay asked for 100% participation from the client’s firm, and the client reciprocated by edicting donations from his 200+ employees. This client was a prime example of a leading CEO who served his community, profession and firm well. ’ Lawyers.

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Strategic Planning Committee Golden Handcuff Media 57