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Are Great CEOs Always Great Leaders?

In the CEO Afterlife

In my mind, the best CEOs are usually the ones who are in a race to the future – they’re obsessed with defining the future because they can’t stomach the thought of reacting to a future created by their competitors. During his era, Steve Jobs was miles ahead of every other forward thinking CEO in that race.

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Are Great CEOs Always Great Leaders?

LDRLB

In my mind, the best CEOs are usually the ones who are in a race to the future – they’re obsessed with defining the future because they can’t stomach the thought of reacting to a future created by their competitors. During his era, Steve Jobs was miles ahead of every other forward thinking CEO in that race.

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Are Great CEOs Always Great Leaders?

LDRLB

In my mind, the best CEOs are usually the ones who are in a race to the future – they’re obsessed with defining the future because they can’t stomach the thought of reacting to a future created by their competitors. During his era, Steve Jobs was miles ahead of every other forward thinking CEO in that race.

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Overcoming Feedback Apprehension: Dos and Don’ts of Giving and Receiving Feedback

Leading Blog

Don’ts Become defensive: This is a business maturity check. By acknowledging the effort someone has taken to provide insights, you create an environment of mutual respect and encourage ongoing constructive dialogue. When confronted with feedback, avoid the instinct to become defensive.

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New Book: Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook

Eric Jacobson

They require an investment in the form of capital resources (money, funds). They required an investment in human resources (effort, time). And, if you are a CEO or in a leadership role , “This book will help you weigh the importance of projects and strategically align and prioritize your project portfolio.

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Rookie Talent: Avoiding a Kodak Moment

Leading Blog

In 2011, Kodak made the list of Top 10 Fortune 500 Employers With Older Workers, called out for employing a disproportionately high percentage of mature workers. Sladek is the CEO of XYZ University, the only company in the nation focused on helping organizations engage younger generations. Human Resources'

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Leadership and Corporate Reinvention

Coaching Tip

The authors show readers how to implement effective strategies by using proprietary tools along with interviews of top CEO’s who discuss their real-life experiences building strong, vibrant companies. Transformation cannot be managed solely from the human resources function.