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Should CEOs Have Term Limits? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? Sound off in the comments below… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Patti Blackstaffe Fantastic article, Mike, as usual.

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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

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They must be relevant, meaningful, in alignment with cultural values, and tied to the right set of metrics. I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. My experience is that bonuses are absolutely effective given this caveat: they must be structured and implemented properly. An idividual either has it or doesnt.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure. I want metrics that mirror experience. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name. The bottom line is this…as an employer you need to possess an extreme bias toward performance.

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

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They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. I think many in leadership get to choose the metric they use to measure, and they seem to always choose the one that makes them look good. That said, your observation about the need to measure the "right" metrics is an astute one.

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Going Beyond: N2Growth’s Holistic Approach to CRO Search

N2Growth Blog

In addition, a professional network can also provide invaluable insights into a candidate’s credibility, work ethic, and leadership style. This is primarily because outside of finance, a CRO intertwines with various essential business functions, including sales, marketing, customer service, and, ultimately, revenue generation.

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The Most (and Least) Empathetic Companies

Harvard Business Review

Businesses are more profitable and productive when they act ethically, treat their staff well, and communicate better with their customers, according to the latest Lady Geek Global Empathy Index. There is a direct link between empathy and commercial success. compared to weighted average of 5.2% of all the companies in the index). Technology.

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Why Do Corporations Need A Single Purpose?

Harvard Business Review

The idea that corporations need a single purpose is based not in law, but in economists' arguments that unless we have a single, objective, easily-observed metric to judge how well directors and executives are running firms, corporate "agents" will run amok. There are few human activities whose success is measured by a single metric.