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Living the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

The characteristics listed above are the very traits that motivate ex-CEOs in their afterlife. He was 62, a golden parachute strapped to his back, but no hobbies or interests beyond business. In addition, they relish in their leadership role and the power that goes with it. Imagine how difficult it is to keep the ego in check.

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This is a Post on Leadership

LDRLB

“This is a motivational quote.”. Next I make the jump from childhood story to talking about some motivational element that really has more to do with personal development than leadership. Here is a paragraph describing a recent headline-dominating story about a fallen CEO and his (or her) golden parachute.

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Is There a CEO Afterlife? | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

These 5 characteristics plus ego and power are the very traits that motivate ex-CEOs in their afterlife. He was 62, a golden parachute strapped to his back, but no hobbies or interests beyond business. In addition, he enjoys his leadership role and the power that goes with it. Painting wasn’t the answer.

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Stop Making CEO Pay a Political Issue

Harvard Business Review

A second motivation to lower pay is to reduce inequality. Thus, while the motivation to reduce inequality is sound, a focus on pay ratios may have similar unintended consequences – and could even increase inequality. However, attempts to curtail pay through regulation may backfire.

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The Compensation Silly Season

Harvard Business Review

While these critics have a point about income inequity in America, their arguments don't add much insight to the debate about how these executives are paid and whether these huge incentives in cash, options, and stock really do motivate them to work harder or smarter. Why so little light from so much coverage?

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Offering Retirement Benefits to Employees: Pros and Cons

HR Digest

If the retirement plan is based on profits, the policy will encourage employee motivation as well as their productivity. Golden parachutes: This is an agreement between the companies and the key professionals. Retirement benefits will give an added recruiting advantage to the organization.