The Horizons Tracker
JANUARY 4, 2022
The extent of this impact has been confirmed by a recent Wharton study , which shows that the stress associated with leadership can reduce the life expectancy of CEOs. Indeed, the study found that when anti-takeover laws provided a degree of protection from takeover pressures, the average lifespan of a CEO rose by 2 years, compared to a 1.5-year
Strategy Driven
OCTOBER 7, 2016
As a reaction to industrial reforms and the strength of unions, a Hard Nosed style of leadership was prominent from 1910-1939, management’s attempt to take stronger hands, recapture some of the Captain of Industry style and build solidity into an economy plagued by the Depression. In this era, business started embracing formal planning.
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Strategy Driven
DECEMBER 18, 2015
As a reaction to industrial reforms and the strength of unions, a Hard Nosed style of leadership was prominent from 1910-1939, management’s attempt to take stronger hands, recapture some of the Captain of Industry style and build solidity into an economy plagued by the Depression. In this era, business started embracing formal planning.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 21, 2014
Contrary to the adverse experience of some governing boards, activist investors can actually prove to be a leadership asset on the board rather than a disruptive force—providing the boardroom is well-managed and led. In doing so, activist investors are not just benefitting from a company’s leadership.
N2Growth Blog
MAY 7, 2014
One thing is for sure – we’ll all be better off when leaders stop trying to manage a crisis and become more proficient at crisis leadership. In his latest book Hacking Leadership , Mike Myatt explains how aligning organizational purpose with strategic imperatives and operational focus is the key to exceptional performance.
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