How to think like a CEO
Top leaders share a particular habit of mind that sets them apart.
Difficult, uncomfortable, and courageous conversations
At the 2019 meeting of CEO Action, chief executives talk about the challenge of fostering diversity and inclusion in their companies and industries.September 13, 2019 by Tim Ryan, John W. Rogers, Jr., and Efraim GrinbergRelated tags: board, ceo, difficult conversations, diversity, ethnic bias, gender, inclusion, racial bias, women executivesCreating a culture of learning
Steelcase CEO Jim Keane explains how giving people work-space choices can make workplace behavior more human.August 21, 2019 by Art KleinerRelated tags: automation, ceo, employee engagement, innovative companies, jobs, open innovation, user-centric designNigeria’s untapped banking potential
How Peter Amangbo, outgoing group managing director and CEO of Zenith Bank, positioned it to win the 30 percent of Nigerians who don’t have bank accounts.July 24, 2019 by Samuel Abu and Tola A. OgundipeRelated tags: Africa, banking, ceo, digital banking trends, digital banking trends, economic growth, emerging marketsThe catalytic co-investor: How Siemens US keeps R&D alive
Barbara Humpton, US CEO of one of the largest and oldest engineering firms in the world, talks about continuous innovation, the future of AI, and the societal aspects of technology.July 10, 2019 by Michelle GerdesRelated tags: 3d printing, artificial intelligence, automation, ceo, engineering, industry 4.0, innovation, internet of things, technologyHow new leaders can step out of the shadow of a legendary CEO
Five game-changing practices to help those waiting in the wings succeed. For further insights, read “Succeeding the long-serving legend in the corner office.”May 15, 2019Succeeding the long-serving legend in the corner office
According to the 19th annual CEO Success study by PwC’s Strategy&, boards and new CEOs can reduce the risk associated with handing off the baton after a long tenure. See also “How new leaders can step out of the shadow of a legendary CEO.”May 15, 2019 by Per-Ola Karlsson, Martha Turner, and Peter GassmannLeadership lessons from a guitar hero
What the business world can learn about career success and longevity from rock virtuoso Jeff Beck.March 19, 2019 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: biographies, career development, ceo, entertainment, innovation, leadership, technologyMiddle Managers Deserve More Respect
Most employees follow their lead — maybe more CEOs should too.February 13, 2019 by Theodore KinniHow to Refocus the Role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage
Four ways to help your CSO create value. For more insight, see the 2018 Chief Strategy Officer Benchmarking Study from Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business.January 15, 2019Memo to the CEO: Is Your Chief Strategy Officer Set Up for Success?
Empowering the CSO and restoring strategy to the front line is imperative in a challenging environment. See also “How to Refocus the role of the Chief Strategy Officer into a Competitive Advantage.”January 15, 2019 by Paul Leinwand, Nils Naujok, and Joachim RoteringKen Iverson’s Plain Talk
The management philosophy of the CEO who disrupted Big Steel is as relevant today as it was 20 years ago.January 7, 2019 by Theodore KinniTransparency Is Key to Building Trust in Business
CEOs can boost consumer and employee confidence by asking these four questions about how their business operates.December 20, 2018 by Matt GrahamManaging Africa’s money
Despite the continent's governance challenges, Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala says Africa is open for business and ready to take advantage of rapid digitization.December 12, 2018 by Suvarchala NarayananRelated tags: Africa, banking, ceo, china, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital banking trends, digitizationFive Standards for Responsible AI Use
Business leaders must implement artificial intelligence in a principled way to optimize customer experience and earn people’s trust.December 10, 2018 by Adam Lai and Matt KuperholzRelated tags: algorithms and strategy, analytics, artificial intelligence, big data, brand, ceo, customer experienceClosing the Skills Gap Could Be as Simple as ABC
More collaboration between businesses and schools is vital to ensure that the next generation of workers is “future-fit.”November 19, 2018 by Sara CaplanSimplicity, Synergy, and Scale
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chair of Tata Sons, sets a strategic course for the 21st century.November 7, 2018 by Art KleinerRelated tags: ceo, digitization, emerging markets, global companies, india, industry 4.0, strategic leadershipWhy It Doesn’t Always Pay to Be Decisive about Making Decisions
Waiting to make a choice can lead to more effective outcomes.October 26, 2018 by Theodore KinniStart Small and Think Globally
Brazilian media and private equity leader Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer has a message for high-tech, middle-market companies in emerging economies: This could be their moment.September 26, 2018 by Art KleinerRelated tags: ceo, company growth, digital strategy, investing, latin america, media business, mergers and dealsMaking Change Contagious
Nuanced findings in network science suggest that the conventional wisdom about diffusing new ideas may hinder, not help, their spread.September 13, 2018 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: ceo, corporate leaders, leaders, leadership, leading change, social network, transformationHow to Build a Stronger Economy
Jim Clifton, chief executive of Gallup Inc., has a robust theory about entrepreneurialism and economic recovery.September 4, 2018 by Art KleinerRelated tags: ceo, corporate growth, economic growth, entrepreneurship, startups, talent development, world economic forumWhy Wandering Works Wonders for Managers
There are lots of whimsical ways to stay grounded, but simply walking around the workplace is still the best.August 2, 2018 by Theodore KinniChaos Is Not a Viable Leadership Style
Sowing seeds of confusion and discord is no way to run an organization.July 19, 2018 by Theodore KinniDanny Meyer’s Recipe for Success
How the restaurant mogul behind Union Square Cafe, Shake Shack, and many other dining destinations uses culture to drive scale. See also “Building a Culture of Hospitality: Danny Meyer’s Team Prepares for Service.”June 20, 2018 by Ann GrahamHospitality in Action: Danny Meyer Sets the Table at Union Square Cafe
Scenes from Union Square Cafe as the staff gets ready to open for the day show the company’s culture of “enlightened hospitality” in action. For more insight, read “Danny Meyer’s Recipe for Success.”June 20, 2018
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