Rand Morimoto, CEO of Convergent Computing, shows us how getting involved in non-profits and charities opens doors and is good for business. But there are wrong ways and right ways to get involved in charity work.
Sometimes the best teammates are the ones that worked before. CEO Eric Scheible of ProCM digs through past connections to forge a “dream team” of talent.
Many CEOs come away from business presentations only to dismiss them as off point or not relevant to their own situation. They discard the points they heard that don’t fit them at first glance and choose not to reflect on the matter deeply enough to get real value. It only takes one “A-ha!” to turn that 45 minute talk into a goldmine.
Hard work is required to stay ahead in today’s environment, but ongoing innovation can produce powerful results. Here’s how Ron Johnson, CEO of WAGIC, fosters a rich culture of innovation and gets the most out of his top team.
Companies don’t need to sacrifice their reputation for money. By planning ahead for an ownership transition and hiring possible successors, the founders can build long-term value in the enterprise. Matt Henry, now President and CEO of Fehr and Peers, shows us how it worked in their case.
What would happen to your company if you disappeared tomorrow? Tom Friel, CEO of Heidrich and Struggles, sparked a great discussion about succession at a meeting of the Alliance of Chief Executives.
CEOs have the duty to stay on mission and pursue the firm’s vision, even if it means firing a troublesome employee with critical knowledge. This article talks about how to reduce the risks to the company and prepare to make the change, using CEO Bud Michaels of Availigent, a software firm, as a case study.
Why don’t CEOs insist on great top teams in their own organizations? Are they too tolerant of failure and/or poor performance? A talk to the Alliance of Chief Executives by CEO Jim Pouliot of CSAA inspired this exploration of why CEOs continually struggle with the issue, and what they can do about it.
Your best teachers are people in the same position as you: other CEOs. Peer groups are an excellent, cost-effective path to learning lessons the easy way. Here are the benefits of peer groups, the reasons CEOs don’t join them and what you should look for when you do.
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer Mattson Technology (MTSN) was in deep trouble, and replaced its founder with a new CEO, Dave Dutton. Read how Dave built a new leadership culture amidst the transition chaos and set a more prosperous course for the company.
Robert Sher is founding principal of CEO to CEO, a consulting firm of former chief executives that improves the leadership infrastructure of midsized companies seeking to accelerate their performance. He was chief executive of Bentley Publishing Group from 1984 to 2006 and steered the firm to become a leading player in its industry (decorative art publishing).