“Dave,” a retired top 100 company CEO, has a passion for hunting and foreign travel. He does quite a bit of both. But most of his time is occupied as a member of boards of directors and board committees. One of the organizations is a not for profit. You might think that, at this stage […]
Sunday, June 12, 2011
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It occurred to me that I have the privilege of a unique glimpse inside the mind and heart of my CEOs and that, with identities withheld along with anything confidential, these glimpses may be of value to aspiring future leaders and to those more established who seek self-improvement. I have more than one CEO who […]
Thursday, June 9, 2011
What goes on inside the head of the CEO? I have often said to C-suite denizens that 15 minutes inside the head would make most of them freak out. Intimate conversations reveal a kaleidoscope of simultaneous thoughts about people, strategies, deals, upcoming events, problem-solving, overdue initiatives, financing, short term earnings, current cash flow, family matters […]
Thursday, May 12, 2011
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Thriving in the New Normal What follows are notes from a conversation yesterday with Jim Blasingame, who has his finger on the pulse of small business, His website is one of my faves: Small Business advocate My world includes small business owners, corporate CEOs of firms owned by private equity outfits, private equity firms themselves […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
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