CEO

Failure. Mistake. Miscalculation. These words have a nasty reputation, most especially when mixed with growth-focused business and professional leadership. According to conventional wisdom, failure is simply the absence of success. So if success is the ultimate goal, then failure, mistakes, and miscalculations should be defined as wholly negative and avoided at all costs. But what

The challenge of intergenerational dynamics in China has become a significant societal concern. Effectively grasping the nuances of Chinese society requires delving into the distinct characteristics that define individuals across various generational strata.  What is presented here is an initial synthesis endeavor capturing the social attributes and prevalent trends defining each generation. While not exhaustive

In March 2022, Greig Gailey, a professional CEO who created billions of dollars of value for himself and his shareholders, died. Greig enriched the communities affected by the operations he headed and nurtured the physical environment around their plants, mines, and smelters.  Greig served as the Chairman of Caltex (Chevron’s Australasian arm) and in many

When you think about trusting others, do you wait to see if you can trust them, or do you trust first? As part of our research, teaching, and consulting on trustworthy leadership over thirty years, we’ve worked closely with Ted Castle, co-founder of Rhino Foods (provider of cookie dough to Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s) ever

Tesla’s EV strategy is turning into a textbook example of how to transition from one point of strategic control to another to leverage strategic control in the long run, and how to use the other aspects of their broader strategy to support dynamic competitive advantage. A Strategic Control Point is a part of the industry

Share on Social Media Artificial intelligence has dominated industry spotlights for over a year now, introducing both hype and skepticism to organizations of all varieties. Amidst the many promises of value, cautionary tales of hallucination, and exaggerated anxieties of an AI takeover, decision makers may have a difficult time cutting through the cacophony and forming

Share on Social Media It is 2023, and to our chagrin, men still achieve better economic results in negotiations than women. The research shows this, but as a career advisor, I also know it to be true. It is evident when coaching women on salary negotiations and career advancements, and sadly, despite knowing better, I,

The success of any company can be significantly contributed to the efforts of its employee brand ambassadors. They promote the company’s brand, products, and services on social media platforms such as LinkedIn, acting as the company’s official spokesperson in the process. Throughout this course, we will investigate how Employee Brand Ambassadors may assist firms in

Know thyself, it is a universal pursuit.  In a noisy world that moves faster than ever with the promise of only picking up speed, the practices of meditation, breathing, yoga, reflection, introspection, and relaxation have become an industry.  That’s not even mentioning therapy, a complimentary industry for professionals to know you, or to teach you

Something exciting happened starting in June 2020: far more new businesses were formed than before the pandemic. Business applications were 83 percent higher from June 2020 through October 2021 than in the ten years before the pandemic. Usually, we think that a recession causes people to delay or discard ideas to form new businesses as

Consciousness is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Right up there with climate.   With AI taking off, tech experts are worried that intelligent machines will gain consciousness — within the next few years! Meanwhile, we experience life basically in our conscious minds, yet we have only the faintest inkling of how this

“The greatest enemy of good thinking is busyness.” ― John C. Maxwell  In the Harvard Business Review article How CEOs Manage Time, the authors report CEOs spend a quarter of their work on people and relationships, another quarter on functional and business unit reviews, 16% on organization and culture, and 21% on strategy. 12% is spent

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is imperative to any role, team, or organisation. Having the ability to focus on transferring EQ and motivation to your team is even more critical as we all continue to work and lead in an everchanging environment. Simply put, EQ is defined as someone’s ability to recognise, understand, and manage their own

With my new book PR Confidential: Unlocking the Secrets to Creating a Powerful Public Image, my goal was to demystify the often-misunderstood public relations industry by answering questions frequently posed by business leaders in an “advice column” format. The following excerpt captures many of the conversations I have with CEOs and start-up founders who are

One of my coaching clients is an entrepreneur whose business looks great on paper. In year 2–3, she had made a whopping 83% profit. Everything seemed to be going perfectly. Yet, when we took what I call a “strategic pause” to review her goals, I noted that personally, she wasn’t doing great. She was burnt

What does it mean to be a better leader?  It’s a question I ponder a lot in my role as an executive coach. After all, my job is to help leaders be better.  While there has been much written on this topic, my greatest learnings came when I had to face the unimaginable and devastating

While the immediate risk posed by the crisis in Gaza to international financial markets is the risk of Iran’s involvement and the resulting hike in oil prices that could devastate the world economy, billionaire Ray Dalio has an even more long-term concern. Dalio – in a recent LinkedIn post titled “Another Step Toward International War”

PR for CEOs requires getting a brand’s story told at the right time, in the right place, and to the right audience. While executives do what they do best to scale their companies, ongoing, strategic, and impactful PR maintains control of the brand’s narrative. Here are ten top PR agencies providing media relations, content, digital

I write about high-performing groups and teams. Venturing into an article about travel is as much a departure for me as my recent trip to Mexico. My wife and I reacquainted with our favorite resort – Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. We’ve been there about a half-dozen times and

As another potential government shutdown looms over Washington, the need for a more efficient and resilient government becomes increasingly evident. The ongoing political turmoil underscores the importance of reducing the burden on taxpayers and businesses who suffer the consequences of these shutdowns. To address these issues, we must look to innovative solutions, such as those