CEO

In a recent article for CEOWORLD Magazine, I recounted my experience with Warden Exchange. The principals asked me to lead a program that connected the five exemplary practices from The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner with the frameworks from my most recent book, Peernovation: What Peer Advisory Groups Can Teach Us About

In 2021, U.S. business-for-sale transactions recovered 14%. In the fourth quarter alone, transactions grew 28%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This bodes well for leaders looking to sell their businesses in 2022. What doesn’t bode well, however, is the effects of the Great Resignation on staffing. Job openings are skyrocketing as people quit their jobs in just about every industry. The U.S. Bureau

The pandemic crisis may not be quite over, but it’s clear that it has already created a unique opportunity to reimagine talent strategy for the coming decade, and the world of work will look very different in 2030 than it does today, according to a new CEO survey by the University of Oxford and Protiviti.

CEOs are often sharp intellects who demonstrate relentless drive, mental toughness and a high tolerance for risk, but when it comes to people management, they can have blind-spots just like the rest of us. The difference is that a chief executive’s unchecked vulnerability can have dire consequences on organizational performance, employee engagement and talent retention,

When the environment in which you are operating becomes unpredictable, it can be overwhelming for team members, especially those who dread the chaos that can ensue. They may shutdown or build walls as they believe that you don’t respect all the good that has been done.  Frustration is natural for everyone – for the team

This is not a typical CEOWORLD magazine article. Still, there are events whose significance cannot be ignored. My text – written in Warsaw, Poland, not far from the Ukrainian border  – follows up on Dr. Joe Zamit-Lucia’s article “Tomorrow The World Will Not Return To Normal” (CEOWORLD Magazine, March 7, 2022). Facts Ukraine (approximately 44

Senior leaders are often frustrated when employees don’t take ownership of their actions and outcomes. Sometimes it’s called “the blame game,” because many teams spend more time trying to place blame than fixing the problem or simply taking accountability. But, as I’ll explain, much of this behavior can actually be attributed to the actions and

Even the most progressive organisations are struggling to develop the impact of their midlevel leaders – their B-Suite – at the moment. As a result, these organisations have increasing issues with engagement, succession planning, performance or change.  The B-Suite is increasingly the fulcrum upon which corporate performance balances – they are the interchange between strategy

Having just lived through one of the most difficult decisions I’ve faced as CEO of my current company, I also just learned a valuable lesson about what’s required in post-pandemic leadership. As CEO of WorldStrides, a global organization that offers experiential educational travel, I recently presided over what few have done in more than two

Part Three of a three-part series. Read about how to kickstart your journey and build momentum.  When a major disruption or crisis strikes, the culture of inclusion that an organization has built can all too easily erode. Hard-won achievements in DEI may be lost. The organization can revert to its previous state, as leaders concentrate

The topic of purpose has been trending for long enough now, that the conversation has shifted from whether purpose is important, to ‘how’ an organisation discovers and embeds its purpose within the business. This begs the question, who should lead this work? Some might argue that this is the role of HR, because purpose must

In a digital world where consumers are looking for seamless experiences, menu navigation will only become more and more important. Ensuring you have a smarter, more data-driven UX will be the key to your future e-commerce success. So how can operators of e-commerce sites build better navigation menus? Based on the numbers, the burger menu

“I feel guilty asking my executive assistant to do things for me,”  This was an unexpected and surprising statement coming from three seasoned executives at different companies. Guilty? About what? As much as I know about the partnerships between executives and assistants, I had not heard much about guilt. I asked these executives if they thought

Some social and business commentators and experts refer to our current time as the ‘age of entitlement’.  Entitlement has always been present in our workforce–to some degree. Social norms have changed dramatically over the past few decades. Since we respect, value, and encourage individuality more in today’s world, what was hidden before is now swimming to

Today, business leaders are facing a new set of circumstances and pressures, and a new collective cadre of workforce players. Amid the Great Resignation and the economy recovering from the two-year pandemic, employees are wanting business leaders to prioritize their well-being and mental health. According to recent research conducted by global education tech firm Cengage Group, 89 percent of

Out-of-touch leadership is a meme. Out-of-touch employees are a meme among leaders and managers. The “us vs. them” divide couldn’t be any more real. It’s our job as leaders to build the bridge.  So you’re an emergent executive.  Embrace that you probably won’t be seen by your team for who you are, no matter how

Full disclosure, my favorite leadership book of all time is The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. The book is in its 6th edition, sold more than 2 million copies, and translated into 22 languages, so I am not the only one who feels this way. I was introduced to this work in

In an uncertain world, innovation plays an increasingly prominent role in driving value creation. Elastic innovation has blossomed, sustaining organizational resilience and adaptability. Shortened business cycles displace market incumbents at a faster rate than ever, manifesting in disruptive innovation that fuels a start-up boom as well as constant disruption and reimagining of existing business models.

With the emergence of the Great Resignation, the turnover rate at companies nationwide has spiked. This creates a workplace climate where many employees are willing to leave their jobs if they don’t feel valued—and Employee Appreciation Day (March 4), presents an opportunity for employers to ensure their teams feel heard and appreciated at a time