executives
TagThe C-Suite and IT Need to Get on the Same Page on Cybersecurity
A recently published global survey of C-Suite level executives and IT Decision Makers (ITDMs) revealed a large gap in assessments of cyber..
The Power of And
One short, simple word can reframe your leadership mind-set.
5 Questions Leaders Should Be Asking All the Time
The best teachers all have at least one thing in common: they ask great questions. They ask questions that force students to move beyond s..
How functional leaders become CEOs
Limited operational experience is not necessarily a barrier to the top job. Here’s what CFOs and others must do to jump to the next level.
Mentor People Who Aren’t Like You
Leaders tend to coach and mentor their “own,” and here’s the human impulse that drives it: Even those who believe that diversity improves ..
The Explainer: How to Write a Great Business Plan
A business plan that asks — and answers — the right questions is a powerful tool.
A 4-Step Process to Help Senior Teams Prioritize Decisions
Leaders and their teams often pride themselves on their ability to deal with an onslaught of decisions. But the reality is they often end ..
Saving Money Through Structured Problem-Solving
Executives can’t lead effective organizational change just by sitting in their offices. As busy as they are, leaders need to find ways to ..
5 Advantages of Being New Even When You’re Not
Some of the best things leaders do, they do when they’re new. Show up today likes it’s your first day, even if it isn’t. You wanted to lea..
The Power of Honesty: Why Being Straightforward Matters
I received a call from Nick, a senior executive in a Fortune 500 company, who had been a client of mine for nearly ten years. “I need to s..