I work with senior leaders who spend a good portion of their time in meetings with their peers. Some like this fact more than others, due in part to some common challenges they experience with each other. For instance: Meetings With Peers Produce Low Value Outcomes Bringing a group of senior leaders together is an […]

A new CEO of a manufacturing company had been given a mandate by the board to drive aggressive growth and double the size of her business over the next five years. To say the strategy differed dramatically from her predecessor was a major understatement, who was known for his relentless focus on driving efficiencies and […]

A new CEO of a manufacturing company had been given a mandate by the board to drive aggressive growth and double the size of her business over the next five years. To say the strategy differed dramatically from her predecessor was a major understatement, who was known for his relentless focus on driving efficiencies and […]

Part of the executive job description includes the ability to deliver important messages to investors, the media, and their own employees or board. The best executives make it look easy, but in truth, it can take weeks (or months) of preparation to have the desired impact when the stakes are high. What do the best […]

The chief procurement officer for a large technology company was in a bind: He’d been in his role for several years and operating at an exceptional level, by all accounts. A well-liked, respected leader, he was more than overdue for a promotion and was on the short list for several positions. Here’s the problem: “I […]

The chief procurement officer for a large technology company was in a bind: He’d been in his role for several years and operating at an exceptional level, by all accounts. A well-liked, respected leader, he was more than overdue for a promotion and was on the short list for several positions. Here’s the problem: “I […]

When leaders report to an uninspiring executive, the negative impact on productivity and execution is real. Too often, uninspiring leaders often are the last ones to see this behavior in themselves, and in my years coaching executives, I rarely see leaders get more than generalized feedback in this critical area, without many practical steps or […]

I work with senior leaders who spend a good portion of their time in meetings with their peers. Some like this fact more than others.

I work with senior leaders who spend a good portion of their time in meetings with their peers. Some like this fact more than others.

A common source of frustration shared by CEO clients centers on how others communicate with them. What are they experiencing? It’s a long list.

What does it mean to be a Modern CFO? Here are a few clues: You notice how employees recognize which metrics matter at your company and they care about meeting them as much as you do.   It isn’t uncommon for organizations to provide training and education that helps employees develop financial acumen.  What’s different about the […]

What does it mean to be a Modern CFO? Here are a few clues: You notice how employees recognize which metrics matter at your company and they care about meeting them as much as you do.   It isn’t uncommon for organizations to provide training and education that helps employees develop financial acumen.  What’s different about the […]

“I may have made a big mistake,” said Mark reflecting on the Chief Operating Officer job he accepted only six months earlier for a global technology company. Taking on the role meant a move with his family halfway across the country, but despite whatever personal disruption the job required, Mark was thrilled to land the […]

A senior leadership team at a medical device company received results from an annual company culture survey and the feedback was disappointing. Employee comments highlighted a lack of trust in senior leadership, frustration with heavy workloads and shrinking resources, and a desire for streamlined processes and less complexity. Understandably, senior leaders were concerned, so a […]

A senior leadership team at a medical device company received results from an annual company culture survey and the feedback was disappointing. Employee comments highlighted a lack of trust in senior leadership, frustration with heavy workloads and shrinking resources, and a desire for streamlined processes and less complexity. Understandably, senior leaders were concerned, so a […]