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Why do Volatile CEOs Have Nine Lives?The intense pressure for boards to hire the right leader, often blinds them to leadership gaps that ultimately result in a costly hiring mistake. Here’s how to avoid such missteps. |
David Brookmire | Leadership & Strategy , Talent Management | February 2 2012 |
Increase Your Chances of Survival as CEOAre you aware of your blindspots – do you rate your leadership higher than stakeholders do and, therefore, sometimes misfire as a leader? Chances are you may find outside intervention helpful. |
David Brookmire | Leadership & Strategy , Personal Effectiveness | December 6 2011 |
Are Leaders Born or Made?It’s unfortunate – but common – to see headlines about CEOs who have been fired because they’ve failed performance-wise, or have drawn too much negative attention personally or professionally. Poor performing CEOs quickly drive down an organization’s success – and often result in negative publicity, declining sales and loss of stakeholder confidence. In some cases, these same CEOs have just come off a winning streak at other companies, but underperform in a new environment. It begs the question: What makes or breaks a leader? Is leadership an intrinsic trait? Are some people just born leaders or does leadership require skills that must be continuously learned and nurtured? |
David Brookmire | CEO Briefing Newsletter , Leadership & Strategy | December 13 2012 |