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IBM’s Corporate Evolution by Design

An iconic brand, IBM has evolved over the years as it introduced new technology and products. What hasn’t changed, however, is the corporate culture. In the 1960′s, longtime CEO Thomas J. Watson Sr. knew that in order to be successful a company, IBM had to adhere faithfully to its core beliefs. Here’s how Sam Palmisano has reinforced core company ideals.

 Steve Hamm Culture , Leadership , Leadership & Strategy July 1 2011
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Unsubstantiated Public Attacks: Learning from the Toyota Recall Crisis

When faced with serious recalls in late 2009 and early 2010, Toyota had important strategy decisions to make. Though they knew that there were not any engineering flaws (as NASA confirmed in 2011), Toyota decided to take the blame. Instead of pointing fingers, the Japanese automobile manufacturer dealt with the crisis in a way that made them stronger as a brand. What can other companies learn from Toyota’s PR nightmare?

 Jeffrey K. Liker and Timothy N. Ogden Crisis Management , Leadership , Leadership & Strategy , Marketing & Sales , Public Relations June 13 2011
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The 40 Best Companies for Leaders

Taking a fresh look in a new way at a timeless challenge all CEOs face, CE sees JPMorgan Chase vault ahead of the usual contenders into the top spot.

 ChiefExecutive.net Leadership , Leadership & Strategy November 18 2010

The Path to Energy Abundance

An Aggressive Exploration Strategy is Paying Off for Maverick Anadarko CEO Jim Hackett.

 ChiefExecutive.net Leadership , Strategy April 28 2010
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CEOs Select Best, Worst States for Job Growth and Business

Texas, North Carolina, Florida Top List as Best States; California, New York, Michigan Are the Worst

 ChiefExecutive.net Best & Worst States , Leadership March 25 2009

Feedback

Not Keen on Nardelli I was surprised and very disappointed to see Bob Nardelli on the cover of the magazine. [...]

 ChiefExecutive.net Feedback , Leadership March 8 2010

Succession Planning: Still Broken

Why many companies aren’t getting it right.

 Roger M. Kenny Leadership February 1 2004

The Global CEO

Overseas experience is becoming a must on top executives’ résumés, according to this year’s Route to the Top.

 Justin Martin Leadership February 1 2004

What to Look for When Hiring a CEO


The most criticalskills are the ones you can’t quantify.

 Betsy S. Atkins Leadership May 1 2004
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Getting the Global View


Nestle, led by Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, climbs to the #1 spot in this year’s Best Companies for Leaders.

 Rebecca Fanin Leadership October 1 2004

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