Do women leaders consult more with peers than men? Do they tend to motivate teams more easily? Recent research reveals a host of provocative findings, some counterintuitive, that suggest the answers are not always what one might think.
Innovation often begins with a question. Disruptive innovators ask more questions than non-innovators—and their questions tend to be more provocative, according to an eight-year research project based on interviews with founders and CEOs of the world’s most innovative companies.
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.
Our “Best Companies for Leaders” is a list of corporations who lead the pack when it comes to leadership development. They generate significant market share, make leadership development a high priority despite time and financial pressures, and their executives spend more personal time mentoring leaders.
Since 2005, Chief Executive has been releasing its “Best Companies for Leaders,” a list of corporations who are the cream of the crop when it comes to leadership development. This year’s top company is Procter & Gamble, led by CEO Bob McDonald.
40 Best Companies for Leaders 2012Here is the full list of the 40 Best Companies for Leaders. This is a group was chosen by Chief Executive and Chally Group Worldwide out of a group of more than 1000 companies. |
Leadership , Magazine articles | January 12 2012 |
Best Private Companies for Leaders 2012Our Best Companies for Leaders list focuses on public company CEOs, and so it’s important to also recognize private company CEOs who have strong leadership development programs. This year’s top private company CEO is Connie Wimer of Business Publications. |
January 12 2012 | |
Innovation Underpins Corporate Reputation: The Lesson of Steve JobsOne of 2011’s seminal business events, the death of Steve Jobs, has heightened the discussion in business circles about the role of innovation in corporate success and reputation. |
Innovation | January 3 2012 |
JP Donlon Discusses the 4 CEOs to Watch in 2012 on CNBC’s Power LunchChief Executive magazine’s JP Donlon appeared today on CNBC’s Power Lunch to discuss the 4 CEOs to watch in 2012. |
December 29 2011 | |
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. |
Personal Effectiveness | December 6 2011 |