Beware The Narcissistic Leader
Those with this affliction tend to be charismatic and confident, but, left unchecked, they often steer their companies into the abyss. Watch for these symptoms.
Marillyn A. Hewson, 2018 CEO of The Year, Steps Aside at Lockheed Martin
Defense giant Lockheed Martin announced this morning that Marillyn A. Hewson, its longtime CEO, would turn over the top job to board member and...
Rometty’s Legacy: Leading to IBM’s Promised Land
Market commentators may not have been kind to IBM's departing CEO Ginni Rometty, but history will be.
A Playbook For The Next CEO Transition
Nobody enjoys planning for their own untimely departure—but the reality is, turnover in the top spot has never been higher. Consider these six suggestions to be prepared for anything.
The World Changed, So Why Didn’t McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook?
When Steve Easterbrook was fired as CEO of McDonald’s on Sunday over a personal relationship with an employee, it was yet another reminder that...
The CEOs Of The Future Aren’t Who You Think
Celebrity CEOs may be in fashion, and public image is undoubtedly part of the job. But the future CEOs who will awe and inspire us won't be those trailed by paparazzi.
The Life Cycle of the CEO: Avoiding the CEO Death Cycle
This article addresses the most common reasons that contribute to CEO failure in the hope that other CEOs can avoid this fate, which can have a devastatingly negative impact on all enterprise stakeholders.
The Life Cycle Of The CEO: At The Exit
This is the last in a series focusing on the different stages of the CEO lifecycle—the CEO’s exit. This phase is the simplest conceptually,...
Why GE’s CEO Succession Plan Was The Exception, Not The Rule
Every CEO knows that being replaced is a potential fate, and the idea that they are more worried about someone on the board than the hundreds of candidates inside and out is ridiculous.
Too Little, Too Late: Flannery Out As GE CEO
Unimpressed with the slow pace of change and a steady stream of poor financial results, General Electric’s board has removed chairman and CEO John Flannery after just over a year on the job.
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CEO Optimism Drops In November Amid Election Results And Covid Spike
A new poll of more than 200 chief executives finds deep concern over the incoming Biden administration—and the dangerous direction of the pandemic.