Les Moonves And The Failures of The CBS Board
Just as the CBS board of directors once ignored Les Moonves’ alleged misconduct, they now face a new distraction from the departed CEO.
Just as the CBS board of directors once ignored Les Moonves’ alleged misconduct, they now face a new distraction from the departed CEO.
A massive data breach revealed today tested the character of Marriott hotels this week – and it came through in flying colors.
When unexpected crisis hits an organization, the CEO needs to take a deep breath, then start thinking like a Chief Emergency Officer.
The brilliant network honcho was wired in a way that he understood public taste better than anyone. Why did his instinct desert him when he needed it most?
As global markets brace for potential impact from political uncertainty, C-Suite officers are struggling with how to stay on strategy. Here are three trademark panic behaviors and three ways CEOs can get everyone back on track.
In an era where more and more leaders are, ironically, less and less likely to offer unfiltered remarks, what leaders say on Twitter is one of the most revealing public displays of their true character. Just take a look at Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
When it comes to dealing with customers divided along ideological lines, there aren’t any simple choices.
Amid a new foodborne illness outbreak, Chipotle’s leadership, including CEO Brian Niccol, is not only failing to protect all of its customers, it’s failing its brand.
What happened to Facebook’s stock? Jeffrey Sonnenfeld says that a bet on Facebook has always been a bet on CEO Mark Zuckerberg—a great bet, until it wasn’t.
The most salient point for other CEOs in the contrast between Patrick Doyle’s departure at Domino’s and Papa John Schnatter’s downfall has to do with how each chief treated his own role in creating and sustaining the company’s success.
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
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Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
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General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
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General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.