The Costco Way: A Conversation With Tony James
For 36 years, Tony James helped guide the fate of the best-run retail company in the world. In a rare, exclusive interview, he shares his board playbook.
For 36 years, Tony James helped guide the fate of the best-run retail company in the world. In a rare, exclusive interview, he shares his board playbook.
To thrive, you must focus on Trump’s clear and consistent long-term goals—and plan accordingly. Here’s how.
CEOs say that conflicting forces in the incoming administration’s goals are causing a lack of clarity around the outlook for business. Still, most remain very hopeful for what is to come.
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Nicholas Negroponte’s seminal 1995 techno-classic predicted how the digital age would unfold before it happened. So what does the revolutionary make of the revolution?
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On the latest episode of the Corporate Competitor Podcast, Kirby shares how he limits his formal meetings to just 20 hours per week, carving out plenty of time to connect directly with United employees.
As he prepares to retire, Northwestern Mutual CEO John Schlifske looks back at a 14-year tenure that included growing revenue by 71 percent—and he offers the six key truths that guided his success.
In December 2023, Chief Executive surveyed CEOs from around the country on their predictions for 2024. How’d they do? Somewhat better than last time.
The killing is likely to raise concerns about the safety and security of top executives, already a growing topic amid the hothouse political climate of the country.
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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.