CEOs Need Mentors Too
CEOs Need Mentors Too
http://hbr.org/2015/04/ceos-need-mentors-too
In 2010, when David Nish was promoted from CFO to CEO at Standard Life, he knew the scale of the challenge his company faced. The 185-year-old giant had just embarked on a sweeping transformation from an insurer to a long-term savings and investment company. Nish also knew that as the person leading the change, he would be tested by decisions and management situations he hadn’t encountered in the past. Certa
7 Habits of highly respected leaders.
YOUR TECHNICAL SKILLS MIGHT GET YOU A PROMOTION, BUT IT'S YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS THAT WILL EARN YOU THE RESPECT OF YOUR EMPLOYEES. A title, position, and corner office may earn them extra pay and benefits, but respect is something that does not automatically come with a leadership position. This has to be earned and is one of the most difficult entities for a leader to acquire. Respected leaders are not always liked by everyone and not always popular. A leader may be well liked a
A Way to Assess and Prioritize Your Change Efforts
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4 Ways Your Brain Is Holding You Back
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