Are CEOs Getting a Bad Rap
Are CEOs getting a bad rap? In a word, yes. As a top CEO coach, I can tell you that CEOs are under siege...in fact, I would go so far as to say that CEOs as an occupational class are in a state of crisis. I understand that Americans are upset about the economic debacle we find ourselves presently entangled in. I'm upset and outraged as well. What's frustrating to most is that there are many more…
CEO Job Searches
CEO job searches are extremely competitive in today's market. Other than running for political office, there is no interview process that will subject you to such a rigorous vetting process. I was recently interviewed for the September issue of "CareerSmart Advisor" in which I was asked to articulate what it takes to successfully secure a CEO position. In the text that follows I have provided a…
First Time CEOs
Today's Myatt on Monday's question was posed by a new CEO who asked: "Do you have any tips for first-time chief executives of a start-up company that would allow for a faster and more effective transition?" Virtually all of the advice and counsel I provide to CEOs is just as applicable to first-time CEOs as it is to tenured executives. Moreover, while start-up and early-stage companies certainly…
CEO Profile: Steve Ballmer
I was recently asked if I would share my insights on some of today's high-profile CEOs. I assume that the thought underpinning the inquiry was that since the majority of my working life is spent coaching and mentoring CEOs, or evaluating and assessing CEO performance for boards of directors and investors, that I might be able to provide some insights on their performance. I thought this might be…
Productivity for CEOs
Understanding how to maximize CEO productivity becomes even more critical during recessionary times. Oddly enough, when it comes to productivity at the C-suite, many CEOs tend to struggle with determining what constitutes the highest and best use of their time. It has been my experience that all CEOs, regardless of tenure or ability, tend to find themselves conflicted with this issue at some…
CEO Resources
I just returned from my first extended blogging vacation, and after taking the last 10 days to recharge my batteries I can earnestly state that I'm glad to be back. In my first post I thought I'd offer you a gift by providing a list of some of my favorite links. You can bookmark this post, and by adding this page to your favorites you will have a single location that will serve as a valuable list…
Becoming A Great CEO
So you're the CEO...You've worked long and hard to climb the corporate ladder, or you bet the family farm and took the entrepreneurial risk of starting your enterprise. Either way, you're intelligent, passionate, committed, experienced, and ready to lead your company onward and upward. Whether self-appointed or bestowed upon you, how do you measure up now that your business card reads CEO? In…
How To Become A Great CEO
What does it take to become a great CEO? Much more than it did even 5 years ago to be sure. The rapidly changing global landscape and the evolving complexity of business makes the job of CEO something that is only well suited for a rare few. For these reasons, sustainable success at the C-suite level is an elusive thing in today's business world. With the average tenure of a CEO being less than 5…
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