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Top 10 Most Popular CEO Posts of 2014
Out of all the blog articles I published in 2014, here are the top 10 most viewed, grouped by subject. In the first one on “Been There Done That” hiring, I discussed how important it is to approach...
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This past March at SXSW I gave a presentation on “Evolving from Founder to Great CEO” to a packed room of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and founders. We videotaped it and edited it into digestible chunks. I...
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12 Ways CEOs Build Learning into Their Daily Routines
Great CEOs are great learners, with a thirst for knowledge and ideas that they continually apply to their jobs. The challenge is finding time to learn and improve your skills. It can be done....
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Under Armour CEO on Decision-Making
Kevin Plank, Under Armour CEO, interviewed by WP Engine CEO Heather Brunner during the event; Photo credit: Austin Technology Council I attended the Austin Technology Council CEO Summit last week and...
View ArticleManaging the Giant Flywheel of Business
John Allison, former CEO of BB&T, once told me that he thought CEOs should be evaluated not only on the performance of the company while they are CEO but also for several years after they leave....
View ArticleWhy Good Management Requires Some Bureaucracy
Management requires policies, procedures, and bureaucracy if entrepreneurs want to grow their companies A Rocket Mortgage/Quicken Loans Super Bowl commercial featured actor and comedian Keegan-Michael...
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CEO Interview: Corey Thomas, Rapid7
Rapid7 CEO Corey Thomas Corey Thomas’ impressive background includes stints at Parallels, Microsoft, AT&T, and Deloitte Consulting as well as degrees from Vanderbilt and Harvard. This experience...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Your Company’s Lame Goals Management System
In the spirit of the book “Applied Empathy,” by Sub Rosa CEO Michael Ventura, this article helps CEOs and other leaders put themselves in the shoes of a regular employee striving to succeed despite an...
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Why Texas? 19 Business Leaders Answer in New Book
Why Texas for business? Ed Curtis Jr. delivers some answers in his new book out today – “Why Texas: How Business Discovered the Lone Star State.” He interviewed 19 CEOs and entrepreneurs who shared...
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Personality Assessments: New Book Explores Using AI
Personality assessments are common, but Crystal CEO Drew D’Agostino has pioneered a new approach – Artificial Intelligence – as outlined his new book “Predicting Personality.” I’ve always been...
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CEO Responsibilities 2020: 5 Unique Duties
CEO responsibilities today are more complex and burdensome than ever. The novel coronavirus, talent shortages, the presidential election, digital transformation, competitive pressures: CEOs must...
View ArticleConformity Kills: Hire Outliers to Create Strong Cultures
Strong cultures are built upon diversity of thought and perspective. Cultivating a shared focus on talent and performance above all else gives CEOs a competitive advantage. “Is your desk neat or...
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