Ernest R. Twigg

Ernest R. Twigg is an award-winning senior executive advisor, author, and speaker at 1st Battalion, 11th Marines. He leads 850 employees and has consulted C-suites across industries to unleash the leadership potential in their employees. Ernest's insight is sought after and is codified in his book A Leader Provides and various magazine articles that transcribe military leadership into private-sector gains.

Ernest R. Twigg is an Executive Council member at the CEOWORLD magazine. You can follow him on LinkedIn.

CEO Advisory

Magnetic Leadership: Attracting Top Talent Like a Boss

CEO AdvisoryErnest R. Twigg

Don’t settle for adopting a leadership style that just keeps the workforce from staging a mass exodus out the back door. Why aim for “meh” when you can wield a leadership vibe so irresistible it pulls top talent toward you like moths to a flame—or, better yet, like metal filings...

CEO Insider

Leadership Spotlight: Carlos Gallardo

CEO InsiderErnest R. Twigg

Carlos Gallardo is not your typical Vice President of Human Resources. While many executives spend their days behind desks, Carlos takes a hands-on approach—one that brings him directly to the heart of the organization. When not working remotely, he joins front-line leaders for branch visits and ride-alongs, experiencing their daily...

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Big Business

Leading Through Crisis: The Crucial Role of Emotional Intelligence

Big BusinessErnest R. Twigg

In 2006, at an undisclosed location in Iraq, my convoy came under relentless ambush. The sheer intensity of the assault left us momentarily stunned. Our Patrol Leader (PL), overwhelmed by the chaos, froze, causing our convoy to halt directly in the enemy’s engagement area. Amid the confusion, one of our...

Diverse Business Team Discussing Projects in a Modern Glass Office.

CEO Advisory

Building High-Performing Teams: Strategies from the Battlefield to the Boardroom

CEO AdvisoryErnest R. Twigg

As a former Marine Corps Scout Sniper Team Leader, building high-performing teams wasn't just an ideal—it was a matter of survival. In the crucible of combat, where the fog of war obscures clarity and complexity reigns, cohesion and peak performance are paramount. This experience instilled in me a deep understanding...

CEO Insider

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CHESS

CEO InsiderErnest R. Twigg

Any leader concerned with employee engagement understands that the process is not always fun and games. On the contrary, one of the most challenging endeavors a leader can undertake is sparking passion in people for the role they perform. Moreover, the process becomes exponentially complex when you add developing employees’...

Special Reports

Retaining your Workforce During Difficult Times

Special ReportsErnest R. Twigg

Small and large businesses find themselves knee-deep in a severe pandemic. Sure, COVID-19 has created chaos across industries, but I’m referring to the great resignation. AKA “The Big Quit.” You know, the one where your most dependable and productive employees just pick up and leave. That one. According to a...

CEO Spotlight Education and Career

Strategically Filling the Talent Gap, Tips from a Talent Management Leader

CEO Spotlight Education and CareerErnest R. Twigg

In June 2021, a notable airline company was frantically working to reschedule flights for hundreds of passengers. Disorder halted the flow of operations. Flights were delayed, rescheduled, and canceled as angry customers demanded refunds. The impact on the airline’s brand and reputation was devastating. The event was so dire that...

CEO Agenda

Strategically Building Organization Culture

CEO AgendaErnest R. Twigg

Strategic partners understand how essential a company’s culture is to success. Research illustrates that companies unable to build synergistic, functional cultures feel the sting of talent loss, increased employment cycles, and gaps in mission-essential roles. Now, more than ever, it is imperative to build a positive organizational culture to prevent...

Education and Career

Hearts and Minds: A Brief Glimpse into the Art of Leadership and the Science of Management.

Education and CareerErnest R. Twigg

There is a fierce war taking place on the organizational battlefield. It is a conflict that stirs a heated debate and sparks the interest of people worldwide. It is the battle between the ideas of leadership and management. On one side of the fight, you will find people who believe...

CEO Spotlight

CEO Spotlight: Jason Hitchcock – Leading Up – 3 Principles to Getting the Boss to Yes.

CEO SpotlightErnest R. Twigg

Remember the pain of drafting a plan better than the one your boss brought to the table, only to have it shot down? How can you forget? You pitch your idea, and without mercy or reservation, your boss says “No.” This situation is frustrating. The simple truth is that getting...

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CEOWORLD magazine

Ernest R. Twigg

Magnetic Leadership: Attracting Top Talent Like a Boss

Leadership Spotlight: Carlos Gallardo

Leading Through Crisis: The Crucial Role of Emotional Intelligence

Building High-Performing Teams: Strategies from the Battlefield to the Boardroom

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CHESS

Retaining your Workforce During Difficult Times

Strategically Filling the Talent Gap, Tips from a Talent Management Leader

Strategically Building Organization Culture

Hearts and Minds: A Brief Glimpse into the Art of Leadership and the Science of Management.

CEO Spotlight: Jason Hitchcock – Leading Up – 3 Principles to Getting the Boss to Yes.

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