CEO Agenda

If you happened to be raised ‘back in the day’ you will recall the 3 R’s with which schoolchildren were indoctrinated: Reading, writing , ‘rithmatic. For my money, those three R’s served us well. I still believe in these disciplines as  the cornerstones of a well-rounded  education. These days, reading...

A belief structure is simply a thought that gets repeated over and over again until you believe it. It then becomes a part of your identity, and sometimes it’s even a formative piece of your identity if it’s implanted early enough. The great news is that you don’t need to...

Too many people spend their working lives just putting in their time with little energy or passion. Gallup polling shows that nearly 70 percent of employees aren’t engaged at work. Creating a culture in which people are truly engaged and want to work continues to confound most organizations. But a...

Increased corporate responsibility is propelling changes within various industries. Many companies are committed to sustainability, and environmental responsibility. Forward-thinking leaders are implementing breakthrough technologies to innovate entire sectors. In the quest for clean energy, researchers and entrepreneurs are working diligently to implement new systems. Committed to forwarding clean energy in...

As a CEO, coach and consultant, I’ve come to love how diversity has evolved our workplace. Diversity in culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation and thinking all bring new perspectives and assist in removing old assumptions. One of the other things I’ve also noticed is how invisible our generational diversity is....

There is something special about starting a new job. Most new employees enthusiastically arrive at work on day one believing, or at least hoping, that this new gig will provide them opportunities to reach their full potential. They eagerly arrive looking to be appreciated, respected and even inspired by their...

The COVID-19 crisis represented a significant exogenous shock to most businesses, with the World Bank’s June Global Economic Prospects estimating the largest plunge to the world economy since 1870, with a baseline of 5.2% contraction exacerbating an economic slowdown which started the previous year. This has translated into widespread business...

All organizational structures have a shelf life as internal and external conditions evolve – is yours in need of a refresh?  First, it’s important to clarify that restructuring your business isn’t the same thing as reducing your workforce. In fact, smart organizations regularly analyze and proactively adjust their structure to...

Getting back to regular operations after quarantine measures ease feels like a challenging concept at the moment, but every CEO and leader should know that there are actions we can take as the next normal takes shape. Creating a hybrid model using a mix of in-office and remote work is...

Communication is one of the most critical skills for a leader, yet even in pre-COVID times, many business leaders were challenged at doing it well. In a 2014 global study conducted by Ketchum Global Research & Analytics and IPSOS, 74% of survey respondents viewed communication as very important to great...