CEO Insider

Many investors remain surprisingly cautious about the outlook for 2020, despite a growing number of arguments that are more positive. Two weeks ago, I spoke at a conference for institutional investors, and it once again surprised me how nervous many investors are concerning the risks for the global economy next...

A powerful mathematical law is compounding interest. The wealthiest companies and individuals in the world have this process mastered. However most companies have never connected this principle to client experience and therefore miss the massive leverage that’s available. What makes this process unique is how you can combine these principles...

CEOs know it’s crucial to communicate with their people when implementing business change. Why do so many make the common mistake of not communicating enough to provide clarity of focus and inspiration to mobilize their people when leading through change? We’ve identified three elements that impact communication success: the CEO’s...

An oft-repeated lie, which appears in many variations, is the amazing tale of the incredible successes of a company’s founder. “Our founder created this company after a lifetime of success!” these companies—and particularly, recruiters—often loudly announce. These successes are said to have taught the founder everything they needed to know...

God Nisanov is a prominent real estate investor and developer, known for regularly appearing on Forbes lists (#617 for the Billionaires of 2019). Along with Zarakh Iliev, God Nisanov owns Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of companies that is ranked #74 of the top 100 private companies in Russia by the Forbes...

When it comes to “personalization” as part of the consumer experience, many companies are overlooking what’s important. You’ve probably received email pitches that include your name in the subject line or wish you a happy birthday around the day you were born, but did they make you want to know...

For many years, China’s GDP growth has been supported by large public investments in infrastructure, but China's government now quickly needs to find other solutions. The number of road bridges in China has increased from 658,000 in 2010 to 851,000 last year (graphic one). This development also well describes the...

In leading an Institute that’s committed to creating better managers and leaders, I get to be a passionate advocate for sound leadership practice as my day job. It’s always a pleasure to present on the topic, but even more enjoyable is that I get to talk to other leaders about...

Last week I had a client tell me he felt guilty if he came in late to the office. Even if it was for a business breakfast with a center of influence or longtime business associate turned friend. Then he went on to say that he felt like he needed...

Creativity and innovation are two essential elements of business which enable almost any company, start-up or mature, to succeed. Take one or both elements away, as it relates to the development, manufacture, marketing and/or distribution of a company’s product or service, and chances are the company will not be able...