So often my clients come to me and say, “My CFO (or CIO or team member) is not quite meeting my expectations.” They continue, explaining how the CFO is a great person who’s been with … Read More
When Directors are Split on an Issue
A few years ago, I was asked to assist a board of directors to resolve what they considered an intractable issue…
Leading Organizational Change
Most mergers and acquisitions fail to deliver the expected return on investment. Large capital projects and new systems do not always deliver promised productivity improvements or a better user experience. In spite of this, companies … Read More
Setting Goals is the Easy Part
Whenever I fly through Toronto’s Pearson Airport, it is great fodder for business advice.
Talent Management & Succession Planning: Consistency Bears Fruit
A consistently applied talent management and succession planning process will pay massive dividends to your company over time. I have seen situations in which companies have discarded these practices during economic downturns.
Is a Board Refresh in Order?
The onset of spring in North America heralds warmer temperatures and longer days. This refreshed tenor reminds me of the positive benefits of board renewal, and the discord and lethargy I sometimes see when director development and board renewal is delayed or lacking.
Extraordinary Leadership in Times of Crisis
“I can tell you one thing – our gun laws will change.” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made this pledge the day after an Australian gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch. With these words and her leadership in the next several days, PM Ardern is this month’s inductee into my Feet to the Fire Hall of Fame™.
Integrity in Every Aspect of Life
For the 360 degree executive, integrity extends beyond the workplace. It is reflected in who we are and the choices we make each and every day. Every executive I interviewed for my book, The 360 Degree … Read More
How Automation and AI are Creating Jobs
Why do we consider the elimination of boring, repetitive or potentially hazardous occupations to be a negative outcome?
The Heart of the Matter
I am pleased to recognize Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) as the next inductee into the Feet to the Fire Hall of Fame™. Oklahoma Heart Hospital hit it out of the park. It is evident that they have a culture of accountability.