When we model commitment to pursuing excellence in our work and our character, we can’t help but inspire those around us to expect more from ourselves as well. BY Yonason Goldson If you haven’t seen the movie Groundhog Day, you’re either very old, very young, or completely detached from contemporary culture.?Upon its release in 1993, the … Continue reading The unexpected lesson in inspired leadership from ‘Groundhog Day’
October 23, 2024 The mindset change business leaders need to create a climate-resilient future The head of World Economic Forum LLC, USA says business leaders need an urgent shift in mindset—from reactive to proactive—to contend with the rising risks. BY Matthew Blake As large parts of the world experience another year of record-breaking temperatures and extreme … Continue reading The mindset change business leaders need to create a climate-resilient future
August 30, 2024 Why adaptability is the real key to successful leadership Adaptability is paramount to true leadership success, according to Alexa von Tobel. It means not just surviving but transforming—starting as a butterfly and emerging as a dragon. BY Alexa von Tobel In today’s digital age, we’ve encountered all the buzzwords about what it takes … Continue reading Why adaptability is the real key to successful leadership
August 24, 2024 4 successful leaders on the lessons they wish they learned earlier Executives recall the key lessons they wish they had learned earlier in their careers. BY Matthew C. Meade Reflecting on my career journey, one crucial lesson stands out: Embracing discomfort is essential for growth. For over five years, I thrived in one … Continue reading 4 successful leaders on the lessons they wish they learned earlier
July 22, 2024 Honeywell International CEO Vimal Kapur’s leadership style is shaped by his time in the field How this bureaucracy-bashing CEO is on a quest for radical simplicity. BY Stephanie Mehta Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches … Continue reading Honeywell International CEO Vimal Kapur’s leadership style is shaped by his time in the field
June 16, 2024 The 6 questions leaders need to ask before they make any policy change In 1969, 22 years after sailing his balsa raft 4,300 miles across the Pacific Ocean to Polynesia, explorer Thor Heyerdahl set off on a new adventure, attempting to cross the Atlantic in a papyrus reed boat modeled after ancient … Continue reading The 6 questions leaders need to ask before they make any policy change
June 03, 2024 Satya Nadella’s 3-word description of Microsoft’s culture should inspire leaders to be learners To build a ‘learn-it-all’ culture, you need to be a learn-it-all leader. BY Stephanie Mehta Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to … Continue reading Satya Nadella’s 3-word description of Microsoft’s culture should inspire leaders to be learners
June 02, 2024 This is how leaders can avoid the common trap of chaos Any workplace can fall prey to chaos. It’s up to leaders to put reasonable rules of conduct in place. BY Yonason Goldson You’ve just settled into your office chair one morning when you get called away for a not-so-quick conversation.? By the … Continue reading This is how leaders can avoid the common trap of chaos
June 01, 2024 4 leadership principles that drive company culture This tech cofounder and CEO calls them the “Four I’s”—instinct, integrity, intensity, and inclusion. Here’s how to cultivate the values they stand for. BY Ameesh Divatia There is a quote from leadership and company culture expert Larry Senn that says, “Culture is not an initiative. Culture … Continue reading 4 leadership principles that drive company culture
April 23, 2024 Business leaders are too fixated on disruption instead of meaningful change ‘People don’t care if it’s new. They care if it’s better,’ says the cofounder of the London creative agency, Without. ‘Sometimes, the route to success is simply doing something timeless really, really well.’ BY Philip Koh Flicking through the fundraising pitch for … Continue reading Business leaders are too fixated on disruption instead of meaningful change
