March 14, 2024 3 reasons the leadership skills you learned in business school are holding you back The author of ‘Confronting the Storm’ insists that old ways of solving problems in business have to be unlearned. BY David Ross I’ve always admired the way leaders can identify a solution for linear-style problems so readily, and so … Continue reading 3 reasons the leadership skills you learned in business school are holding you back
By Barbara Kellerman March 12, 2024 Both founders and CEOs have been known to go down in flames. But in the first decades of the 21st century arguably no downfall was as spectacular as that of Elizabeth Holmes. Her story is so singular—her persona so captivating, her rise to fame so striking, and her … Continue reading 3 leadership red flags Elizabeth Holmes should have raised—and how you can spot them yourself
Discover the secrets behind exceptional leadership skills and how you can apply them to your role in the marketing industry. Mike Pastore on January 31, 2024 There are certain qualities all strong leaders possess, regardless of their role in the organization and the circumstances under which they lead. How and when you apply good leadership … Continue reading The secrets of effective leadership
By Shannon Cudd January 31, 2024 Broadway icon Chita Rivera’s death was announced (February 29, 2024). She was 91 at the time of her passing. The incredible singer, dancer, and actor will undoubtedly be remembered for her artistic contributions, but beyond the stage and screen, Rivera’s diligence, drive, and dedication to her professional community … Continue reading 3 lessons on leadership and workplace collaboration from Broadway legend Chita Rivera
By Featured January 19, 2024 Keeping the peace is important at any time in the work year, and no employee wants to feel a tense buildup in the office. Leadership teams across the board can benefit from guidance on what to stay away from in maintaining equilibrium at work. To uncover root causes, we’ve … Continue reading An 18-point guide to eliminating tension between leadership and employees
By Andy MacMillan January 12, 2024 If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my eight years as a CEO, it’s that I don’t have all the answers. What CEO does? The fact is, successful company heads are good at knowing what they don’t know. They ask the right questions, listen, collaborate, and understand that … Continue reading Why this CEO is all in on ‘immersive leadership’
By Lydia Dishman December 03, 2023 “Gee, I really wish my boss and colleagues would just ignore all the good work I’ve been doing,” said no one ever. We know people like to be recognized for a job well done. And most times, a simple thank-you will suffice. In fact, we humans depend on … Continue reading This underrated leadership habit is crucial to success
By Lydia Dishman November 26, 2023 This week, we’ve had a collective front-row seat to the Sturm und Drang at OpenAI, in which we witnessed a dramatic dismissal and return of a CEO, an interim female tech leader installed, an employee uprising to get the board to step down, and the easy glide of … Continue reading These are the 4 essential leadership skills CEOs need to navigate a crisis
AI may reduce the effort required to create marketing assets, but outsourcing expert perspective is a big mistake. Ali Schwanke on November 15, 2023 AI is everywhere, filling the web with content that often lacks the depth, nuance or forward-looking angle of expert insight. While tools like ChatGPT can supplement expertise with efficiency and creativity, … Continue reading Thought leadership: The human element your marketing needs
By Gwen Moran November 13, 2023 Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. Hi, this … Continue reading 4 top leadership takeaways from (almost) a year of Modern CEO
