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
July 02, 2024 Spirit’s CEO is in the spotlight as Boeing searches for new leadership Boeing has been looking for a new CEO after Dave Calhoun said he would step down by the end of the year. BY Reuters Boeing’s long-awaited announcement that it will buy back its struggling supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, now shifts the focus … Continue reading Spirit’s CEO is in the spotlight as Boeing searches for new leadership
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
May 25, 2024 3 tips for new managers to develop their personal leadership playbook Alexa von Tobel learned in business school that If you can understand all of your colleagues’ strengths, you can capture them and push them further—making you and your team stronger and more productive. BY Alexa von Tobel Developing management skills and continuing … Continue reading 3 tips for new managers to develop their personal leadership playbook
May 24, 2024 Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck on loneliness in leadership and the feminization of wealth The women-led investment platform founder talks about The Great Wealth Transfer and shares some valuable investing advice on the latest episode of the ‘Rapid Response’ podcast. BY Robert Safian In a season dominated by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Barbie, investment … Continue reading Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck on loneliness in leadership and the feminization of wealth
May 15, 2024 Why a leadership role may not be right for you We’re taught to aspire to work in management. But here’s why a leadership role might be wrong for you. BY Art Markman Modern business culture tries to motivate people for success. The plot arc of a successful career involves promotions, raises, increases in … Continue reading Why a leadership role may not be right for you
May 09, 2024 Why every employee deserves to get leadership development Neena Newberry observes expanding access to leadership development creates more fairness and equity and also ensures our organizations are as dynamic, innovative, and resilient as the markets in which we operate. BY Neena Newberry There’s a lot of talk in business today about the importance … Continue reading Why every employee deserves to get leadership development
April 26, 2024 The 3 most common styles of toxic leadership The three most common forms of toxic leadership create self-defeating cultures that stifle innovation, undermine trust, and destroy engagement. BY Ryne Sherman Leadership is key to any successful organization. Leadership is not only responsible for the most critical organizational decisions, but also shaping the culture … Continue reading The 3 most common styles of toxic leadership
April 06, 2024 5 things Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ can teach you about leadership (all don’ts) As Larry David’s long-running HBO series concludes, here’s how the curmudgeonly comedian made it a masterclass in how not to be a leader. BY Joe Berkowitz The world has changed a lot in the 24 years since Curb Your … Continue reading 5 things Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ can teach you about leadership (all don’ts)
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
