Stronger Together: The Case for Separating the Roles of President and CEO Introduction It’s been 8 years since we split the roles of CEO & President and published this article. Upon reflection, it is even more relevant today, particularly as middle-market...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 14
"When I ask for the time of day, you tell me how to construct a watch." I have received this feedback from members of my team more than once. Striking a balance between offering too much or too little of your perspective can sometimes be a challenge. Ask people to...
Mike’s #BeIntentional –13
When you hear that someone is a “natural leader”, don’t take the statement at face value. Watch them. They work hard at making it look easy. Years of experiences, successes, failures and learnings have molded the leader. Someone may have good leadership instincts but...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 11
“You can’t get there from here.” This was the response I would occasionally hear when asking for directions in Appalachia. It was sometimes difficult to get from one location to another due to mountains, rivers and rough terrain. But, if getting to some place was...
Mike’s #BeIntentional –8
Two of the greatest challenges a President or CEO must overcome are isolation and lack of unfiltered feedback. They often lack professional colleagues to engage in open, constructive dialogue. Also missing is the objective feedback needed to understand the impact of...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 5
Should executives lead from the front or from behind? My experiences suggest that great leaders do both. When things are going well, they step back, set direction and allow their people to take the lead. They support, guide and mentor their employees thus allowing...