In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Moving on your instincts is not seat-of-the-pants leadership. Competitive advantage, not information, is power. Now, I don’t want anyone to think that I don’t value information technology. That meant making the call without all of the information, and not fretting about it, but being glad of it.

Power 100

Power Competitive Advantage Information Airlines 100

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 18, 2012

Recognizing that the company's command-and-control culture wouldn't work in the 21st century, he defined leadership as leading by values and created a unique collaborative organizational structure. Never confuse charisma with leadership. They listen as well as they speak. The key to that is to build a sustainable culture.

Globalization 18

Globalization Golden Parachute Short-term Long-term 18

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Truly strategic leaderships — and their boards — should treat Brin's "worst idea" as their most provocative thought experiment for revisiting how they recognize and value data. Yes, this exercise will surface all manner of ethical — and possibly legal — conflicts and risks.

Hedge 15

Hedge Core Competence CFO ROI 15

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Not just those under attack for ethical lapses, accounting problems, or excessive compensation – retired college presidents are the latest to join corporate executives in the latter category. Much has been made of the distinction between leadership and management. Let’s bring management skills back into leadership.

Management 8

Management Real Estate Information Technology Execution 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Above all, it requires strong resolve and adept leadership. Through our experience working alongside many of them, we’ve identified five leadership imperatives: 1. Measuring outcomes requires redesigned workflows, enhanced coordination across departments, and investment in new resources. Find the believers.

Health Care 8

Health Care Mayo Long-term Committee 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 13, 2013

For example, I remember one information technology decision-maker telling me, "There''s no such thing as picking the wrong solution so long as it helps you land your next job.". Senior executives are worried about what investors, the board of directors, and members of the leadership team think about them.

Stress 8

Stress Committee Uncertainty Loyalty 8