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Tag Archives: CEO
An Exit Strategy at the Start?
In a presentation delivered yesterday, I created a bit of a stir by suggesting the best time to for an association CEO to craft an exit strategy was at the moment they accepted the position. Several folks thought that planning an exit strategy at the outset, meant you were entering into the new position hokey-pokey style—one foot in, one foot-out. Sort of like planning for your future divorce on your wedding day or starting a new dating relationship with the date for breaking-up scheduled in advance. Prenuptial agreements aside for the moment, employment contracts and economic reality all suggest something different is afoot and exit strategies are a vital part of beginning anew. Continue reading
Posted in Change, Ethics, Executive Development, Leadership, Servant Leadership
Tagged associations, CEO, employer-employee loyalty, exit strategy, lay-offs
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Say It Ain't So, Seth!
In a recent SpearTalks interview Seth Godin opined that “Trying to convince a CEO of anything is a little like trying to convince a cop not to give you a ticket. It’s possible, but rarely worth the effort, given the odds.” … Continue reading
Posted in Executive Development, Leadership, Staff Leadership
Tagged CEO, cops, decision-making, executive, Facebook, odds, persistence, Seth Godin, social media, ticket
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