Does it feel like Texas is suddenly taking over the national entertainment industry? Megaproducer Taylor Sheridan – Wind River, Hell or High Water, and now the blockbuster Yellowstone– raised in […]Read More
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Why CEOs Must Stop People-Pleasing to Lead Effectively.
When envisioning a CEO, most of us picture a strong, decisive leader—a person of unwavering vision who makes tough calls without hesitation. We imagine them as impervious to the distractions […]Read More
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The Pay-for-Performance Problem: A Better Way to Compensate
In today’s business world, the concept of “pay-for-performance” is widely embraced as a fair and motivating approach to compensation. The idea seems simple and just: reward employees based on their […]Read More
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CEO Interview Series: Jim Fish, CEO of Waste Management
Jim Fish, the CEO of Waste Management (WM), has carved a distinct path through the corporate world, beginning with an accounting degree from Arizona State University—a choice he describes as […]Read More
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Challenging Conventional Wisdom: The Risks and Rewards of Rethinking Business
Beware of faulty models. Mental models help all of us think about our businesses and the world. Some of them are great aids to the CEO. But we must also […]Read More
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CEO Interview Series: Mark Knickrehm, CEO of Gainwell Technologies
In the dynamic world of technology and business, few journeys have been as insightful and inspiring as those of Mark Knickrehm, CEO of Gainwell Technologies. Starting his collegiate journey at […]Read More
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The CEO’s Voice: Understanding the Power and Influence of Language
Words deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little. —Tom Stoppard The words of a CEO have inordinate weight. […]Read More
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CEO Interview Series: Barclay Berdan, CEO of Texas Health
Barclay Berdan’s journey to CEO of Texas Health Resources unfolds a narrative far from the conventional corporate ascent. With roots deeply planted in biology at TCU and initial sights set […]Read More
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Responsibilities of a CEO? Here Are the Core Five
What are the responsibilities of a CEO? I get asked this question a lot, and it’s consistently one of the top search engine terms that leads people to this blog. […]Read More
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CEO Interview Series: Adam Blumenfeld Varsity Brands
In the lively atmosphere of New Orleans, Adam Blumenfeld’s initial college plans, centered around tennis at Tulane University, took an unexpected turn towards the realms of finance and entrepreneurship, inspired […]Read More
