Is your corporate purpose about learning? If your answer is ‘no’, then it’s not your purpose. One of the biggest problems for a leader is the notoriously confusing distinction between purpose and goals. Those who do not get and keep this clear are inevitably going to be dragging their anchor – probably without realising it. […]
Posts Tagged ‘CEOs’
How to Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Leadership by Brian Chernett
1. Leading from too far in front Some ‘visionary’ leaders believe that if they set off on a route march to the future, the rest of the team will follow and that those who are unable to do so are simply casualties of the process. What if the team genuinely have problems keeping up? … […]
Recruiting Good Sales People by Joe Adams
The Academy for Chief Executives (ACE), a leading provider of experiential business learning® facilitates groups of CEOs and Managing Directors who meet together every month to network and take full advantage of peer group learning. Part of membership involves members taking their issues to the table and discussing them with their peers. At a recent […]
Never mind Fantasy Football – what about a Fantasy Board? by Jo Haigh
If only it were possible to create a board of such dynamos so that nothing would be insurmountable, the impossible becomes completely possible… if only! I’ve heard it said that if two people on a board agree, one of them is unnecessary, that is not to say, of course, that one would want complete anarchy […]
Recalling a 'Useful State' to help you deal with leadership challenges by Brian Chernett
Extracted from The Entrepreneur Within by Brian Chernett published 7th June 2010 by Ecademy Press. We all face challenges and it’s natural that we may sometimes feel a little daunted, or overwhelmed by them. When we feel tired or unable to face an issue that is critical but a real challenge, wouldn’t it be great […]
A place for CEOs to talk about issues and best practice
Academy Chairman Phil Jesson was recently interviewed by The Business Hub Radio Show podcast (which was broadcast on Star Radio 107 at 9:00 on Sunday 6th June 2010). Sponsored by EACS.com The show’s theme was a “MasterMind” Special Show and also featured Ann Hawkins of The Inspired Group; Social Media Mentor – Evelyne Spanner of […]
Senior Executives get made redundant too
The Academy for Chief Executives, a leading provider of experiential business learning® facilitates groups of CEOs and Managing Directors who meet together every month to network and take full advantage of experiential learning. Part of membership is ‘The Board You Could Never Afford®‘ where members take their issues to the table and discuss with their […]