By Lydia Dishman December 03, 2023 “Gee, I really wish my boss and colleagues would just ignore all the good work I’ve been doing,” said no one ever. We know people like to be recognized for a job well done. And most times, a simple thank-you will suffice. In fact, we humans depend on … Continue reading This underrated leadership habit is crucial to success
By Lydia Dishman November 26, 2023 This week, we’ve had a collective front-row seat to the Sturm und Drang at OpenAI, in which we witnessed a dramatic dismissal and return of a CEO, an interim female tech leader installed, an employee uprising to get the board to step down, and the easy glide of … Continue reading These are the 4 essential leadership skills CEOs need to navigate a crisis
AI may reduce the effort required to create marketing assets, but outsourcing expert perspective is a big mistake. Ali Schwanke on November 15, 2023 AI is everywhere, filling the web with content that often lacks the depth, nuance or forward-looking angle of expert insight. While tools like ChatGPT can supplement expertise with efficiency and creativity, … Continue reading Thought leadership: The human element your marketing needs
By Gwen Moran November 13, 2023 Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. Hi, this … Continue reading 4 top leadership takeaways from (almost) a year of Modern CEO
By David Roberts November 10, 2023 Leading a company is always a dynamic task—especially with changing employee expectations—but there are core lessons that always hold true. Even experienced leaders must continually assess how their behavior influences their teams. If C-suite executives want to inspire their teams, they need to frequently review their leadership style … Continue reading Mastering leadership: 3 key guidelines for every CEO
By Emily Price October 05, 2023 When Elon Musk took over Twitter in October of last year, he made headlines for his abrasive management style. The takeover, described by The New York Times as “two weeks of chaos,” resulted in widespread layoffs and employee lawsuits, and reportedly caused managers to vomit into trash cans. … Continue reading Leadership experts on why Elon Musk contagion is a nightmare scenario for workers
Alibaba’s Leadership Shake-Up: Major Changes Unveiled Aaron Heienickle / Jun 27, 2023 Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has surprised observers by announcing major leadership changes as it seeks to reverse declining market share and resurrect growth in the post-Covid era. Executive Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai, a close friend of business co-founder and … Continue reading Alibaba’s Leadership Shake-Up: Major Changes Unveiled
Nurturing these five skills will help you tackle the challenges of being a leader in a rapidly evolving industry. Ali Schwanke on May 23, 2023 Marketing operations can be chaotic, and mastering leadership skills in such a dynamic environment can be an uphill battle. While the web is overflowing with leadership listicles, these suggestions must … Continue reading 5 critical leadership skills every marketing ops pro needs
By Vishal Sunak March 17, 2023 Nobody is immune from economy-fueled anxiety, least of all leaders in a sector that’s seeing companies big and small downsize. There is little doubt the year ahead will be tough for you, your customers, and your partners. It will also test your friends and employees, plus other business … Continue reading 4 new approaches to leadership during this time of tech anxiety
By Dr. Andrew White March 14, 2023 How many times have you seen a leader embrace decline within their company with positive and inspirational energy? It’s not a common occurrence. After all, through our traditional view of leadership, only a weak CEO would enter a period of decline in this way. Good … Continue reading Why leaders need to embrace decline, according to an Oxford leadership expert
