Leadership

Chick-fil-A: Time to Stop the Statements and Move Forward Chick-fil-A’s repeated statements on biblical principles raise questions about the effectiveness of public responses. Another Statement, Same Message Chick-fil-A has issued yet another statement reaffirming its commitment to biblical principles. For those who may have missed it, you can find the latest release here: Chick-fil-A LGBT […]

Coca-Cola’s Latest Management Changes: A Lesson in Corporate-Speak Coca-Cola’s recent announcement of management changes and new super jobs raises eyebrows with a hefty dose of corporate jargon. Management Changes or Just a Repackaging of Old Roles? The Coca-Cola Company recently made headlines with the announcement of new management changes and the creation of two super

Chick-fil-A: A Public Misstep and Its Aftermath Chick-fil-A’s recent controversy surrounding its stance on marriage has created a public firestorm, with lasting implications for its brand. The Misstep That Started It All Have you ever stepped in doo-doo and wished you hadn’t? That sentiment perfectly captures the public backlash over Chick-fil-A’s President Dan Cathy’s comments

Executive Search: The Battle for a Shrinking Pie The executive search industry is currently experiencing a shift in its landscape, and the ongoing fight for relevance has brought several key players under the microscope. A recent review of the state of executive search reveals a number of key issues and a changing dynamic in how

Yahoo Takeaway: Time to Restate Resumes By now, the business world is well aware that Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson has resigned due to issues surrounding his resume, specifically the fabrication (or, as he put it, “over-inflating”) of a computer science degree. While Thompson’s defense—that he was unaware of the discrepancy until a 2004 vetting process

The 1st Annual Executive Leadership Flashdance (ELF) In the spirit of the season, we’ve got a Hilaria-inspired post for your enjoyment—straight from the imaginative mind of our 1st Annual Executive Leadership Flashdance (ELF). Buckle up! John Corzine’s Space JourneyFormer MF Global Founder and ex-New Jersey Governor John Corzine was last seen boarding a Virgin Airlines

So a friend emails me a couple of hours ago and says, “Have you seen this?”—he’s referring to the now-viral New York Times op-ed by former Goldman Sachs VP, Greg Smith. (Side note: Goldman has about 10,000 VPs, so the title’s more about hierarchy than heft.) My friend’s a self-declared tech guy, so his surprise

Despite a new CEO and plans for a board overhaul, Yahoo’s leadership moves reveal an all-too-familiar pattern in corporate succession. In the world of corporate leadership, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Yahoo’s recent CEO appointment—plucked neatly from PayPal—alongside a push to revamp its board of directors, might look like bold

In today’s political game, traditional branding is outpaced by speed, substance, and loyal followings. Welcome to politics redefined. Don’t look now, but the Republican presidential race has quietly become a fascinating case study in what could be called the post-branding era. Much like the shifting playbooks in college football’s BCS championship, the Republican primaries have

Starbucks CEO’s ability to blend activism, business acumen, and leadership reveals valuable lessons for today’s leaders. The return of Howard Schultz to the top of Fortune magazine’s ranking of top executives comes as no surprise. Under his leadership, Starbucks—once a fledgling company he helped reinvent—has become a global powerhouse. Just this past year, Starbucks posted