Leadership

(Editor’s note: This column solely reflects the author’s views. Any hints of sarcasm are protected by safe harbor and are not intended to offend or misinform.) A Bold Appointment in Tumultuous Times In a largely unexpected move that signals significant change, Bank of America (BofA) announced today the appointment of former Citi CFO and practice […]

Government interference in business ranks as one of the worst ideas of the Great Recession (GR), according to an unscientific poll conducted this month by the TGR. More specifically, the poll points to what the Obama administration has done—and proposed to do—during this period. While there is widespread agreement that something must be done about

One of Atlanta’s once-iconic media brands, The Weather Channel, has named a TV industry outsider as its new chief executive officer. Appointment Details According to the New York Times, Michael J. Kelly—formerly a venture capital advisor and publisher—has been chosen to lead the company. This decision marks a significant shift in leadership strategy for a

You have to hand it to Goldman Sachs—they’ve mastered making money the “old fashioned way” as well as through innovative new approaches. Meanwhile, many traditional corporations continue to offer a contrasting perspective on the much-maligned topic of CEO pay. A prime example, with a personal twist for shareholders since 2005, is Heinz Chairman, President, and

Navigating through a maze of conflicting reports, it can be a challenge for even the most diligent blogger to pinpoint the facts. Two powerhouse publications offer vastly different takes on the issue. Conflicting Reports from Leading Publications The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) initially ran a Money and Investing cover story titled “KKR Stock is Coming,

It’s about time someone at the local leadership level took action in the public’s best interest. DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis has requested the county’s development authority to delay a decision on awarding $52 million in tax abatements to an out-of-town developer working on the next big mixed-use park in northeast Atlanta. For more details,

Tuesday’s appointment of Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. as Chairman of the “new GM” is starting to make a bit more sense after reading today’s article by Michelle Maynard in The New York Times here. Auto Czar Steve Rattner was behind Whitacre’s appointment, according to the Times. That still raises the question: Why was a search

Introduction: A Consultant’s Insight I don’t usually fully endorse other points of view, but this fellow consultant has hit the nail on the head. Senior-level management and leadership professionals would benefit from reading—and applying—these insights. Check out the article here. Big Search Firms: Surviving, But Under Pressure Whether you love them or hate them, the

Are we the only ones feeling like board-level decisions at Fortune 50 companies are trapped in a time machine? Take your pick: General Motors’ (GM) so-called “Chairman of Change,” Bank of America’s (BofA) newly hired directors, or AIG’s revolving door of leadership—each faces its own set of challenges. Yet they all share one thing in

A Rudderless Ship at The Weather Channel Although based in Atlanta, we rely on something called the PE Week Wire to stay updated on local happenings at The Weather Channel. Here’s the latest story on CEO excessiveness: Link to article. NBC, after acquiring The Weather Channel with a private equity consortium, has left the network