Dell’s Return: A New Era for Boomerang CEOs? By Del Jones, USA TODAY (All Rights Reserved) The Comeback of Michael Dell When Michael Dell returned to lead his company on Wednesday, he became the first “boomerang CEO” to take the reins of a Fortune 500 company since 2005. At 41, Dell, the founder of the […]
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Earth to Michael Dell and Phil Kent Earth to Michael Dell and Phil Kent Earth to Michael Dell and Phil Kent Earth to Michael Dell and Phil Kent Michael Dell’s Tough Road Ahead Alright, one of these names is quite familiar and speaks for itself. Michael Dell has a huge challenge ahead of him as
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The HD Roller Coaster: Nardelli’s Sudden Exit Hold on tight—things just took a sharp turn with Bob Nardelli’s unexpected resignation as Chairman and CEO of Home Depot last week. This move seems to defy any real business logic, so it likely comes down to the powerful personalities at play. It’s tough to see how the
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Trends and Truths Executive leadership is at a turning point, and the following insights highlight key trends shaping the business landscape. As accomplished and intelligent professionals, you can determine how each of these truths applies to your situation. Optimism vs. PessimismThe phrase “Stay alive until ’05,” which emerged during the last recession, is now being
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Trends and Truths: Leadership Implications for Executives This post brings to light significant executive leadership implications. As we address each “trend and truth,” we’ll leave it to you, our accomplished and intelligent readers, to decide how they apply to your specific situation. Mammon vs. Chicken Little The phrase “Stay alive until ’05,” coined during the
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Leaders & Laggards: A Look at Business Leadership Leaders & Laggards is a recurring series that highlights the best and worst of business leadership. This edition examines executives and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership—or a notable lack thereof. Leaders Eric Schmidt, CEO, Google Google, now a publicly traded company, is pushing to provide greater
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Redefining Leadership: Beyond Subjective Perception A senior executive coach at a prestigious leadership development center once remarked, “Leadership is a lot like pornography—you just know it when you see it.” While the statement is refreshingly candid, it underscores a larger issue: leadership is often defined by subjective opinions rather than objective standards. Unlike professions with
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In Position to Win: Leadership and Readiness Watching the U.S. Open unfold firsthand, my thoughts naturally gravitated toward leadership and strategy. Surprisingly, it wasn’t about Donald Trump, who blended into the crowd during the first round, nor was it about Tiger Woods’ errant golf ball rolling to my feet, the Nike Swoosh gleaming in the
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Leaders & Laggards: A Look at Corporate Leadership in Action The Leaders & Laggards series examines corporate executives who use strong values to drive positive impact—and those who fall short. Leaders: Setting the Standard Tom Chapman, Chairman & CEO, Equifax In a bold, old-school move, Chapman and his PR team tackled the issue of identity
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Why Mission Statements Fall Short Originally published in James Magazine Many companies spend time crafting mission statements meant to inspire, align teams, and shape company culture. Yet, more often than not, these statements fail to deliver real impact. Take Alpharetta-based ChoicePoint, for example. Their mission—“To be the most admired information company worldwide”—sounds impressive. But in
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