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FIRST: The Garlington Report Called It Let’s get this out of the way: The Garlington Report was the first to break the news on the Delta CEO announcement. That’s a fact, even if only a few have picked up on it. Setting the Record Straight That said, we need to correct one detail: COO Whitehurst […]

Delta Set to Announce New CEO Today ATLANTA, August 21, 2007 — Delta Air Lines is expected to officially announce Richard Anderson as its new Chief Executive Officer later today, according to a source close to the company. Anderson, a current member of Delta’s board, will succeed outgoing CEO, while Ed Bastian, currently the airline’s

Nardelli’s Big Comeback: Bold Move or Blunder? Bob Nardelli’s appointment as CEO of Cerberus-owned Chrysler has stirred up more buzz than almost any executive move in recent memory. The reactions are strong, varied, and anything but neutral. For my full take, check out the USA Today article: Read Here A Rare Second Chance Few executives

Delta’s CEO Search Hits Another Delay But at least this one doesn’t leave you stuck in the Crown Room searching for an escape route. Two Challenges, One Big Decision Delta’s ongoing hunt for a new CEO is dragging on—with no decision expected until the board reconvenes at the end of August. The task at hand

From Pay to Patter: What Whole Foods’ CEO Saga Really Teaches Us So, who’s still reeling from the Whole Foods CEO “Rahodeb” revelation? If you’re scratching your head, you’re not alone. We’ve officially moved from concerns over executive pay to a far more pressing issue: digital patter—and its consequences. 1. Words Travel Fast — and

The “Inclusive CEO” Era? Over Before It Began Before rushing to label Yahoo’s latest leadership shake-up, it’s worth taking a broader view. Terry Semel’s departure as CEO doesn’t quite fit the typical narrative. His exit lands somewhere between two buzzy trends: Founders making a comeback – Think Jerry Yang at Yahoo, Jeff Citrin at Vonage,

A Timeless Reminder: Character Still Comes First When starting something new, it often helps to revisit timeless wisdom.Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, first published in 1989, remains one of those enduring guides—and perhaps, now more than ever, its truths are just beginning to resonate on a wider scale. Here’s why that

True or False? Leaders, Take the Test Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the most commonly discussed (and often misunderstood) rules from the executive leadership world, ranked by frequency and impact: 1) Executive recruiters are my best source of career advice.False.While recruiters can offer some guidance, they primarily work for companies, not individuals. Although

The New Economy is Here. Wait, Not That One. For those who thoughtfully navigate uncertainty, questions often outweigh answers. Lately, though, even that age-old truth seems to be off-balance. CEOs and boards are under fire, and we understand that. But does this mean leaders must retreat and play it safe? Are they afraid, overly cautious,

Two Americans Iconic, One Powerful Lesson The Godfather of Soul and the Accidental President may have walked vastly different paths, but they shared one undeniable truth: their legacies were defined by action. What about yours? The Power of Legacy True leadership is measured by the impact we leave behind. Whether in music, politics, or any