5 Must-Have Characteristics for Any CEO or President.

Presidents and CEOs

Presidential character — whether running a country or a corporation — the unique qualities found in acknowledged leaders throughout time appear to have a handful of traits in common. Just look at all 46 presidents. All were men. All had ambition. And all of them had a knack for self-promotion. However, there’s one leader that…

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Remanufacturing — A Fine Old-Fashioned Idea.

remanufacturing

It seems we’re living in a technological revolution in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), big data, fifth-generation telecommunications networking (5G), nanotechnology and biotechnology, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and quantum computing. However, when you look at verticals like aerospace, automotive, medical equipment and consumer products — they all still rely on a fine old-fashioned…

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The Madness of March Makes Business Sense.

executive search champions

Character. Culture. Champions. If you’re into NCAA college basketball you know March makes living fun. Predictions. Bracketology. Rankings. And claiming that number one seed. After Selection Sunday, sixty-eight teams play single-elimination tournaments until the Sweet Sixteen becomes the Elite Eight, then onto the Final Four and voila… one national champion will emerge. Eminently competitive. Intensely…

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The Expatriate Factor

Expatriate

We’re living in dramatically different times. Governors have implemented extraordinary measures for unusual circumstances. The timing is now perfect to heed the call for different corporate leadership skills. According to a survey conducted by executive search firm Korn Ferry, 87% of executives would like to become CEO, however only 15% possess the characteristics to ensure…

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