Most issues that CEOs and executive teams of middle market organizations wrestle with are common across industries, including social sector organizations as well as for-profit businesses. In organizations which have achieved greatness, we find disciplined implementation of certain fundamentals and key disciplines.
The articles in this issue remind us of these fundamentals, including clarity of vision and organization-wide alignment in purpose and core values. These articles also suggest some practical methods for setting these building blocks of greatness in place.
We are delighted to include interviews with several accomplished CEOs. Whether in the business of home construction, human resources, or professional basketball, they demonstrate discipline to the same key fundamentals common to all great organizations. Furthermore, their comments reveal fervent passion for the success of their organizations and the people they lead.
Awards are everywhere, and just about anyone can win one for something. However, don’t let their abundance diminish their potential significance to your organization. Three CEOs share how awards have helped their organizations in ways that go far beyond marketing.