Where would we be without leaders who rise to the challenge? Adversity galvanizes the desire, strengthens the core, and incites changes that lay the groundwork for future results. The work of innovation is hard, but the results are satisfying. Indeed, we reap what we sow.
Many organizations have begun realizing the benefits of some tough "sowing" over the last couple years. They will tell you that although the challenges may change over time, the fundamentals of leadership and organizational success have not changed. The messages in this year's edition of The CEO Advantage Journal reinforce these fundamentals. The wisdom shared by this year's contributors is the culmination (reaping) of decades of diligent effort and practical experience (sowing).
David Brandon has been successful everywhere he’s gone. In an extensive interview, the former Valassis and Domino’s Pizza CEO and current University of Michigan athletic director talks about his role in leading change.
In a family business, the family vision and business vision must complement each other. If you are the leader of a family business, it is your job to make sure this happens. If you don’t, one of them will fail.