CEO
What You Say vs. What People Hear
by Anne Salta Wednesday Mar 3, 2010If you find that your powers of persuasion fall short on results, it may be the way you’re perceived by customers and employees. And that perception may come from your choice of words.
New CEO Trend: The Apology Video
by Paul Diamond Monday Feb 22, 2010The new trend in public apologies for CEOs is via YouTube video. The blog AttentionDigital has complied six such videos, which includes these apology hits:
Time Management Tips for Busy CEOs
by Eric Reyes Thursday Jan 7, 2010Your New Year's resolutions are about staying in shape and meeting company goals, right? What about managing your time? Lisa Kanarek asked on Small Business CEO this week whether saving time is on your list. Don't discount the importance of budgeting your time efficiently. It can mean the difference between a bad and a good work day. She's broken them down to 10:
CEO Mistakes: 'My Worst Decision Was...'
by Paul Diamond Monday Dec 14, 2009CEOs, more than anyone, understand that we learn from our mistakes — not our successes. And plenty of Fortune 500 CEOs are willing to fess up to their biggest blunders, from Bill Gates to Chuck Prince (former Citigroup CEO).
Vistage Survey: CEO Confidence Grows
by Paul Diamond Thursday Dec 10, 2009Some 92% of Main Street CEOs say Washington is not listening to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. That’s one finding from the latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index. CEOs are also worried that new federal rules will affect the cost of doing business, their ability to expand, and the strength of demand for their products and services. While concerned about government regulations, nearly all firms expect the recovery to continue.
The One-Hour Board Meeting
by Kim Girard Wednesday Dec 9, 2009As the CEO of a small but growing business, Benjamin Wayne has his hands full. To get the most out of his four-member board of directors, Wayne limits each meeting to a one-hour discussion of one or two strategic challenges facing the company. The result: He gets the expertise he needs from his directors to help run his business.
How to Get More Out of Your Board
by Shelly Bowen Monday Nov 30, 2009Does this sound familiar? A land use consulting services company has a board of directors with five members. All are long-time employees and shareholders of the company. They meet once a year, and the agenda is laissez-faire. They consider challenging the CEO's assumptions. They muse about taking the company to the next level. But something holds them back. Oh yeah, that would mean more work for them. And they're pretty happy where they are.
How to Beat CEO Stress
by Paul Diamond Monday Nov 30, 2009Of almost 2,400 CEOs surveyed on the most recent Vistage CEO Confidence Index, 50 percent say they are more stressed this year than last. Only three percent say they are experiencing less stress, while 44 percent expressed feeling the same amount.
How to Raise Capital in a Down Market
by Vistage International Sunday Nov 29, 2009Raising capital for your company may seem like a daunting task, but the challenge is less formidable if you follow some time-tested, effective dos and don'ts offered by Brad Bulkley, president of Dallas, Tex.-based investment bank Bulkley Capital. Dos
3 Social Media Tips for CEOs
by Paul Diamond Tuesday Nov 24, 2009CEOs are using social media to accelerate their business. In a recent survey by Vistage International, 55 percent of CEOs said they’re using or plan to use social media to market or publicize their business, product or service in the coming year. Business owners are incorporating social media into their growth strategies. Here are three tips to get you started:
