by Sal Mondelli | Oct 3, 2018
Most organizations do not want to think about the eventuality of the CEO leaving, and many incumbent CEOs feel threatened when the Board wants to talk about succession. Be transparent with those discussions because having this process in place is a part of a comprehensive Risk Assessment, and continuity plan.
by Sal Mondelli | Aug 8, 2018
Inspiring insights for today’s leaders can be derived from John Donne’s 17th century poem “No Man Is An Island”, including creating a strong sense of teamwork, feeling connected, remaining relevant and recognizing the value of self-evaluation.
by Sal Mondelli | Jun 27, 2018
As leaders, it is often difficult to gauge the weight of our own stress. The longer we hang onto our stress, the heavier it becomes. Put the stress down, get support, and when you are refreshed, carry on.
by Sal Mondelli | Apr 11, 2018
The phrase “speaking the truth to power” was popularized in a 1955 book chronicling a Quaker alternative to violence designed to thwart forms of totalitarianism. It has been used in many forms, but mostly as a learning tool for those reporting to high powered... by Sal Mondelli | Mar 13, 2018
I found the Harvard Business Review article “A CEO’s Personality Can Undermine Succession Planning” an interesting read, and it raised a question for me: How can the issues described by the authors (having no succession plan or successor, going through the motions of... by Sal Mondelli | Jan 31, 2018
You’ve made it to the corner office and are now you’re a newly minted CEO. Congratulations! It took a lot of hard work to get there. Now the real works begins. Among the many things that you will need to master, in short order, will likely be working with a...