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4 Signs an Executive Isn’t Ready for Coaching

Harvard Business

And the number of business coaches worldwide has zoomed more than 60% since 2007, according to one coaching association. One CEO we worked with was known for his smart turnarounds of a large media company. Only then can a coach help them challenge self-limiting beliefs that block their development. In the U.S.

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The Mistakes PE Firms Make When They Pick CEOs for Portfolio Companies

Harvard Business

Selectively developing top team members to accomplish the strategy. Not seeking CEOs who value talent development. Because of the short timeframe in which they hold their portfolio companies (typically five to seven years), investors may view executive development as a luxury. However, Hayek didn’t push training on them.

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4 Ways CEOs Can Conquer Short-Termism

Harvard Business

The quickest way to spring the short-term trap is to set overly ambitious targets — the kind that make the CEO a hero with investors in the short term, but threaten the long-term plan by, for instance, skimping on scheduled maintenance, cutting R&D investment, and shrinking travel and training budgets.

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