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May 18, 2012

Jesse Domingo and 1 other person answered this question

What is the best way to get an interview with a CEO who doesn't respond to a written solicitation?

First, try to understand his personality...
check sites where he could be in a forum,
his blogs if he has any as well as public photos...
it all says something about him, his values.
Know how and when to press the right buttons.
Then understand ... more

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C-level Management

April 20, 2012

Jesse Domingo and 1 other person answered this question

Assume we could genetically engineer the perfect CEO/entrepreneur. What qualities would this person have? Be specific.

Good in utilizing and maximizing resources.
Charismatic personality. High learning ability.
Empathic. Decisive. Good communication skills.
Goal-oriented. Sincere. Good sense of humor.
Analytical. Fair. Courageous. Unorthodox.
This is @TheGreatLight. more

April 2, 2012

Jesse Domingo answered this question

What's your advice for new Yahoo! CEO, Scott Thompson?

Kindly check out this informative link...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2012/01/04/five-things-yahoos-new-ceo-s...
Here's my two cents.
First and foremost, one should know what the company's vision is.
Then what is its current status and strategies, how has the past
and present strategies fared, what are the available resources
to achieve ... more

Business Strategy

March 9, 2012

Jesse Domingo and 18 other people answered this question

Should Founders be CEOs?

"Founding" is more of organizing...
while being CEO is about leading;
yet you can't "organize" if you don't
even have a drop of leadership ability,
hence, why not if you have great ability.
To lead is much more than having that vision
and experience but ... more

Human Resources

Feb. 29, 2012

Bill Blake and 5 other people answered this question

What are the characteristics of a great CEO?

The characteristics of a great CEO are, mainly, the values that build trust:
• Acceptance: Who you are is okay with me
• Openness: Gives and asks for feedback freely
• Congruence: I say what I mean and mean what I say
• Reliability: I ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Company Culture

Feb. 25, 2012

Bill Wood and 1 other person answered this question

What is the Proper Relationship for the CIO, CEO, and CFO?

Jesse, I think that is great, generalized, leadership advice but what about the specific roles and interactions between the key "C" level players?
I have offered an opinion based on my thoughts and what I see shaping up in the IT arena, how leadership roles ... more

Enterprise Management

Feb. 22, 2012

Charlie Judy and 11 other people answered this question

When a company is in social media, is it important for the CEO to be socially active?

for me, this is all about "walking the talk." and if there's anyone in the organization who's walking the talk, it should be the CEO. more

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