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Why CEO’s Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top and How to Manage Them

Posted in Board Of Intellectual Capital, boic, Ethics & Integrity, Gerbsman Partners, Intellectual capital, tagged , , , on November 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »

By David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo

If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them:

  • Arrogance—you think that you’re right, and everyone else is wrong.
  • Melodrama—you need to be the center of attention
  • Volatility—you’re subject to mood swings.
  • Excessive Caution — you’re afraid to make decisions.
  • Habitual Distrust — you focus on the negatives.
  • Aloofness — you’re disengaged and disconnected.
  • Mischievousness — you believe that rules are made to be broken.
  • Eccentricity — you try to be different just for the sake of it.
  • Passive Resistance — what you say is not what you really believe.
  • Perfectionism — you get the little things right and the big things wrong.
  • Eagerness to Please — you try to win the popularity contest.

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Secrets of Success – an excerpt from “ Good Guys Wear BLACK” – the Life and Times of a Crisis Manager “

Posted in Board Of Intellectual Capital, Ethics & Integrity, Gerbsman Partners on March 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Secrets of Success – an excerpt from “ Good Guys Wear BLACK” – the Life and Times of a Crisis Manager “

Over the past 40 years, I have learned and hopefully executed the characteristics for success, outlined below, in good and turbulent times. They are tried and true.

1.  Have Ethics and Integrity – Be Dependable and Responsible

2.  Attitude – Always, Always be Positive

3.  Desire – Have the desire to do the Best You Can

4.  Consistency – Be consistent in good times and challenging times

5.  Ability – Keep on learning- develop new skills – continue your education – listen and most important, it is OK to say “I don’t know” and “I need help”.

6. Take Action and Risks – Don’t be afraid to make mistakes- that is how you learn, that is how you grow

7. Communicate – Communicate – Communicate – People will tell you when to stop communicating and more important, keep interested parties in the loop and you will be respected by all.

8. Listen – one of the hardest things to do, however we all learn something and grow when we listen

9. Always focus on #1 above, nothing else matters.  Have ETHICS and INTEGRITY. Be DEPENDABLE and take RESPONSIBILITY for your actions.

Interestingly, when I lecture at various MBA programs this topic is well received by students.  Comments range from “I am glad this is being discussed” to “Its good to know these values are still important to success”.

In today’s Turbulent Times, hopefully the guidance above will provide a road to success, performance and happiness.

Best

Steve Gerbsman

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