CEO Talk Radio

Management Teams: Consultant and author, Marie McIntyre, shares some of the most significant ideas and thoughts contained within her book, “The Management Team Handbook: Five Key Strategies For Maximizing Group Performance.” During our conversation, she identifies the characteristics of a well-performing management team and contrasts these characteristics with those of more dysfunctional teams, how to determine the individual composition of the team and when specific team members may need to be replaced, and, of course, her five key strategies for maximizing group performance… strategic goals, extensive networks, collaborative relationships, effective information processing, and focused action. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

20/20 Foresight: Former McKinsey & Company Associate Principle (and current Vice Dean of the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business), Hugh Courtney, explains that managers should approach uncertainty more systematically. Most senior executives either ignore potential problems or try to map them out in excruciating detail. Hugh explains that the better approach is to classify risk (e.g., a relatively clear future, a range of possibilities or true ambiguity) and hone a strategy based on a checklist he provides for each category. During this episode, Hugh explains how… ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Meeting Excellence: Glenn Parker joins us to discuss the principles contained within his book, “Meeting Excellence: 33 Tools to Lead Meetings That Get Results.” During our discussion, Glenn explains how to decide when meetings may – and may not – be appropriate, how to best prepare to lead and participate in a meeting, how to most effectively manage the meeting itself, and how to make sure that the meeting has the most impact following its conclusion. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Better Under Pressure: Justin Menkes, a partner with executive search firm Stern Stuart, discusses the research and experience that underlie his recent Harvard Business Review Press book, “Better Under Pressure: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best of Themselves and Others.” Drawing on in-depth interviews with sixty CEOs from an array of industries and performance data from two hundred other leaders, Justin shows that great executives strive relentlessly to maximize their own potential—as well as stoke their people’s innate thirst for their own triumphs. To do so, they draw on a set of three essential and rare attributes: (1) Realistic optimism: They recognize the risks threatening their organization’s survival—and their own failings—while remaining confident in their ability to have an impact. (2) Subservience to purpose: They dedicate themselves to pursuing a noble cause and win their team’s commitment to that cause. (3) Finding order in chaos: They find clarity amid the many variables affecting their business by culling data and forming the conclusions that matter most to the company. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. FEEDBACK: Listeners are encouraged to leave positive feedback on iTunes and other podcast directories. If you have additional comments, suggestions for improvement, or specific guests you’d like to see appear on CEO Talk Radio, please call our toll-free number at (800) 673-0313 or write our host and producer, Robert G. Barnwell, directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com. FYI: Listener feedback MAY be replayed or cited on future episodes. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Decision Making Hurdles: Michael Mauboussin, the Chief Investment Strategist at Legg Mason Capital Management and an adjunct professor of finance at Columbia Business School, talks about the experience and suggestions contained within his book “Think Twice: Harnessing the Power of Counter-intuition.” He describes a disciplined approach to decision-making that can significantly reduce costly mistakes. It involves anticipating common mental traps, recognizing these traps or mistakes in context, and applying the right mental tools to shape better decisions. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. FEEDBACK: Listeners are encouraged to leave positive feedback on iTunes and other podcast directories. If you have additional comments, suggestions for improvement, or specific guests you’d like to see appear on CEO Talk Radio, please call our toll-free number at (800) 673-0313 or write our host and producer, Robert G. Barnwell, directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com. FYI: Listener feedback MAY be replayed or cited on future episodes. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Warren Bennis: Warren is widely regarded as the father of contemporary leadership thought and joins us to speak about his two books “Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life of Leadership” and “An Invented Life: Reflections on Leadership and Change.” During the course of our conversation, he shares many of the defining moments, or crucibles, of his life as well as the evolution of his thoughts around management and leadership. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. FEEDBACK: Listeners are encouraged to leave positive feedback on iTunes and other podcast directories. If you have additional comments, suggestions for improvement, or specific guests you’d like to see appear on CEO Talk Radio, please call our toll-free number at (800) 673-0313 or write our host and producer, Robert G. Barnwell, directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com. FYI: Listener feedback MAY be replayed or cited on future episodes. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Seven Strategy Questions: Robert Simons, the Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, joins us to talk about his recent book “Seven Strategy Questions: A Simple Approach for Better Execution.” During the course of our conversation, he explains the importance of the seven questions and how they serve to develop a strong competitive strategy as well as their role in execution. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. FEEDBACK: Listeners are encouraged to leave positive feedback on iTunes and other podcast directories. If you have additional comments, suggestions for improvement, or specific guests you’d like to see appear on CEO Talk Radio, please call our toll-free number at (800) 673-0313 or write our host and producer, Robert G. Barnwell, directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com. FYI: Listener feedback MAY be replayed or cited on future episodes. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Alchemy of Growth: Mehrdad Baghai joins us to discuss his book, The Alchemy of Growth: Practical Insights for Building the Enduring Enterprise, which he coauthored with former fellow McKinsey & Company colleagues Steve Coley and David White. Mehrdad explains how to protect the company’s core business while fueling profitable growth with new markets, products and services. In addition to discussing more immediate or short-term opportunities for profitable growth, Mehrdad also explains the importance of fostering and expanding innovative ideas for longer-term growth and prosperity. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. FEEDBACK: Listeners are encouraged to leave positive feedback on iTunes and other podcast directories. If you have additional comments, suggestions for improvement, or specific guests you’d like to see appear on CEO Talk Radio, please call our toll-free number at (800) 673-0313 or write our host and producer, Robert G. Barnwell, directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com. FYI: Listener feedback MAY be replayed or cited on future episodes. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Competing by Design: Dr. David Nadler joins us for the second of a two-part series to discuss his book “Competing by Design: The Power of Organizational Architecture.” As the world emerges from a U.S. centric market and economy, traditional competitive advantages are fleeting as global competition, uncertainty and consistent change define the landscape. In such an environment, the ability to design an organizational architecture that incorporates corporate structure, workplace culture, and employee motivation may be one of the few lasting sources of competitive advantage. Dr. Nalder explains the difference between design and architecture, the strategic importance of design and provides some insight on how to best recognize when existing design needs to be improved and some of the questions we need to ask ourselves when considering alternative organizational designs. Dr. Nadler was the founder and former CEO of Delta Consulting which eventually merged with Mercer Consulting (now Oliver Wyman) to form Mercer Delta Consulting, which he also led as CEO and chairman, and is currently the Vice Chairman of Marsh & McLennan, a $12.0 billion professional services company. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. FEEDBACK: Listeners are encouraged to leave positive feedback on iTunes and other podcast directories. If you have additional comments, suggestions for improvement, or specific guests you’d like to see appear on CEO Talk Radio, please call our toll-free number at (800) 673-0313 or write our host and producer, Robert G. Barnwell, directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com. FYI: Listener feedback MAY be replayed or cited on future episodes. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Champions of Change: Dr. David Nadler – Vice Chairman of Marsh & McLennan Companies and founder of Delta Consulting – joins us again for another 2-part episode. During this episode, David discusses the accelerating pace of change confronting senior leadership, some of the common challenges and barriers to strategic change, and offers listeners several practical thoughts on how to make strategic change management an embedded source of competitive advantage in their own companies. Dr. Nadler was the founder and former CEO of Delta Consulting which eventually merged with Mercer Consulting (now Oliver Wyman) to form Mercer Delta Consulting, which he also led as CEO and chairman, and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of Marsh & McLennan, a $12.0 billion professional services company. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. FEEDBACK: Listeners are encouraged to leave positive feedback on iTunes and other podcast directories. If you have additional comments, suggestions for improvement, or specific guests you’d like to see appear on CEO Talk Radio, please call our toll-free number at (800) 673-0313 or write our host and producer, Robert G. Barnwell, directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com. FYI: Listener feedback MAY be replayed or cited on future episodes. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Key Performance Indicators - Eps. 041 CEO Talk Radio Key Performance Indicators: David Parmenter – a New Zealand-based leading author, speaker and consultant on a variety of finance and management issues – joins us to discuss the thoughts and suggestions contained within his book, “Key Performance Indicators: Developing, Implementing, and Using Winning KPIs.” During the discussion, [...]

Strategy & The Board - Eps. 040 CEO Talk Radio Strategy Role of Boards: Ken Daly, President and CEO of the National Association of Corporate Directors, joins us in the conclusion of a two-episode program to discuss the board of directors’ role in strategy development and execution. During this episode Ken (i) shares observations on the [...]

Your First Board Seat: Ken Daly, President and CEO of the National Association of Corporate Directors, joins us in the first of a special two-part program on boards to discuss how to secure and succeed in your first corporate board seat. During this episode, Ken (i) identifies what boards are looking for in new directors, (ii) explains how professionals can best develop the skills and knowledge necessary to serve as a board member, (iii) shares some ideas on how to market yourself as a board candidate and best gain the attention of board nominating committees, and (iv) offers suggestions on success during your first critical year as a new board member. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A pdf transcript of this episode is available (or will be made available shortly) for download at robertgbarnwell.com. In addition, listeners are invited to explore the many executive briefings, whitepapers, case studies and other information and tools available (no registration required) at robertgbarnwell.com. FEEDBACK: Listeners are encouraged to leave positive feedback on iTunes and other podcast directories. If you have additional comments, suggestions for improvement, or specific guests you’d like to see appear on CEO Talk Radio, please call our toll-free number at (800) 673-0313 or write our host and producer, Robert G. Barnwell, directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com. FYI: Listener feedback MAY be replayed or cited on future episodes. CONSULTING SERVICES: On a limited basis and subject to availability, professor Barnwell is pleased to work with the senior leadership of companies undergoing significant strategic or enterprise-wide change. Clients are typically multi-national corporations or the large subsidiaries of such companies with revenues in excess of $250.0 million. If you would like to learn more about Professor Barnwell and his services, please visit robertgbarnwell.com or email Robert directly at Robert@robertgbarnwell.com.

Robert G. Barnwell, Guest - Eps. 038 CEO Talk Radio Robert Barnwell, Guest: British news professional Philip Rose fills in as substitute host to interview Professor Robert Barnwell, the regular producer and host of “CEO Talk Radio” and “CFO Talk Radio,” about (i) his professional experience and career, (ii) the history of his role as producer [...]

Pricing Strategies - Eps. 037 CEO Talk Radio Pricing Strategies: Georg Tacke, CEO of global consultancy, Simon Kucher & Partners, joins us to discuss the power or pricing in driving increased revenues, profitability, cash flow and, ultimately, market capitalization. He shares some startling details on the power of both modest increases and decreases in pricing and [...]