Because all business goals are supported by technology in some way, company leaders need to have perspective on, a vision for, and competencies in technology to feel comfortable making technology-related decisions as they relate to marketing, security, and more. This leads to one vital question all CEOs must answer: Are you recruiting your C-suite to…
Some of the greatest lessons our parents teach us aren’t delivered as family-friendly sitcom monologues, with a sentimental soundtrack playing in the background. Instead, they often come in more mundane moments, as we watch their lives unfold everyday. My biological parents divorced when I was five years old, and discovered new mates early, so I…
Along with the rise in popularity of the online profile have also come rampant declarations of “The resume is dead!” Though LinkedIn’s quest to serve as the next-generation resume — digital, readily accessible and easily updatable — may be a hit for many job seekers, it seriously misses the mark for senior-level executives. Why? Because it’s…
People choose to blog for a variety of reasons, ranging from having a creative outlet to aiming for direct business and marketing objectives. A C-suite executive has business insights (hopefully) that many will find interesting, and if he or she can put those ideas into consistently engaging posts that educate, inform, and inspire readers, then…
Inspired by a story about the Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic, the name Lantern Partners has significant meaning to those of us at the company. As the ancient tale goes, Diogenes — a philosopher who was skeptical about the existence of truthful people – was well known for wandering about Athens in broad daylight…
The results of a new study from Strategy& show that the senior-level executive market is on the upswing. Here are the numbers: In 2010, 11.6 percent of the 2,500 largest public companies in the world replaced their CEOs. In 2011, the percentage jumped 2.6 percentage points to 14.2 percent, according to information on the CEO Succession…
This week, companies arrived in Washington, D.C., to promote their interest and involvement in providing pro bono services to non-profits. The forum, hosted by the White House, celebrates a national movement to drive the mission of non-profits utilizing the knowledge and experience of corporations. Lantern Partners is one of the first 200 companies to take the…
When companies are interviewing executive candidates, hiring managers look for many particular skills and qualities before selecting a new hire. Some executive qualities, however, seem to be overlooked and undervalued. Here’s a list of four important qualities that are often overlooked during the process of executive recruitment. Passion People tend to be more successful in…
I had the pleasure of attending the 60th annual management conference for the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business on Friday, May 11. The keynote panel on Energy was interesting, but the breakout panel on entrepreneurship was phenomenal. It was moderated by Steven Kaplan, a University of Chicago professor known for his leadership in…
High expectations rest on the shoulders of newly hired executives joining the C-suite of a company. Execs need to possess brilliance, come up with groundbreaking ideas, maintain a solid commitment to the company, keep up a competitive work ethic, and display a knack for effectively motivating and managing company employees. On top of it all,…
