Entries by First Sun Team

Leadership: Why You/Your Boss Lacks Emotional Intelligence…Whether You’re a Leader Now or May Become One, You Don’t Have to Succumb to This Trend

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Over the past century, the heartless, no-nonsense CEO has become something of an icon—and a cliché—in American society. Hollywood would have us believe that the Machiavellian chief exec is still alive and well. Whether it’s the Donald from The Apprentice or Jack Donaghy from 30 Rock, these eat-the-weak-for-breakfast-types seem to be as powerful as ever. […]

Strategy: 9 Predictions for the Search Industry in 2015…You Can Say What You Want About Google’s Motives/Morality/Evilness, but the Basic Fact of Their Power Does Raise Concerns

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It’s January, and a great time to offer some thoughts on what we might see this year. What follows are my predictions for 9 things to expect in the world of search in 2015: 1. We Will See Massive Expansion of Google’s Knowledge Graph: This is a one of the bigger areas of investment for […]

Leadership: The Future of the CFO…CEOs say Their CFOs don’t Understand/Assist Them With the Challenges that They Face With Running Their Organizations

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The title of chief financial officer may be a bit of a misnomer in the modern enterprise. For one thing, finance only begins to describe what the C-suite, shareholders and the rest of the business expects of a finance chief. CFOs are expected to play a more strategic role in the C-suite at the same […]

Leadership: Business New Year’s Resolutions Every Manager/CEO Should Make…Most are Personal Resolutions as 2015 begins ,but What About our Professional Ones?

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The act of setting new goals and resolutions permeates everyday culture during the year-end holiday season. Television and radio commercials, not to mention social media posts, remind us to make our personal resolutions as 2015 begins – but what about our professional ones? The New Year can offer Managers/CEOs a powerful catalyst for business growth. […]