Today's NYTimes has a funny piece on Thanksgiving, urging readers to be CEO – define a vision, and delegate most of the work. It's tongue-in-cheek but has some kernels of truth.
But beware, the "organizing to execute" style
of management can be exhausting, though, and runs the risk of everyone talking for years to come about what a control freak you are.
A looser, more style, "organizing to innovate" has less predictable results but will likely result in a happier crowd.
The reader comments on this particular article are amusing as well. Check them out here.
And of course, you can always elect to be a guest rather than CEO of your holiday!
During her time at Glenbrook, Erin focused on client engagements in business payments, cross-border transactions, bill payment, and the intersection of corporate finance, banking, and ERP/accounting. She has nearly twenty years of experience leading increasingly complex payment initiatives for corporate clients and advising financial institutions and payment technologists on the development of their payment capabilities.
Erin is also the founder of Forte Financial, a consulting firm focused on corporate finance efficiency, technology, and process improvement. She is a past president of the Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco and also a two-term past president of the San Francisco Treasury Management Association. Erin is no longer with Glenbrook, but contributed greatly during her time at the firm.