Aug 22

Breaking down the CEO stereotype

posted by Peter Aceto under Culture, Leadership



When you hear of CEOs, you’re probably inclined to think of perks and corner offices. You might also consider the adjectives “greedy, aloof, and egocentric”. While in some cases this is warranted, I wonder about how much we like to … Continue reading

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Mar 21

This is Peter from ING DIRECT – how can I help?

posted by Peter Aceto under Leadership



No two CEO’s spend their days alike. Some take meetings, fly in private jets and hob-nob in fine restaurants. Others come to work in jeans and spend their days haggling over lease agreements. No right, no wrong, just different approaches … Continue reading

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Nov 1

Who owns the spotlight?

posted by Peter Aceto under Leadership



There’s much talk these days about the role a CEO plays in the overall brand of an organization. In fact, some research indicates that a CEO’s reputation accounts for up to 50 percent of the overall company’s reputation today. Which … Continue reading

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Oct 15

Why it matters to keep it real.

posted by Peter Aceto under Leadership



I had a mentor who once said to me “Peter, you can’t be a leader if you’re not fallible. You need to be authentic. No one will follow you if you’re too perfect.” He really made me think. Was I … Continue reading

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Sep 15

The many faces of leadership

posted by Peter Aceto under Leadership



I’ve always been fascinated by the topic of leadership. What does it take to be an effective leader? How do we cultivate leadership? I’m not the only one who is fascinated. The search to identify the characteristics or qualities of … Continue reading

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