20th Century CEO vs. 21st Century CEO

Having just finished Poke the Box by Seth Godin and now diving into Start With Why by Simon Sinek, I’m thinking a lot about my experiences, education, and feelings on the differences between old school and new school leadership.

Here’s a few:

1. A 20th century CEO reports to his/her employees. A 21st century CEO inspires his/her employees.

2. A 20th century CEO plans for the quarter. A 21st century CEO executes today.

3. A 20th century CEO controls information. A 21st century CEO shares information.

4. A 20th century CEO hears feedback. A 21st century CEO listens to feedback.

5. A 20th century CEO disappears for days at a time. A 21st century CEO communicates his/her whereabouts.

6. A 20th century CEO thinks blogs and tweets are stupid. A 21st century CEO blogs and tweets.

7. A 20th century CEO focuses on what. A 21st century CEO focuses on why.

8. A 20th century CEO sells a product. A 21st century CEO tells a story.

9. A 20th century CEO ignores new ideas. A 21st century CEO welcomes new ideas.

10. A 20th century CEO slows progress down with unwanted/unnecessary processes. A 21st century CEO makes you GO GO GO.

What are your thoughts on the subject?


Awesome product roadmaps

Why don’t more companies do this? It’s fascinating!

Kickball, my iPhone Foursquare/Twitter/Facebook app:

http://gorlochs.com/apps/kickball/roadmap/

Calvetica, my iPhone calendar app:

http://calvetica.com/planvetica.html

Dialvetica, my iPhone dialer:

http://dialvetica.com/planvetica.html

Are there any I’m missing?


Bling Nation rebranding: When I started at iControl Networks in the summer of 2006, I noticed a nearby company called Bling Nation. The entrance was always dark and I never saw anyone enter or leave the building. I assumed it was a failed startup and no one bothered to take the sign down. Now, more than three years later, there’s a beautiful new sign and website. Also, and this is even more exciting, a few local businesses are using their product to accept payments. I really do live in an awesome valley.

Bling Nation rebranding:

When I started at iControl Networks in the summer of 2006, I noticed a nearby company called Bling Nation. The entrance was always dark and I never saw anyone enter or leave the building. I assumed it was a failed startup and no one bothered to take the sign down.

Now, more than three years later, there’s a beautiful new sign and website. Also, and this is even more exciting, a few local businesses are using their product to accept payments.

I really do live in an awesome valley.