Author Archives: Blaine Millet

Innovation is “Hot Topic” for everyone

We had the privilege of having David Allen, Executive Vice President of McKinstry speak to our packed house of CEOs last week and as usual, it was both entertaining and insightful. There were many highlights, which we will continue to share in subsequent blog posts, that focused on real world examples of how McKinstry is…

Half of all CEOs feel isolated and lonely at the top

Sometimes timing is in your favor – it is for us at CEOtoCEO and the recent launch of our CEO Discussion Group and CEO Innovation Teams thanks to a recent survey report by RHR International.  I first saw this story talked about on the Chief Executive site and upon further reading found some amazing statistics…

Employee turnover: A good or bad thing?

At our CEOtoCEO breakfast we had the privelege of hearing from several CEOs and Leaders about why their companies were voted some of the best to work for in the Seattle area.  It was great to hear all the different perspectives and ideas that make these some great companies to work for. John Rubino, President…

How many “Four Thinkers” work in your organization?

At the start of the July CEOtoCEO Breakfast John Hartman asked the 52 CEOs attending, “What are some of the qualities and characteristics of your best employees?” As with most CEOs, they aren’t shy so a number of responses rang out.  They  were great responses and were covering just about every area you could think…

Do I really want to go in there?

Did you ever drive into the parking lot of a place you worked and not want to go in?  We probably all have.  I don’t know about you but I recall driving up to a couple of places I worked feeling frustrated and less than motivated, to say the least.  I became preoccupied with getting…