“If you cannot communicate in today’s world with all stakeholders, then you will fail – and some have failed. So we think fundamentally that relationship-building, pragmatism, agility defines who these longer-term CEOs are.”
What makes a long-term CEO? Clarke Murphy (Russell Reynolds Associates) joins the podcast to discuss the attributes that make executive leaders effective at driving long-term outcomes. Topics include:
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What factors are contributing to the steady decline in CEO tenure.
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How frequent turnover at the executive level affects companies’ ability to implement long-term plans – and what it means for investors.
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How successful companies are building diverse and well-rounded boards of directors.
About Clarke Murphy
Clarke Murphy is the Chief Executive Officer of Russell Reynolds Associates and serves on the Board of Directors. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he was the Global Leader of the firm’s CEO/Board Services Practice. Clarke has over 30 years of experience in the executive recruiting industry and joined Russell Reynolds Associates in 1988. Now based in New York, he also worked in the firm’s Frankfurt and London offices.
About Russell Reynolds Associates
Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leader in assessment, recruitment and succession planning for boards of directors, chief executive officers and key roles within the C-suite. Learn more.
