Edward Ginzton helped change the course of history

There are a few things that we take for granted that once were the vision of a single individual. One of the greatest life-saving inventions of the 20th century was the result of one man’s perseverance to cure cancer. In 1997, the Silicon Valley Historical Association had the opportunity to interview Edward Ginzton, one of […]

Don’t let teaching moments pass you by

Most CEOs have an accumulation of business and life experiences that, in the eyes of their generally younger employees, could be classified as wisdom. A truly wise CEO will constantly appreciate how much they have yet to learn, and figure out how to do that (reading “The Power of Peers” is a good place to […]

Prepare for the next evolution of digital technology

The best CEOs are able to look ahead without losing focus on leading their organizations to high levels of performance today. Being able to see changes in their environment before they happen is the mark of visionary leaders. Whether they lead large companies or new ventures, visionary leaders recognize that if they’re not thinking about […]

Covenants: Employee engagement is critical to hospice mission

When employees are invested in their organization’s mission, they feel a sense of ownership. They take pride in their contributions and are devoted to helping deliver the highest quality of care to our patients, families and the community at large.

He spent 19 years preparing to be the leader at National Interstate Insurance

Tony J. Mercurio felt the change in how he was perceived before he officially took the reins as president and CEO at National Interstate Insurance. “People pay attention to you a little more,” says Mercurio, whose role shifted on May 5 from president and COO to president and CEO at the specialty property/casualty insurance group […]