Shane Kinkennon

Oct 14, 2024 | theceomagazine.com | Shane Kinkennon

One of the more meaningful compliments I’ve received in my career came from my boss and CEO late in 2017 when he told me, “You have a knack for being the kind of leader who people really want to follow.”It was high praise from an extremely popular, decent guy with a legion of loyal followers. Yet it wasn’t until my transition into executive coaching in 2020 that I fully appreciated what the boss was conveying to me that crisp fall day.

Oct 1, 2024 | theceomagazine.com | Shane Kinkennon

The scenario I’m about to describe is easy to picture because we’ve all been there. Imagine you are sat in a management team meeting where everyone’s buttoned up and the atmosphere is formal. Then out of the blue, a team member’s usual business-like demeanor cracks. The teammate’s face becomes flush, their brow furrows, body language tightens and their tone of voice gains an edge. They become defensive or frustrated and then perhaps withdraw.

Jul 20, 2023 | shanekinkennon.medium.com | Shane Kinkennon

When two people who are both leaders for the same business don't trust one another, the chances of that business gaining an edge stink. Do I overstate? Take a moment to contemplate the degree to which you've witnessed highly effective, accomplished people, maybe even yourself, exist in a perpetual deep mistrust of a close colleague.

Jan 23, 2023 | seniorexecutive.com | Shane Kinkennon

Note: This article was published as part of the Senior Executive Creator paid contributor program. In an ideal world, every CEO would be gifted with a C-suite of people who are terrific by any measure—a team that consistently drives performance, delivers results, and contributes positively to a culture that wins by bringing out the best in its people.