In 2010, eBay embarked on a journey to bring more women into its top ranks. It found that commitment, measurement, and culture outweigh a business case and HR policies.

What makes a great CEO? Why do many star at one company yet fail at another? Why do some lose the magic as the company expands? The answer, of course, is different situations require different types of CEOs. To help identify the multiple characteristics of executives in this leading role, here are eight 'CEO types' and when to cast each one.

When Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe Systems last week agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to prevent the hiring of each other’s employees, they avoided having to testify in court and risk a public glimpse into their strategies. Yet, the case has provoked a heated debate on the damage that no-poaching agreements cause.

In a word, no! This infographic illustrates how boutique executive search firms such as Spectrum will build a strong, trusted and enduring relationship with you to better achieve your objectives.

A new study “Who’s Got Those Top Jobs?” by Wharton’s Peter Cappelli, together with IE Business School’s Monika Hamori and Rocio Bonet, explores the career paths and qualifications of the top 10 leaders in each of the Fortune 100 companies.

Group dynamics can lead otherwise sensible individuals to make (or agree to) decisions they might not come to on their own. Executives need to be on the lookout for group biases and their undesirable results.