Nordstrom appointed Cathy R. Smith as chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 29. Interim CFO Michael Maher will remain with the company through June 16 to facilitate the transition. Cathy R ...

Disney, Starbucks, P&G, Microsoft, GE, Ford, Twitter, Dell, Nike, and scores of other marquee companies in their prime have stumbled painfully in CEO transitions. And we may see more stumbles to ...

2. Design A 90-Day Feedback Loop That Includes Everyone. Create a 90-day plan for socializing the new CEO within the company. This should include a listening tour and other opportunities for ...