Appendix

Research Design and Directions for Future Research

The findings in this study are based on interviews and discussions with thirty-six CEOs on three continents (see table I-1)—fifteen in the United States, two in Canada, fifteen in Europe, and four in India. In some cases, their participation included many conversations over a number of years, as well as contributing to several CEO round-table discussion forums that we have hosted; at a minimum, it consisted of a one- to two-hour face-to-face interview.

Sample Selection

Our sample of CEOs is purposive. Initially, we were seeking CEOs who would be thoughtful about the leadership challenges of creating lasting organizations that are high performing and that achieve high levels of commitment ...

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