Mark Feigen
CEO advisor and author of a Harvard Business Review piece on co-CEOs; provides research-based perspective advocating the co-CEO model.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 51min
559. Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One?
Mark Feigen, a CEO advisor, and Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO of BlackBerry, explore the intriguing dynamics of co-CEOs. They discuss how dual leadership can enhance organizational performance and decision-making, featuring successes and failures from real-world examples. The conversation touches on the benefits of collaboration and the potential challenges like conflict and indecisiveness. Insights from programming practices also reveal interesting parallels, prompting a reevaluation of traditional hierarchies in the corporate landscape.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 48min
Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? (Update)
Mark Feigen, CEO advisor and co-author of a transformative study, highlights that companies with co-CEOs saw nearly 40% higher shareholder returns. Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO of BlackBerry, shares gripping stories of his partnership, discussing its strengths and eventual breakdown. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld critiques the co-CEO model, emphasizing risks like role confusion. They also explore how co-leadership could succeed—using innovative strategies and clear communication—and debate the future of this leadership style in large firms.
