Ernest R. Twigg

Ernest R. Twigg is an award-winning senior executive advisor, author, and speaker at 1st Battalion, 11th Marines. He leads 850 employees and has consulted C-suites across industries to unleash the leadership potential in their employees. Ernest's insight is sought after and is codified in his book A Leader Provides and various magazine articles that transcribe military leadership into private-sector gains.

Ernest R. Twigg is an Executive Council member at the CEOWORLD magazine. You can follow him on LinkedIn.

C-Suite Insider

Veterans Are the Answer to Today’s Talent Shortage

Ernest R. TwiggC-Suite Insider

Walk into any boardroom, HR strategy session, or industry conference today and you’ll hear the same refrain: “We need to attract and retain top talent.” The talent shortage is no longer an abstract idea; it’s a hard economic reality. From construction sites to tech hubs, companies are struggling to recruit,...

Executive Agenda

Why Training Fails, and How to Make It Deliver Measurable Business Results

Ernest R. TwiggExecutive Agenda

CEOs: If your training isn’t tied directly to job execution, it’s not a development tool, it’s an expensive distraction. Every quarter, you ask the same question: Where are the inefficiencies, and how do we fix them? Your teams respond with performance dashboards, turnover metrics, and the occasional learning initiative. Somewhere...

C-Suite Insider

The Corporate Secret Door: How Private Equity Can Build Generational Prosperity

Ernest R. TwiggC-Suite Insider

For many, the path to generational wealth remains an elusive dream, shrouded in secrecy and reserved for an elite few. Yet, beyond the traditional routes of employment, real estate, and stock market investments, there lies a lesser-known but highly lucrative avenue: private equity. This "corporate secret door" has long been...

Special Reports

The Silent Architect: How Micro-Narratives Shape Organizational Culture

Ernest R. TwiggSpecial Reports

Four years ago, I stumbled upon what might be one of the most underrated yet powerful leadership tools in a CEO’s arsenal. It all started with my article, Why Leaders Can No Longer Ignore Their Employees’ Social Media Content, published in CEOWORLD magazine. The piece explored the rising influence of...

Boardroom Advisory

Magnetic Leadership: Attracting Top Talent Like a Boss

Ernest R. TwiggBoardroom Advisory

Don’t settle for adopting a leadership style that just keeps the workforce from staging a mass exodus out the back door. Why aim for “meh” when you can wield a leadership vibe so irresistible it pulls top talent toward you like moths to a flame—or, better yet, like metal filings...

CEO Insider

Leadership Spotlight: Carlos Gallardo

Ernest R. TwiggCEO Insider

Carlos Gallardo is not your typical Vice President of Human Resources. While many executives spend their days behind desks, Carlos takes a hands-on approach—one that brings him directly to the heart of the organization. When not working remotely, he joins front-line leaders for branch visits and ride-alongs, experiencing their daily...

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Executive Roundtable

Leading Through Crisis: The Crucial Role of Emotional Intelligence

Ernest R. TwiggExecutive Roundtable

In 2006, at an undisclosed location in Iraq, my convoy came under relentless ambush. The sheer intensity of the assault left us momentarily stunned. Our Patrol Leader (PL), overwhelmed by the chaos, froze, causing our convoy to halt directly in the enemy’s engagement area. Amid the confusion, one of our...

Boardroom Advisory

Building High-Performing Teams: Strategies from the Battlefield to the Boardroom

Ernest R. TwiggBoardroom Advisory

As a former Marine Corps Scout Sniper Team Leader, building high-performing teams wasn't just an ideal—it was a matter of survival. In the crucible of combat, where the fog of war obscures clarity and complexity reigns, cohesion and peak performance are paramount. This experience instilled in me a deep understanding...

CEO Insider

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CHESS

Ernest R. TwiggCEO Insider

Any leader concerned with employee engagement understands that the process is not always fun and games. On the contrary, one of the most challenging endeavors a leader can undertake is sparking passion in people for the role they perform. Moreover, the process becomes exponentially complex when you add developing employees’...

Special Reports

Retaining your Workforce During Difficult Times

Ernest R. TwiggSpecial Reports

Small and large businesses find themselves knee-deep in a severe pandemic. Sure, COVID-19 has created chaos across industries, but I’m referring to the great resignation. AKA “The Big Quit.” You know, the one where your most dependable and productive employees just pick up and leave. That one. According to a...

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Ernest R. Twigg

Veterans Are the Answer to Today’s Talent Shortage

Why Training Fails, and How to Make It Deliver Measurable Business Results

The Corporate Secret Door: How Private Equity Can Build Generational Prosperity

The Silent Architect: How Micro-Narratives Shape Organizational Culture

Magnetic Leadership: Attracting Top Talent Like a Boss

Leadership Spotlight: Carlos Gallardo

Leading Through Crisis: The Crucial Role of Emotional Intelligence

Building High-Performing Teams: Strategies from the Battlefield to the Boardroom

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CHESS

Retaining your Workforce During Difficult Times

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