You’ve all seen those nifty "Google is hiring" ads that show cute childhood pictures. I’ve applied online and await that offer letter. We can skip that interview stuff. Finding that "next Microsoft" is so 1995. After all, google is now a common dictionary verb! Maybe it’s time to find the "next google", some new disruptive idea and requiring a "next google" type leader. Then again, maybe Google will quickly send me that offer letter and someday I will be Google’s CEO? I certainly have the drive, passionate focus on customer listening and satisfaction, dynamic problem solving, networking ability and creative "big picture" analytical skills to do it! Got an amazing idea that needs visionary leadership? Maybe you and I should speak about management teams and strategy...

The era of the micro-specialist is about to abruptly end. Broad, visionary and generalist skills will be needed as search now merges offline with mobile, LBS, RFID and user authentication technologies. Big picture leaders with the vision to connect disparate data sets will change the world in a dynamic problem-solving environment is what is essential to dominance. In the 21st century, you need to back up viral marketing with unique retention efforts, flawless execution, customer listening and innovation. These are the quotes to live by.. Otherwise, significant brand damage can result. Many financial services folks have demonstrated the right skill set combination to lead disruptive Internet technologies. I'm sure you can think of others please tell me about those folks and that the world wants from the current and "next google" CEO...

Email : dave AT nextgoogleceo DOT com