Global CEO Forum

In the attic, on a Georgia summer day, I stared in disbelief as he began to drill a hole in the side of the ductwork. “What are you doing!?” I proclaimed, in a tone attempting to hide my shock. I meant it more as an, “Oh, that’s interesting, what are...

The Senior Vice President of Marketing of Snacking Inc. (fantasy name) is ready to submit the yearly plan for 2026, which in ‘old school’ Chicago marketing jargon is called the ‘annual contract’ with the shareholders and all internal stakeholders. Almost half a million US dollars and 6 months of work...

With search technology evolving at breakneck speed, law firms need marketing strategies that work today and continue delivering results tomorrow. Accel Marketing Solutions combines legal industry expertise with adaptable digital tactics to help firms grow consistently, no matter how the rules change. The agency has a unique approach and a...

Often decisions are made at a high level in an organisation and then cascade down through the layers. Unfortunately, not all people will leverage their Emotional Intelligence and go through the five steps of the EI process in every situation.  We can’t force people to be emotionally intelligent. We can’t...

While employee turnover rates declined to 18% in 2024 (from a record high of 26% in 2022 and 2023), there is no denying that high turnover can cause significant challenges for any business. From lost productivity due to onboarding and training new hires to the cost of recruiting, high turnover...

When a well-known CEO appeared in a viral video at a Coldplay concert, the world had plenty to say. But for many leaders, that flash of vulnerability hit close to home. Behind every high-performing CEO is a human navigating pressure, expectations, and the quiet cost of constantly showing up. Healthy work-life balance...

Launching and implementing a new change successfully requires details and plans — and while we are heavily focused on the process, we never forget the people.   The time has finally arrived to sell the change! For our emotional intelligence (EI), it’s about leveraging our motivation and drive. This is the...

How a Chicago-Area Bartender Turned HR Pro Found Her Role in Acting Bobbie Mangini didn’t take a straight road to the spotlight. Her journey has zigzagged through HR offices, behind bar counters, and across charity food pantries. But today, she’s walking into auditions in Los Angeles, armed with experience, grit,...

The Trump administration's industrial policy represents a branch of the broader conservative industrial policy framework. It reflects the expansion of conservative ideology, manifesting in both industrial and consumer sectors. As long as conservative ideology persists, industrial policies and consumption patterns driven by this ideological wave will continue to emerge, and...

With the world becoming increasingly concerned about climate change, it’s important to spend a few moments considering how this same principle applies to leadership. Are you the kind of leader who is more interested in the weather, or are you the kind of leader who is most interested in the...