Your approach to risk management and regulatory compliance is probably broken. Not because you don't have capable people working on these issues. Rather, you have been trying to manage cybersecurity, operational resilience, financial controls, supply chain risk, and ESG factors as separate initiatives while the underlying requirements shift faster than you can build...

Traditional executives have stayed fixated on quarterly results. However, elite CEOs are quietly rethinking what modern leadership demands and placing bold bets that traditional C-suites are missing the mark. When small mistakes lead to oversized consequences, and survival depends on agility, knowing your competitors’ priorities is a necessity. Here’s a look at...

In September 2025, Oracle promoted its co-CEOs under the watchful eye of Chairman Larry Ellison. The press dutifully praised this "visionary succession planning." Visionary. That's one word for it. Another might be: theater. Because real succession planning doesn't require the founder to stay on as chairman. Real succession planning means letting go of the wheel, not just loosening your...

At its core, executive leadership sets the strategic direction for the company and prepares it for long-term success. But when an executive brings scandal to their role, as can now be seen at Nestlé, the negative effects can be felt across the entire organization. Nestlé’s Leadership Crisis Nestlé’s recent leadership...

According to data from the global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, CEO turnover reached new heights in 2025. Departures in April of this year were up 70% from the same month last year. Whether the reasons are personal or professional, there’s no denying that executives are vacating top spots...

There’s a quiet crisis unfolding in the C-suite, one that too many CEOs and boards overlook until it shows up in missed forecasts, stalled projects, and underwhelming investor calls. The problem? The person holding the CFO title may not be a true chief financial officer. Instead, they may be a...

Key Takeaways:  CEO transitions significantly impact a company’s reputation and financial stability, as public opinion and media scrutiny amplify the stakes.  Strategic transparency and leveraging internal leadership strengths can help companies navigate the challenges of leadership changes effectively.  Reactive decisions driven by public pressure, as seen in Boeing’s case, can...

Labor strikes across the U.S. are a wake-up call for companies to rethink their workforce strategies. With employees taking irreplaceable expertise and years of experience with them, short-term fixes are no longer enough. To stay competitive, organizations must prioritize human capital, broaden success metrics beyond profits, and commit to long-term...