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Caroline Litchfield, serving as EVP & CFO of Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK), conducted a sale of 38,291 shares of the company on February 14, 2024, as disclosed in a recent filing with the SEC. On the day of the insider’s most recent sale, Merck & Co. Inc. shares were valued at $125.5, translating

CEO peer advisory groups and forums convene to help their members become better leaders and run healthier companies. The members engage in an active learning environment that prizes psychological safety and confidentiality so they can freely draw upon each other’s various perspectives and rich experiences. Sharing opportunities or challenges in an open forum is an

In a strategic maneuver, Jeff Bezos has recently divested 12 million shares of Amazon stock, raking in approximately $2 billion. This move aligns with a plan outlined by the company earlier in February, wherein Bezos intends to sell off a total of 50 million shares by year’s end, valued at around $8.5 billion in total.

You want your working culture to say something about your organization. But what is it saying right now? Companies with a thriving and supportive workplace boast better performance. In 2022, almost half of the more culture-forward organizations experienced a significant increase in revenue, much higher than the 9% of their more conventional peers. What’s more,

We are experiencing a CEO leadership crisis—with limited information as to why. US CEO exits were at historic rates in 2023. 1914 CEOs departed, a 55% increase compared to 2022. “No reason given” was the top reason provided for 33% of exits in the Challenger, Gray and Christmas CEO turnover report, more than quadruple the

In the evolving landscape we all work within, leadership has undergone a profound transformation. The world has changed and so have we. With so much going on, we need to be mindful of our energy and that of others and not just our physical energy but our energy across the five key facets that make

Within the echelons of Canadian affluence resides David Thomson, the nation’s preeminent tycoon, successfully maintaining his pinnacle status in the year 2023. As the helmsman of Thomson Reuters, a multinational conglomerate specializing in media and information, his wealth stands as a testament to his influential position. The fiscal tapestry of 2023 unfolded to reveal a

Amidst the ongoing surge in Amazon’s shares, which have already witnessed a remarkable 15% increase this year, the founder of the e-commerce giant, Jeff Bezos, is poised to capitalize on the flourishing trend. In a significant move, Amazon has disclosed that Bezos is contemplating the sale of up to 50 million shares of the company

As the CEO of a company, successfully juggling the diverse responsibilities of executive leadership and project management can seem like a daunting task. This guide is designed to provide insights and strategies to help you strike a productive balance.  In the upcoming sections, we will explore: The challenges of managing both roles In Which Scenario

Human resource departments are bedeviled by the scourge of addiction. It is estimated that 10% of Americans are suffering from some form of a debilitating addictive disorder. Many millions of dollars have been spent attempting to treat valuable employees struggling with addiction, only to result in frequent and heart-breaking failures. Doctors now view addiction as

As a CEO of a growing company, you’re accountable for everything that happens – and doesn’t happen – in your organization. Most CEOs take this commitment very seriously, and it serves them well. But the challenge is that many CEOs confuse this with believing they are responsible for everything.  Even CEOs who have mastered the

As a working Mother who led thousands of working Moms for the past few years, I’ve experienced the benefits of creating an environment where they can thrive. It’s a win for working Moms, who can contribute their best for customers and colleagues. And for the organization, which can attract and retain top talent and gain

As global leaders gather at Davos, the pressing need for genuine leadership comes to focus amid widespread discontent with institutions. With an astounding four billion seemingly dissatisfied individuals set to cast their votes this year, this serves as a resounding wake-up call for those in positions of power. Upon departing Davos with your grand ideas,

In a recent article for CEOWORLD magazine, I wrote about making 2024 the year you substitute setting (and often failing to achieve) New Year’s Resolutions for choosing one word to frame the year you want to experience. A word that will act as your true north so that you stay on track. A word that aligns

Work. Is it a long-term career? A personal duty? A means to an end? A source of fulfillment? In short, each option is correct, as each option characterizes a different generational understanding of the workplace — from Baby Boomers and Traditionalists to Millenials and Gen Zers. Such differences in perspective are often referred to as

As a kid, I was fascinated with mythology, Greek, Roman, and Norse. I couldn’t get enough of Zeus, Neptune, Thor, and their companion gods and goddesses. In reading the stories, I was fascinated by fate and the gods’ role. When I asked my high school teacher which of the two was the prevailing force, she

Earlier this month I met with an industry analyst who shared an astonishing fact: a Top 10 Fortune 500 company recently built an in-house workforce analytics solution — and had 7,000 employees assigned to manage it. That’s right, seven thousand. The question many people would ask is, why are they trying to build their own

In the 160,000 years that Homo sapiens have existed, our species has seen the rise and demise of genius millions of times over. And yet, despite those centuries of experience, the exact formula for genius remains an enigma to this day. The uncertainty and mystification that surround this concept lead C-suite executives to ask time

Have you ever felt like you’re speaking into the void in a hybrid meeting? You’re not alone. The shift to hybrid workplaces has introduced a unique set of challenges in communication and collaboration. The goal? To make the office worth the commute, and the virtual connection minimally distant from the physical one, requires investment into

A world beset with continued challenges.  According to the International Monetary Fund, global recovery remains subdued, with growing regional divergences and little room for economic policy mishaps. The baseline forecast expects global growth to slow from 3.5 percent in 2022 to 3.0 percent in 2023 and 2.9 percent in 2024, well below the historical (2000–19)