CEO

On October 20, 2024, journalists from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) visited Zenith Steel Group (Huai’an) New Material Co., Ltd., located in Huai’an, Jiangsu Province, China. The company, designed to produce 1.6 million tonnes of ultrahigh-strength steel cords annually, primarily focuses on supplying materials for tire manufacturing. Once full production is achieved, it plans

I speak to CEO forums, key executive peer groups, and organizational teams across the globe to help them maximize the value of their group experience and lead high-performing, happier teams. The most rewarding part of my work is knowing that for the audience members, no matter how many leaders are in attendance, they take away

Leadership is not one-size-fits-all. Depending on the situation, there are times when you need to be more directive, while other moments call for motivation and empowerment. But if you’re looking to achieve sustainable success—the kind that builds teams that can thrive on their own—you need to think beyond just setting tasks and rewarding good performance. You

If your business is suffering from a lack of skilled workers, you are not alone. It is a pandemic, an arterial gift from COVID-19. As a small business owner and Managing Director of a recruitment firm, I am well accustomed to our hiring agony. Small businesses feel the magnitude of economic or external pressures tenfold.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos dismissed ongoing speculation about the streaming giant altering its upfront talent compensation model, assuring analysts on Thursday that the company is committed to its current approach. Sarandos stated that Netflix believes it has the right system in place and is not considering any changes to it. His comments came in response

In today’s fast-paced business environment, accountability is a key driver of success. Yet, many CEOs struggle to cultivate a culture where accountability is embedded into the DNA of their organization. When accountability is absent, inefficiencies, finger-pointing, and missed goals become all too common. On the other hand, when employees are empowered to take ownership of

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O) announced plans on Tuesday to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of a turnaround strategy led by its new CEO, Tim Wentworth. The pharmacy chain operator has been struggling with weak consumer spending and lower drug reimbursement rates. Despite these challenges, the company managed to narrowly surpass

The trio of executives who form the “Office of the CEO” at Paramount Global have secured improved compensation deals as they remain in their roles during the ongoing merger process with Skydance Media, which is expected to conclude in the first half of 2025. The group, consisting of co-CEOs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian

If you want to create lasting value and impact, stop competing and start collaborating. I left a global negotiation consulting firm to go out on my own. It wasn’t something I had planned, but after a leadership change, I found myself unable to work with the new general in charge. I went from being seen

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies must contend with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Navigating such unpredictable conditions demands more than conventional management approaches; it requires strategic thinking and the ability to foresee emerging trends. The concept of foresightedness becomes particularly relevant here, as entrepreneurial firms that can anticipate changes in the market and pivot accordingly are better

In 2024, female CEOs at large U.S. public companies surpassed their male counterparts in earnings, with median compensation for women in the S&P 500 reaching $16.4 million, compared to $15.6 million for men. Despite this pay gap in favor of women, the overall representation of female CEOs remains low, as women occupy only 7.9% of

Human resources (HR) is a vital aspect of all modern businesses, ensuring that the hiring and retention processes run smoothly for all employees. HR technology has redefined the way that many professionals support their businesses, and many are already adopting these practices in everyday operations. In fact, 1 in 3 human resources professionals are currently

CEOs are still struggling to move the needle on employee wellbeing. Deloitte reports that while 90% of C-suite executives believe they promote workplace wellbeing, only 60% of employees agree. More worryingly, overall employee wellbeing declined in 2023, with 41% of global workers still experiencing daily stress, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2024

Corporate board directors play a vital role in overseeing the direction and success of the companies they govern. Directors provide strategic oversight, foster accountability, and ensure the company operates in the best interests of both shareholders and stakeholders. With an ever-increasing range of strategic decisions that a board must oversee, selecting appropriately qualified individuals to

Legends never die ~ Shree Ratan Tata, an Industrialist, a thorough gentleman, and a beautiful soul, is no more at 86.  Ratan Tata was not just an industrialist but a visionary whose leadership transformed the landscape of Indian business. As the chairman of Tata Sons, he spearheaded the global expansion of the Tata Group, making

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, the role of data-driven human resources (HR) has become increasingly vital. For HR professionals, integrating data into HR practices is not merely a trend but a strategic necessity. Data-driven HR transforms how talent is managed, how people decisions are made, and how organisational goals are achieved. Data-driven HR leverages

Professionally speaking, my venture into the world of CEO Peer Advisory Groups began in the spring of 2010 after accepting a position to lead corporate communication at Vistage Worldwide. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Vistage had fallen off the national media stage, and the CEO wanted to raise the company’s profile, so

When CEOs set out to lead their teams to success, the focus often lands on strategy, resources, or hitting key performance indicators. But there’s one critical element that frequently gets overlooked: accountability. Without it, even the clearest strategies and best resources fall flat. Accountability ensures that teams not only know what’s expected of them but

Government data released on Monday revealed that over the past five years, 20 minors in South Korea have earned more than $74,119 annually as CEOs, including one child under the age of five. These findings have sparked concerns about the potential exploitation of inheritance tax loopholes. According to statistics from the National Health Insurance Service,

In the past four years, we have experienced many changes in how people work—a global pandemic, the great resignation, quiet quitting, political unrest, and so on. Many people are proving they can work from anywhere and be productive. This is great news for most, but the roller coaster of 2020 and beyond comes with a