BayCom overhauls senior leadership team amid strategic pivot
BayCom Corp., a $2.6B‑asset bank, announced an abrupt overhaul of its senior leadership, replacing its long‑time CEO, COO and CFO with three former PacWest Bancorp executives. William Black will serve as executive vice‑chairman, Christopher Baron as CEO, and Kevin Thompson as CFO, signaling a shift toward organic growth and a western‑regional focus.

The video argues that rapid sales growth hinges on turning the go‑to‑market function into a repeatable system rather than relying on ad‑hoc tactics. Executives must embed a culture of excellence and accountability, ensuring every team member buys into a unified framework. Key insights include pinpointing the handful of top‑performing reps, extracting their most effective actions, and codifying those behaviors into a standardized process. The speaker stresses that while individual sales styles remain valuable, a high‑level outline provides consistency and scalability. He acknowledges inevitable pushback from reps accustomed to personal methods, but counters that leaders should present the system as an empowering scaffold, not a rigid overhaul. By demonstrating genuine care for reps’ success, leaders can foster adoption and mitigate resistance. For business owners and sales leaders, adopting this systematic approach promises faster revenue growth, clearer performance metrics, and a resilient sales culture capable of scaling as the company expands.
Five9 announced the hiring of Jay Lee as its new chief marketing and growth officer. Lee will integrate marketing, analytics and revenue operations to speed AI‑powered customer‑experience initiatives. The move signals Five9’s push to tighten go‑to‑market execution across its 3,000+...
Litera announced the promotion of Priyanka Singh to executive vice president, operations and chief financial officer. The move underscores the legal‑tech firm’s rapid scaling, its AI platform Lito, and Singh’s two‑decade finance pedigree.
my boss explaining we had record profits last quarter but still need to lay off half the team and give me more work without a raise https://t.co/erJEQH2YIg
Brainz Magazine’s weekly roundup (April 10‑16, 2026) spotlighted an interview with Fortune‑500 veteran Maysoun Ramadan, where she explored leading through loss, cultivating resilience, and creating meaningful impact. The conversation offers actionable guidance for executives and anyone seeking personal growth after trauma.
Dean Khatib, founder and CEO of Desla Wealth Management, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who, recognizing his leadership and client‑centric philosophy. The honor underscores his influence on wealth‑management standards across Iowa and beyond.
Acting CDC director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya postponed the March 19 release of a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report showing that the 2025‑26 Covid‑19 vaccine reduced severe disease risk by roughly 50% among adults. The delay, justified by methodological concerns, has...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred & Stouffer Realty launched AI BOSS, an AI‑infused evolution of its Business Operating Success System, to equip its 2,500+ agents with practical AI tools. The rollout targets low public trust in AI—76% of Americans admit...
Campbell Soup’s chief information security officer, Martin Bally, was caught mocking coworkers and products, sending the stock down 5% and pushing the market cap below $7 billion. Analysts responded with sharp price‑target cuts, underscoring how leadership misconduct can quickly erode investor confidence.
UChicago Medicine President highlighted that successful AI adoption in health care hinges on fundamental leadership practices. He warned that misinformation and patient‑driven AI use are eroding trust, demanding clearer communication and cultural change across hospitals.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski was thrust back into the spotlight when his Instagram video reviewing the new Big Arch burger went viral, prompting a wave of criticism. The backlash arrives as the chain rolls out controversial menu tweaks, including reduced...

Eastman Kodak, under CEO Jim Continenza, has revived its legacy film business while tackling a heavy debt load. After a 31% jump in fourth‑quarter gross profit to $67 million and a $40 million reduction in interest expense, the company reports a near‑100%...

Former Tesla president Jon McNeill says daily reading is the single most important habit for career growth, a practice shared by Elon Musk and Warren Buffett. He devotes 90 minutes each morning to books, crediting the habit for his rise...

Ingersoll Rand’s CEO credits a company‑wide shared‑ownership plan, launched in 2017 at Gardner Denver, with driving an eight‑fold increase in enterprise value. The program gave every employee equity, aligning incentives and fostering a culture where frontline ideas translate into cost savings...
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, a move tied to a $528 million debt restructuring. The brand’s chief executive Alfonso Dolce will assume the chair, while Gabbana stays on as creative director. The shift underscores mounting...
Blackstone and TPG have closed a $6.3 billion takeover of medical‑device maker Hologic, taking the company private at up to $79 per share. The firms also installed José (Joe) E. Almeida, former Baxter CEO, as Hologic’s new chief executive, signaling a...