Today's Leadership Pulse
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pledges $150B annual investment in Taiwan to cement AI leadership
Jensen Huang announced Nvidia will invest about $150 billion each year in Taiwan and launch a $5 trillion headquarters project by 2030, creating roughly 4,000 high‑skill jobs and deepening ties with TSMC. The plan positions the island as the epicentre of the AI revolution.
Also developing:
- KFF founder‑CEO Drew Altman to retire after three decades, succeeded by senior executives
- Brex co‑founder Henrique Dubugras demands 8 am‑10 pm, seven‑day workweeks for AI‑native team, sparking labor tension
- Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami warns of potential layoffs affecting 1,000 staff as company restructures
PMI Names Its First Board Members
Public Media Infrastructure (PMI) announced its inaugural board of trustees, chaired by LaFontaine Oliver of New York Public Radio. The nonprofit, launched by a coalition including APMG, PRX, and NPR affiliates, secured a five‑year, $57 million grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Board members represent stations from Hawaii, Alaska, California, Vermont, and Kentucky, reflecting a nationwide focus. PMI’s mission is to consolidate technology, distribution, and analytics services so every public radio station can deliver content reliably and affordably.
Pharma CEOs Should Demand Prasad’s Departure
BioCentury’s editorial warns that the current director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is jeopardizing patient safety and destabilizing the pharmaceutical industry. The author cites the director’s handling of Moderna’s flu vaccine as a recent example...
Set Limits: Schedule Health, Family Before Work
Running a business never ends. I learned to shut it down with 7 rules: brain dump each night, auto-reply after hours, block time for bills, set reply rules, schedule fun, rank tasks by day week quarter, guard sleep food and workouts. Your...
NIH Will Not Renew Criswell’s Term As NIAMS Director, Adding To Leadership Vacancies
The National Institutes of Health announced it will not renew Linsey Criswell's term as director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Criswell's departure creates another open director position amid a growing list of leadership...
Does Execution Feel Harder Than It Should? Eliminate This Hidden Friction That's Keeping Your Team Stuck.
Leaders often blame slow execution on accountability, but the real blocker is unclear decision authority and vague expectations. When judgment rights, ownership boundaries, and the definition of “done” are fuzzy, teams stall, meetings multiply, and handoffs break. The article argues...
Portillo’s Hires Outback Steakhouse Vet as CEO
Portillo’s announced Brett Patterson as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 23, 2026, replacing interim CEO Michael Miles Jr. Patterson arrives from Miller’s Ale House Restaurants after more than a decade in restaurant management, including stints at Olive Garden, Ruby...
Former ALI Exec Named ICCP Chair/CEO
Augusto Bengzon, former chief finance officer of Ayala Land Inc., has been appointed chairman and chief executive officer of Investment and Capital Corp. of the Philippines (ICCP). Bengzon brings 18 years of financial‑services experience, including 16 years at Citibank across...
First Hospitality Adds Lance Hornecker to Lead Global Sales Office
First Hospitality has created a dedicated global sales office led by newly appointed Managing Director‑Global Sales Lance Hornecker. The move adds seasoned sales talent, including Amanda Stredney and Kate Westover, to support group, corporate, meetings, events, leisure and travel‑industry demand...
Initiatives of Innovation
The article defines innovation fluency as a core capability that blends mindset, knowledge, practices, and governance to turn ideas into impact. It outlines a ten‑dimensional framework—from curiosity and problem framing to metrics and storytelling—and provides a diagnostic at individual, team,...
Deposing the Sorcerer’s Apprentice
President Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and installed Elon Musk as its temporary head. Musk announced that his team dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) over a weekend, prompting a lawsuit alleging violations of the...
263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Nick Thompson, former editor‑in‑chief of Wired and current CEO of The Atlantic, about why clear, authentic communication beats cleverness in today’s noisy, AI‑driven world. Thompson emphasizes the power of specificity, honest voice, and...
Judgment, Not Coding, Is AI Era’s Most Valuable Skill
What’s the most valuable skill in the AI era? ⛔ It’s not coding. ⛔ It’s not prompt tricks. ⛔ It’s not “keeping up with the latest model.” 💪 It’s judgment. Every time a new AI capability drops, the debate centers...
10 Chambers Co-Founder Departs After a Decade
Hjalmar Vikström, co‑founder and chief development officer of 10 Chambers, announced his departure after ten years leading the studio that created the cooperative horror shooter GTFO. He guided the team from a nine‑person early‑access effort to the full 1.0 release in...
Is Decency The Next Competitive Moat?
The article argues that the internet’s long‑standing focus on outrage‑driven engagement is reaching its limits, as users hit a tolerance threshold. AI‑powered platforms now amplify cynicism, turning noise into a trust‑eroding force. In this new landscape, scarcity has shifted from...
Sanofi's Board Ousts Hudson, New CEO Faces Dupixent Gap
So Sanofi's board strikes again. Paul Hudson gets the old Paris boot 6 years after taking on the task of remaking the pipeline. It hasn't gone well. Next: Belen Garijo. She has a few years to get ready for the...
CIO Role Evolving Faster Than Tech Stack
The job description is changing faster than the tech stack. Don't miss this high-level strategy session with two of the industry's top minds on the future of the office of the CIO. Feb 13 | 10am PT Live on X....
10 Tactics of Obnoxious Leaders
The article outlines ten hallmark tactics used by obnoxious leaders, from obsessing over short‑term results to withholding gratitude and demanding respect without earning it. It argues that such behavior stems from self‑deception and a belief that problems lie with people...
Engaged Employees, Not Just Tech, Drive Transformation
Driving transformation requires more than technology - it demands engaged employees who understand the vision and their role in achieving it. Hear strategies from digital leaders. #EmployeeEngagement #Leadership #Transformation https://t.co/7PLi7KH9Ub https://t.co/lvb9oX5v61
Tech Stack and Agile Leadership Drive Banking Performance
A strong tech stack supported by change-ready leadership is essential for improved performance in today’s banking environment. Access the free report: https://t.co/0wah7wPuXN https://t.co/afm9zdd3tL
EP500: This Is Episode 500, and It's All About You, Tribe
In episode 500 of the Relentless Health Value podcast, host Stacey Richter celebrates the community of healthcare entrepreneurs, executives, and change‑makers she calls the "tribe," highlighting how the show has moved listeners from theory to real‑world transformation. Listener clips illustrate...
Faces of HR: How Omnissa’s Chief People Officer Bridges the Gap Between Tech and Talent
Omnissa’s Chief People Officer Suni Lobo leverages a globe‑spanning career to fuse artificial intelligence with human‑centric leadership. Her rise, driven by senior sponsors rather than traditional mentors, informs a talent‑pipeline strategy that emphasizes resilience and cross‑cultural fluency. At Omnissa, Lobo...
Nicolai Tangen: The $2 Trillion Mind
Nicolai Tangen, chief executive of Norges Bank Investment Management, steers the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund with $2.1 trillion under management—about 1.7% of every listed company. In a Knowledge Project podcast released Feb 17, he discusses how massive capital, rapid decision‑making, and...
Bad Tools Drive Talent Loss and Competitor Advantage
Give engineers subpar tools, what could possibly go wrong? a) competitors out-ship AWS (eg Vercel, where Claude Code is used by so many and they are on 🔥) b) frustrated engineers interview elsewhere and take offers at places where Claude Code or...
AI Safety Lead Quits, Warns World Spiraling Apart
My morning headline: Anthropic’s AI safety lead quits, saying the world is drifting into peril as our values and actions keep diverging. Just a casual day in 2026. https://t.co/xHc7rZBTzE
Markos Chaidemenos of Canaves Collection on Family Leadership, Nature, and Sustainability
Hospitality Net’s Brand Insiders featured Markos Chaidemenos, CEO of Canaves Collection, in a one‑hour interview hosted by Adam Mogelonsky of Hotel Mogel. Chaidemenos discussed how the family‑owned luxury brand balances generational leadership with a deep commitment to nature‑based experiences and...
Founders &
I was at a founders + CTOs event for 10-500 person startups. Founders and CTOs at these companies burn some of the most tokens and increasingly ship a bunch of code to production (when they did ~zero 6 months ago)
Workplace Silence Leaving Staff Afraid to Raise Mistakes
Nearly half of UK employees feel unsafe speaking up about errors or risks, according to a survey of 2,000 workers commissioned by MHFA England. The research found 45% lack psychological safety, and 15% have made preventable mistakes because they stayed...
Managers’ Biggest Fears? ‘Confrontation and Redundancies’
New research by Breathe HR surveyed over 500 UK line managers, revealing that the most dreaded workplace scenario is having their authority publicly challenged, followed closely by redundancies, negative feedback, and ungrantable pay‑rise requests. More than a quarter of managers...
290. Tim Koller Reflects on Three Decades of Valuation at McKinsey
Tim Koller, co‑author of the seminal textbook *Valuation*, joins Andy West and Dago Diedrich to trace the book’s 30‑year journey from a simple three‑ring binder to a global standard for measuring corporate worth. He highlights enduring valuation principles—cash‑flow focus, risk‑adjusted...
Beyond the ‘Downstream’: Reframing Communication as the Core Infrastructure of Workforce Resilience
Rothman & Roman’s upcoming Communication Trend Report 2025 argues that communication is no longer a downstream soft skill but the core infrastructure of workforce resilience. The report highlights that upstream, transparent communication builds trust, reduces burnout, and is essential as...
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Business Literacy Empowers Physicians to Lead Sustainable Health Systems [PODCAST]
In a recent KevinMD podcast, family physician Kelly Bain discusses how business literacy is essential for physicians navigating today’s increasingly employed and value‑based health‑care environment. Drawing from her three‑phase career—from rural solo practice to a large multi‑specialty group and finally...
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#Outlook: How CMOs Will Measure Success in 2026 [Part 2 of 2]
South African CMOs are redefining success for 2026 amid a sluggish 1.4% GDP outlook. Rather than increasing campaign volume, they will focus on brand purpose, customer loyalty, and measurable commercial impact. Executives highlighted the blend of AI‑driven analytics with human...
Hippocratic AI Announces New Key Executive Appointments to Further Accelerate Growth
Hippocratic AI announced three senior executive hires—Dr. Anoop Sangha as Associate Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Eduardo Reis as Vice President of Strategy, and Niloy Sanyal as Chief Marketing Officer—to deepen clinical expertise, strategic AI leadership, and market reach. The appointments...
Fractional Isn’t a Concession
Founders often treat fractional or modular support as a temporary budget fix, but the article argues it’s a strategic tool for scaling. Early hires wear multiple hats—marketing, finance, analytics—yet those broad skill sets can’t sustain growth when functions demand specialization....
Maine Hospital Association President Michaud to Retire; Jeffrey Austin Named Successor
The Maine Hospital Association announced that long‑time President Steven Michaud will retire after a 27‑year tenure, having led the organization since 1999. Jeffrey Austin, currently vice president of government affairs and communications, will take over as president on March 1, 2026....
ACES Mobility Coalition Names Joshua Schank as Executive Director
The ACES Mobility Coalition announced Joshua Schank as its new executive director. Schank, a Columbia‑trained urban planner with nearly three decades in public transportation, policy and technology, was unanimously selected after a national search. He will continue his roles at...
When Leaders Misbehave, What Is HR’s Responsibility?
The article examines HR’s responsibility when senior leaders engage in misconduct, from romantic entanglements to financial fraud. It stresses that HR must launch disciplined investigations, document every detail, and follow established policies rather than improvise. When violations are severe, escalation...
Landers Exits As Alliance CEO, Sheets Takes Helm
Dr. Steve Landers stepped down as CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home, ending his 17‑month tenure that began in September 2024. He will remain on the board to aid the transition, which takes effect on Feb. 9. Jennifer...
JM Smucker Overhauls Supply Chain Leadership
J.M. Smucker announced a sweeping overhaul of its supply‑chain leadership, eliminating the chief operating officer role and seeing the retirement of two senior vice presidents. The company created a new chief product supply officer position, promoting Rob Ferguson to oversee...
People News: GPA, Sound Transit, Reading & Northern
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced Kevin Price will become President on July 1, 2026 and transition to President‑CEO by mid‑2027, bringing three decades of terminal operations experience. Sound Transit revealed three senior hires – Jessyn Farrell as Executive Director of...
My Job Sent Police to My Home when I Was 2 Hours Late
A worker with three decades of attendance reported two extreme employer reactions to lateness: a one‑hour delay prompted a call to an emergency contact, and a two‑hour delay led the manager to request a police wellness check. Both actions far...
The Converging C Suite: Why AI Demands New Leadership Partnerships
AI is reshaping the C‑suite by pulling human‑resources, technology, and business leaders into shared responsibility for AI transformation. Executives recognize that AI challenges are as much about people and culture as they are about algorithms and infrastructure. The article highlights...
Fox’s Michael Thorn: A Faster Path to Yes — ‘No Layers,’ No Pilots
In this episode, Fox Television Network president Michael Thorn explains how the network is leveraging its independence to create a faster, “no‑layers” development model that bypasses traditional pilot season. Thorn details Fox’s platform‑agnostic strategy, its unofficial first‑look partnership with Fox...
Decades in HR, Still Discovering Leadership & Work
After 20+ years working in HR, I’m still learning: about leadership, people, and what actually helps work… work. I share those reflections in my monthly newsletter on HR, leadership, and the future of work. 📩 Scan the QR code to subscribe or...
Free HR Leadership Course From Top Global CHROs
💥 I just made my HR leadership course FREE. 20+ hours of content from world-class CHROs. 11 modules. Templates, frameworks, and real playbooks. Now completely open source. This course features leaders from Spotify, HubSpot, The Lego Group, Reddit, Asana, and more sharing...
The Secret to Building an Elite Team
Strategy‑execution expert Pete Wilkinson warns that building an elite team requires the same relentless commitment as training for the Olympics. He outlines four "power habits"—focus, personal organisation, proactivity and self‑discipline—and stresses consistent goal‑cascading across the organisation. Wilkinson breaks the journey...
Navigating the Gray Zone: Pivot, Growth, AI Adaptation
In this episode of Design Review, @aaron_epstein sits down with @jornvandijk, the CEO and Co-founder of @framer. Together they unpack the brutal “gray zone” between early revenue and real product-market fit, the pivot that reignited their growth, and how to adapt...
Max Gosney Joins Future Travel Experience as New Managing Director
Future Travel Experience (FTE) announced Max Gosney as its new Managing Director, adding 15 years of aviation media and events expertise. Gosney previously served as Portfolio Director and Conference Chairman at Mark Allen Group, overseeing Ground Handling International and MA...
Why the Balance of Power Has Shifted Back to Organizations—And Why That’s a Good Thing
In this episode Jacob discusses how the balance of power in the workplace is shifting back toward organizations, driven by AI and broader labor‑market trends such as résumé inflation and automation of white‑collar jobs. He explains that artificial intelligence creates...
Seven Influential Women in Biotech in 2026
The article spotlights seven women reshaping biotech in 2026, from Shehnaaz Suliman’s $29 million‑funded mRNA program at ReCode to Julie Kim’s historic appointment as Takeda’s first female CEO. It details their strategic wins—such as Vertex’s CRISPR therapy approval under Reshma Kewalramani...