Know What's Happening in Leadership
Know What's Happening in Leadership
Leaders Turn Uncertainty into Action with 90‑Day Plans
CEOs are urged to move beyond scenario analysis and adopt a focused 90‑day action plan that highlights a handful of priority initiatives, trigger‑based decisions, and clear ownership. By breaking the horizon into 30‑, 60‑ and 90‑day milestones, leaders can adapt quickly while protecting cash flow and pursuing selective growth.
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The iTnews Executive Retreat returns on 28‑29 May 2026 at Château Élan in the Hunter Valley, shifting its focus from security to data and artificial intelligence. Building on the success of its inaugural security edition, the retreat gathers senior technology, data and AI leaders for an overnight, small‑group experience. Attendees will engage in facilitated sessions and informal networking to tackle governance, risk, capability and strategy challenges as AI moves from experimentation to measurable business outcomes. The event blends high‑level dialogue with relaxed activities such as wine tasting, golf and a spa.
The Alberta Labour Relations Board ruled on a No Frills franchise, dismissing a complaint against Loblaw but allowing claims against the franchisee for manager conduct during a union drive. The decision highlights that front‑line managers’ actions—such as shift reductions and union‑related...
eBay announced the addition of Brian Sharples, co‑founder and former CEO of vacation‑rental platform HomeAway, to its board of directors, expanding the board to 12 members. Sharples also chairs GoDaddy and has board experience at Yelp, Kayak, Avalara and RetailMeNot,...
In 2020 Abu Dhabi‑based Aurora Vision Group bought a majority stake in Italy’s heritage bike maker Colnago and installed Nicola Rosin as CEO. Rosin refocused the brand on ultra‑luxury cyclists, launching limited‑edition models tied to the Tour de France that...
If you want people to respect you as a leader: Be clear. Be decisive. Admit what you don’t know. Set direction publicly. Correct privately.
When management promotes based on office politics instead of leadership capability.... They usually justify it as 'rewarding culture fit'... THE REALITY:
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who secured a new seven‑year collective bargaining agreement and nearly $1 billion in expansion fees, remains in charge as the league heads into its 30th season. NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that no discussions have taken place...
In this episode, McKinsey partners Dominic Scarrett and Priya Moody define rigor as disciplined execution that turns bold transformation ideas into measurable, lasting results, emphasizing speed, resilience, and consistency. They share research showing that rigor‑driven transformations achieve 80% of targets...
One sentence from his boss made him walk away from a prestigious government job. He's been with me for 6 years since. Here's what happened. I found the perfect hire. He was working with me part time as a contractor, and I...
Senior advisor recruitment, training, and retention are all different sides of the same coin: workplace satisfaction. Wellbeing matters for more than 'just' altruistic reasons. The lower a team member's wellbeing, the more likely they are to leave their employer (or profession)...
Business leaders often choose shortcuts to meet tight deadlines and investor pressure, but these quick fixes create hidden operational debt. Over time, the accumulated debt forces teams into rework, erodes culture, and makes growth fragile. Experienced COOs counter this by...
4 skills that matter more than prompting in the age of AI: ↓ 1// Delegation. Knowing what to hand off & what actually needs your brain. Most people either delegate nothing or try to automate everything. 2// Communication. You can't just say...
Meta instructed employees in its wearables and ads divisions to work remotely for a day, a move that comes as the company prepares for layoffs that could affect roughly 16,000 workers. The directive highlights leadership’s challenge of managing a large‑scale...
OpenAI has abruptly terminated its AI video‑generation product Sora, ending a $1 billion partnership with Disney. The move surprised staff, redirects resources toward general AI capabilities, and raises uncertainty for developers and startups that were building on the platform.
Health Dimensions Group (HDG) CEO Erin Shvetzoff Hennessey warned that skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are facing "supercharged" payment pressures from Medicaid funding challenges, a drop in private‑pay residents, and managed‑care reimbursement cuts. The financial squeeze coincides with rising resident acuity...
Five Guys founder and CEO Jerry Murrell distributed a $1.5 million bonus—$1,000 per store—to roughly 1,500 frontline employees after a botched 40th‑birthday BOGO promotion. The promotion, launched on Feb. 17, drove a 130% sales surge, causing severe supply shortages, long lines, and...
The article argues that ethical leadership is inseparable from everyday business decisions, shaping the culture and outcomes of an organization. It uses the tree metaphor to illustrate how leaders’ actions produce visible "fruit" such as trust, employee engagement, and customer...
The NC State ERM Initiative released a practical guide for enterprise risk management leaders on how to communicate risk to the C‑suite and board. It outlines four pillars—focusing the message, structuring the process, designing concise materials, and ensuring messages are...
That one manager who accidentally made you an entrepreneur. Everyone has one. Takes credit. Micromanages. Let’s you do fine but not as well as them. My worst manager made sure I’d never work for anyone else again.
A new way to manage performance. If you want to check out my article I wrote that breaks down this new way of managing performance (without annual reviews), comment “LEADER” and I’ll send it to you. #annualreview #performancemanagement #leadership
Velera, the credit union service organization serving roughly 4,000 credit unions, announced that Chief Administrative Officer Brian Caldarelli will succeed President and CEO Chuck Fagan on September 30, 2026. Caldarelli, a longtime PSCU veteran who joined as CFO in 2013, replaces Fagan, who...
Takeda Pharmaceutical announced that Julie Kim will assume the role of chief executive, continuing the company’s multi‑year restructuring agenda. The board approved a new phase of the transformation, emphasizing the rollout of upcoming product launches and accelerating late‑stage pipeline development....
In its March 17 shareholder letter, Chubb CEO Evan Greenberg labeled managing general agents (MGAs) a "bad bet" and unveiled a four‑year plan to automate roughly 85% of underwriting and claims. The initiative includes cutting about 8,600 positions and targeting...
Leaders often turn to motivational speakers to spark enthusiasm during organizational change, but research shows inspiration alone is insufficient. Gartner finds only 32 % of leaders achieve healthy change adoption, while routinizing change is three times more effective. Embedding micro‑changes into...
Root Financial leveraged a straightforward YouTube video strategy to grow its assets under management to $2.4 billion in just six years. The firm’s focus on clear, consumer‑friendly content attracted over 7,900 viewers per video and generated a flood of inbound client...
Whenever there is a dispute, both parties are required to have equal levels of integrity, to be open-minded and assertive, and to be equally considerate. The judges must hold the parties to the same standards and provide feedback consistent with...
The Federal Reserve’s leadership transition has hit a snag as Justice Department investigators probe former Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks about a Fed building renovation. Senator Thom Tillis is refusing to advance the confirmation of incoming Chair Kevin Warsh until the...
Federal agencies, led by NASA and the Department of Transportation, are overhauling workforce strategies to accommodate AI‑augmented workflows. They plan to inventory current roles, map skill needs for the next three to six years, and launch upskilling, reskilling, and cross‑skilling...
Helical, a leading commercial‑real‑estate data platform, announced that long‑time chair Richard Cotton will depart at the end of April. Robert Fowlds has been named the new chair, effective immediately. The transition follows a period of steady growth for Helical’s subscription‑based...
I’m bringing my friend @wilreynolds into the Make More Money program for a fireside chat. If you don’t know Wil. he founded @SeerInteractive in his living room in 2002. Built it to 200+ people, fully bootstrapped. Turned down $50M in acquisition...
Lexy Kessler, AICPA chair, has leveraged a listening‑first approach to drive tangible change in the accounting profession. By leading the National Pipeline Advisory Group, she helped identify education cost and time as licensure barriers, prompting Ohio and over 25 states...
B2 Bank, a Minnesota community lender owned by fintech entrepreneur Brian Barnes, has appointed three former Climate First Bank executives—Ryan Jaskiewicz as CEO, Chris Cucci as president, and Chris Van Buskirk as chief credit and risk officer. The new C‑suite brings...
In a PBS interview, retired General James Mattis warned that Iran’s regime conducts a total war against its own citizens and the United States, noting the regime’s durability despite internal fragility. He criticized U.S. military strategy as murky, lacking a clear...
Epic Games announced a second round of layoffs, cutting roughly 1,000 Fortnite staff in March 2026. CEO Tim Sweeney posted a boastful message on X, claiming the departing talent would flood the job market with "once‑in‑a‑lifetime" resumes. The tone was...
Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, defying expectations of a Silicon Valley exit, remained in Parliament and now advises CEOs on artificial intelligence at a Goldman Sachs conference in Birmingham. He highlighted AI’s rapid transformative power, its potential to democratize...
Consertus, a portfolio company of RTC Partners, has appointed former John Wood Group chief strategy officer Jennifer Richmond as its first Chief Growth Officer. In the newly created role, Richmond will steer a global growth strategy that expands Consertus' integrated...
A former pest‑control technician launched a niche SaaS platform, generating $30,000 ARR in 21 days by leveraging ride‑along insights and SDR‑style outreach. The founder details the licensing sprint, on‑the‑road sales, and how the model could scale across fragmented, regulated markets.
Private ownership can be an edge in freight. On Talking Transports, I speak with Jarrett CEO Mike Jarrett about staying debt-free, focusing on culture, navigating market volatility & why tech supports — not replaces — relationships. 🎧 Listen to Episode 131...
Alan Weiss promotes a 90‑minute live workshop on May 23 that teaches participants how to adopt assertive behavior by shifting underlying self‑worth beliefs. The session, priced at $500, includes role‑playing, language scripts, and case‑study demonstrations. Early registrants (first 15) receive...
I get why companies do it, but ... me no like incenting executives on stock price / market cap as opposed to operating metrics like revenue and profit. They can miss their target and multiples expand enough the bonus stil pays....
RT Worried AI might put your leadership role on the chopping block? I share 3 moves to turn AI disruption into a career accelerator for you #AI #Career @Star_CIO https://t.co/mIefOcbMM8
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that remote work hampers learning and creates "rope‑a‑dope" politics, urging young employees to return to the office. He reiterated his stance at the Hill and Valley Forum, citing in‑person interaction as essential for skill development...
Why Leaders Miss the Link Between Employee Experience and Customer Experience - CX Journey™ https://t.co/13fzqkzjA7 #employeeexperience #customerexperience https://t.co/vcKtgd4B0h
Gemba Walks Don’t Fail. Leaders Do. https://t.co/nqZ1wbhGKm After ur next #Gemba walk, what stops, changes, improves as a result? If nothing changes, cancel the next walk & invest that time in repairing trust, redesigning decision paths, and removing structural friction....
If you're a manager, when do you step in and specifically give direction to your team member? And how? For all of us with managers, when do we prefer they engage? I found this article on the topic thought-provoking ... https://t.co/w02M6tOva1 https://t.co/6C3RaNYVQA
Looking forward to my interview with Replit CEO @amasad at 4:30pm ET. Watch here: https://t.co/eE8gRrTsjv
If you need all the answers before you start, it's never going to work. Action comes first. Answers come after. You can have absolutely no idea how… And still have complete confidence you'll figure it out.
People don’t resist AI. They resist uncertainty. “If I get faster, do I get rewarded — or replaced?” The best companies answer that clearly. #AI #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Innovation https://t.co/PeWuBlEx9s
The Complexity Trap: Why Simple Is So Hard … And So Valuable https://t.co/DeOLUE5WCb #leadership @TanveerNaseer https://t.co/m1WWrlaqF7
Ignoring the Middle: How Overlooking Middle Managers Erodes Culture https://t.co/Bd8dgsQL5h Most organizations over-invest in #executive alignment and #employeeengagement and quietly under-invest in the layer that determines whether either one works. #middlemanagement https://t.co/IuXIAateuu
