Know What's Happening in Leadership
Know What's Happening in Leadership
CEOs Turn Uncertainty into 90‑Day Action Plans
In volatile markets, leaders are urged to replace broad scenario analysis with a focused 90‑day plan that sets priority initiatives, trigger‑based decisions, and clear ownership across 30‑, 60‑ and 90‑day milestones, helping protect cash flow while pursuing selective growth.
Jacob Van Naarden, formerly COO of Loxo Oncology, joined Eli Lilly after its $8 billion cash acquisition of Loxo in 2018. He now serves as president of Lilly Oncology and head of business development, overseeing the company’s dealmaking and pipeline expansion. The purchase not only added promising cancer assets but also brought Loxo’s leadership into Lilly’s senior ranks, a rare acqui‑hire in pharma. Lilly’s market‑value leadership reflects the strategic impact of this talent‑focused integration.
Miki Shiraishi argues that Japan’s entrenched corporate mindset must be dismantled, beginning with the consciousness and actions of senior executives. She emphasizes that true workplace equity is not about uniformity but about enabling each individual to leverage their unique strengths....
Kudos to @elonmusk and @nikitabier for reviewing their decision🧵👇. When people make fun of my admiration for Elon Musk - here is example No. 203,321 as to why I think Elon is the greatest business leader of our lifetime. Elon’s...
Kiran Mani has left his role as CEO Digital at JioStar to become OpenAI’s Managing Director for the Asia‑Pacific region, starting in June. He will relocate to Singapore, OpenAI’s regional hub, and report to Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon. The...
Sunil Bharti Mittal will retire as chair of Airtel Africa in July 2026, ending a seven‑year tenure that began with the company’s 2019 listing. Gopal Vittal, the executive vice‑chairman of Bharti Airtel and current GSMA chair, will succeed him as non‑executive...
Leapsome announced two senior‑level hires—Jessica Zwaan as VP of People Strategy and Operations and Rebecca Corliss as VP of Marketing—to accelerate its North American expansion. The company also revealed that Notion, the AI‑driven productivity platform, has selected Leapsome to power...
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) has appointed former Madagascar finance minister Rindra Rabarinirinarison as its new chief executive, tasking her with repairing a damaged reputation and securing urgent funding. The centre is confronting a serious financial shortfall after the...
Momentum ME has appointed David Paysant as Chief Growth & Commercial Officer to drive regional scaling and new verticals. Paysant brings a track record of expanding agencies in Hong Kong, leading Publicis digital transformation in the Middle East, and doubling revenue...
The United Arab Emirates is redefining the CIO role from a traditional IT operator to a strategic digital value architect. Driven by ambitious national AI‑first policies and massive sovereign cloud investments, CIOs now sit at the nexus of technology, strategy,...
Aon announced that Julio Adolfo Cedillo Mejía will become CEO of Commercial Risk and Human Capital for Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, effective May 1, 2026. The veteran has spent 22 years at Aon, most recently leading reinsurance operations...
Ryanair’s ultra‑low‑fare model has long been praised for price, but an incident involving a grieving woman highlighted a stark lack of empathy. The airline reportedly refused to accommodate her after a family tragedy, prompting criticism of CEO Michael O’Leary’s cost‑first...
Tech professionals often overlook warning signs in manager interviews, leading to toxic work environments. The article outlines three key signals: managers who blame departing staff, lack of clear performance criteria, and shifting, undocumented policies. It advises candidates to ask targeted...
Bruce Swain has been appointed permanent president and CEO of Crawford & Company after serving as interim since Jan. 1. The promotion follows the firm’s recent launch of a new global operating structure that splits the business into U.S. and International...
Seven Network has appointed veteran journalist Rahni Sadler as Executive Producer of its flagship current‑affairs program 7NEWS Spotlight, succeeding Gemma Williams who will become Managing Editor of 7NEWS. Sadler returns to Seven after a senior producer stint at the ABC,...
Grimshaw’s Sydney studio, led by managing partner Michael Janeke, is preparing to add 30 architects to its over‑100‑person team by July, a move aimed at sustaining its pipeline of large‑scale infrastructure projects. Janeke stresses the difficulty of integrating new talent...
The article outlines 11 habits that make leadership skills contagious, framing them as "leadership prowess" – a mindset that encourages team growth. It cites a 2022 study showing that leaders who act with curiosity create a safe environment for interpersonal...
Are Media announced that CEO Jane Huxley will step down after five years at the helm, with director of content Sally Eagle slated to take over in early April. Huxley guided the company’s shift to a multiplatform, women‑focused media group,...
Higher education leaders are urged to replace compliance‑driven mindsets with a curiosity‑centered approach, supported by compassion. The article argues that curiosity activates the conditions compassion creates, turning technical fixes into lasting cultural shifts. It highlights how regulatory scrutiny, financial strain,...
We often invert causality: treating success as the input and fulfillment as the output. In reality, durable performance is usually a byproduct of alignment—between curiosity, capability, and the work itself. When energy is internally generated rather than externally rationed, effort...
“They fired 8,500 employees in one morning ‘to protect the business.’ 24 hours later: record quarterly profit plus billions stock buyback. Translation: your job was the dividend. Who’s really getting protected here?
HS Chung, newly appointed APAC CEO of Burson, made cultural integration the first priority after the agency’s merger, insisting the organization think as one rather than preserving legacy habits. She framed Burson as a two‑year‑old entity, building a collaborative culture from...
In the coming days, employers will see a stream of resumes of once-in-a-lifetime quality folks. An important thing to understand is that Epic never lowered our hiring standards as we grew, and the layoff wasn't a performance-based "rightsizing" as companies...
People don’t become disillusioned— they become disillusioned after they were first illusioned. That’s the leadership gap. In this episode of Generations at Work, we unpack why so many teams struggle with expectations—and how to fix it. https://www.maxwellleadership.com/generationsatwork/
Atlassian announced that CTO Rajeev Rajan is leaving the company, a move that coincides with a 10% reduction in its global workforce. The departure of a leader who oversaw Jira, Bitbucket and Bamboo adds uncertainty to the firm’s DevOps roadmap.
Netflix has terminated negotiations to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets, ending a multi‑billion‑dollar transaction that had engaged top investment banks. The collapse leaves both companies to reassess strategy as Netflix focuses on ad‑supported growth and WBD pivots...
President Donald Trump promoted low‑profile operations manager Matt Floca to chief operating officer and executive director of the Kennedy Center after ousting Richard Grenell. The appointment coincides with a two‑year, $200 million overhaul that has triggered historic‑preservation lawsuits and a wave...
Meta announced the creation of an AI co‑CEO role that will work alongside Mark Zuckerberg to drive the company’s AI agenda. The move comes as Meta builds internal AI agents, flattens its hierarchy and prepares to cut up to 20%...
Sony Interactive Entertainment has closed Dark Outlaw Games, a first‑party studio founded by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell, and laid off roughly 50 employees. The move comes just weeks after the February shutdown of Bluepoint Games, underscoring a broader...
Disney's shares fell short of the broader market rally as the entertainment giant navigates a CEO transition following Bob Iger's retirement. The leadership change has sparked investor caution and speculation about the company's strategic direction.
OpenAI announced it is removing the ChatGPT shopping feature after the tool failed to meet internal expectations. The company gave no usage numbers, saying the decision aligns with a broader refocus on enterprise applications and safety safeguards.
Block's chief financial officer Amrita Ahuja publicly defended a wave of AI‑driven layoffs, saying the moves are essential to preserve profitability. While the company did not disclose exact headcount or financial impact, the comments come as the tech sector faces...
Epic Games said it is eliminating more than 1,000 positions after a prolonged drop in Fortnite activity that began in 2025. The cuts, paired with $500 million in identified savings, aim to stabilize the company’s finances.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced the launch of a new "Relax Row" product for long‑haul economy passengers while warning that ticket prices could climb as much as 20% if jet‑fuel costs stay high. The airline also trimmed 5% of...
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, Steve Beckett—former Head of Cycling at Team Sky and the fifth employee of Zwift— walks through the creation of Zwift from a niche indoor cycling concept into a global fitness unicorn. He shares how...
One of the most important skills, even as a leader, is the ability to keep learning because no one knows it all.
👇🏾 1. Action builds Confidence 2. The world rewards the visible 3. Repetition is how mastery is born 4. Imposter Syndrome never goes away. 5. People are the real asset 6. Community matters more than anything. 7. Leadership is all about sacrifice.
Pulse aggregates three fresh quote features – Denzel Washington’s purpose‑driven definition of success, Roger Federer’s hard‑work credo, and Satya Nadella’s learn‑it‑all mantra – showing how leaders across entertainment, sport and tech frame achievement for today’s audience.
Wright Construction Group EVP and COO Joann Maynard was named to Marquis Who's Who, highlighting her role in expanding the firm from six employees and $3 million in revenue to nearly $26 million and a 40‑person staff. The honor spotlights the strategic...
Niseko’s luxury‑rental market is navigating a cultural tug‑of‑war between Western guest expectations and Japanese operational norms. The Luxe Nomad, the region’s biggest high‑end holiday‑rental manager, employs a workforce split roughly 50‑50 between Japanese and international staff. COO Patrick Ohtani, a...
Phreesia has been named one of Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work for 2026, marking its second appearance on the prestigious list. The accolade recognizes the company’s fully remote structure, competitive compensation, flexible time off, home‑office support, generous parental benefits...
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Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs confronted Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe after she failed to respond to at least six letters and multiple phone calls seeking audit results, contracts and forensic investigation details. The mayor’s...
Oil States International announced that President and CEO Cindy Taylor will retire on May 1, 2026 after more than 25 years at the helm, with CFO Lloyd Hajdik slated to succeed her. Taylor will stay on as a consultant through October 2026 to...
How do your meetings feel? I’ve noticed that when meetings are consistently smooth, polished, rarely tense… it can mean a couple different things. Sometimes it’s trust. Other times it’s that people figured out a while ago that, despite the pretty slogans about...
Do You Dream of Being a Rock Star Communicator? The higher up the corporate ladder you go, the more your important your communication skills become. https://t.co/ClBjQ7N8AZ #frippvt #presentationskills #professionalspeaker
Nicole Ozer has been appointed executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), effective June 1, succeeding long‑time leader Cindy Cohn. Ozer brings two decades of experience in technology‑focused civil liberties law, having led the ACLU’s Technology and Civil Liberties...
“When managers or executives are fixated on their team/org. performance metrics, it often breeds unhealthy behaviors in employees. The effects can ultimately compound into a fetid culture and poor #workplaceeffectiveness.” https://t.co/6cwj8cMUdN #leadership #management
“Many of us struggle to embody effective self-leadership b/c we want to eat the ripe, juicy fruit w/o cultivating the plant that bears the fruit. U have to practice self-leadership to enhance ur self-leadership.” https://t.co/MRLsQRmDx9 #careeradvice #softskills #careergrowth https://t.co/Z2NBln4tJK
OpenAI CEO Shifts Responsibilities, Preps ‘Spud’ AI Mode Altman also said that the company would be renaming senior executive Fidji Simo’s product organization to “AGI Deployment,” a reference to artificial general intelligence, or AI that’s roughly on par with humans. https://t.co/kQ9rcyp1kL
Founders: Post-meeting accountability system: 1. Email summary within 1 hour 2. Tag action items with owner 3. Set calendar reminder for follow-up 4. Add tasks to CRM 5. Schedule next touch No deals lost to poor follow through.
Challenge All Requirements: #1. Assume Requirements are Wrong Believe rules are flawed. #2. Find the “Who” Who mandated this? If no one can defend it, question it. #3. Eliminate “One-Size-Fits-All” Generic procedures signal lazy thinking. https://t.co/wpyvAf1VUA
