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.
Omnevo announced Dr. Jan Christoph Meyer as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April. Meyer brings over 20 years of leadership in aviation, transport, and food‑service, previously holding senior roles at Lufthansa Group, LSG Group and Deutsche Bahn. He will steer Omnevo’s profitable growth, enhance its end‑to‑end retail platform, and integrate ecommerce, onboard sales, and logistics for travel operators. Meyer will meet customers at the WTCE Expo in Hamburg from April 14‑16.
UgoWork announced David Mucciacciaro as its new chief executive officer, effective March 2, 2026, while co‑founder Philippe Beauchamp shifts to the chief technology officer role. Mucciacciaro brings senior commercial experience from automotive, clean‑tech, and material‑handling sectors to accelerate the company’s...
How about leading a team…? Forget all that other stuff, or at least set it aside. You can have all of the culinary skill in the world, but if you can’t lead a team, you can’t be a chef.
René Redzepi’s Noma faced intense scrutiny after former staff alleged physical violence, intimidation and unpaid overtime, prompting protests, sponsor withdrawals and Redzepi’s resignation. The New York Times investigation described the kitchen as a war‑like environment where abuse was routine. Canadian legal experts warn...
Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America to dismiss circulating retirement rumors, stating he has never indicated an intention to step aside. Cook emphasized his deep love for his role, recalling his 28‑year tenure at the company....
Kassaundra McKnight‑Young, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Zebra Technologies, urges emerging healthcare leaders to partner directly with bedside clinicians. She stresses that understanding clinicians’ day‑to‑day technology needs is essential for creating people‑centered solutions. By listening to care teams, leaders can design...
Platform Calgary announced Jennifer Lussier as its new chief executive, confirming her appointment after serving as interim CEO since October 2025. Lussier previously held the roles of vice‑president of growth and chief operating officer, bringing more than three decades of...
Your most important job as a founder: eliminate mediocrity. And here's my favorite quote on this from Frank Slootman: -- "Mediocrity is the silent killer. Organizations are not getting killed by their C players. Everybody knows who they are, and performance eventually is...
An employee and a coworker were scheduled to leave at 5:30 am for a conference, but the coworker arrived 35 minutes late. The employee waited only 15 minutes before departing alone in the company car, arriving on time while the coworker drove separately....
The story has to come from the founder. This frustrates people. Founders want to delegate storytelling the same way they delegate other functions. Hire a head of marketing and let them own it. Bring in a communications expert and hand...
The leaders who stay calm when everything shifts have something in common. They think differently. We built a workshop taught by our Master Trainers to show your whole team how. 90 minutes. Up to 300 people. An Infinite Mindset that...
Jim Reagan, now SAIC's full‑time CEO, is steering a strategic reassessment that emphasizes mission‑focused IT and engineering over traditional, cost‑plus enterprise contracts. The shift leverages the recent $205 million SilverEdge acquisition to embed artificial‑intelligence capabilities into defense and national‑security solutions. SAIC...
We measure productivity wrong. Lines of code written, tickets closed, hours logged, typing speed. All metrics built for a world where humans do the work themselves. That world is ending. When everyone on your team has an agentic workforce of...
There's a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from being busy on the wrong things. Being stuck in tasks that don't compound is one of the worst things that can happen to a founder/CEO. Before I stepped down as CEO, I tracked...
The article outlines seven practical phrases employees can use to improve conversations with their managers. By proposing solutions, flagging potential issues, seeking clarification, and requesting prioritization, workers demonstrate proactive problem‑solving and clear communication. Expressing gratitude for feedback and asking how...
Sam Bakhshandehpour, former Global CEO of the José Andrés Group, leveraged spontaneous restaurant moments—like a rain‑soaked paella—to craft authentic brand stories that span dining rooms, TV series, and product kits. He positioned storytelling as the core of the company’s identity,...
Most founders would never admit this, but they've had panic attacks or anxiety episodes because they're stuck to the business. How much is the ops chaos costing you?
The Children’s Place promoted Kristin Clifford to senior vice president, head of sourcing and product operations, expanding her remit to include international and technical design. The move is part of a broader executive reshuffle that also elevated Aleksandra Kinney to global planning...
Allyson Bear, a Bloomberg School of Public Health alumna with more than 25 years of global‑health leadership, has been appointed president and CEO of Jhpiego, effective April 1, 2026. She succeeds Leslie Mancuso, who led the Johns Hopkins‑affiliated organization for over two...
Toby Hack, a veteran media executive from PHD, has been appointed CEO of Kepler’s APAC and EMEA operations, succeeding Mallory Simmonds. Hack brings over two decades of experience in programmatic buying, data‑driven planning, and agency‑client partnership development. Simmonds’ departure marks...
🚀 You’ve probably heard the term AI-native company, but what does it really mean and why is it becoming so important for business leaders? In this video, I explain the critical difference between AI-enabled companies and AI-native companies, and why...
Executive coaching offers leaders a structured pathway to strengthen self‑awareness, decision confidence, communication, emotional intelligence, and strategic vision. By pairing focused conversations, feedback, and reflective exercises, coaches help leaders identify blind spots and translate insights into actionable habits. The approach...
Every tough conversation you avoid costs your company $7,500 and 8 lost work days. That's not my opinion. That's VitalSmarts research across thousands of organizations. Now multiply that by how many conversations your leadership team dodged this month. The most successful companies I...
I have been thinking about the impact of AI on junior roles. If AI can handle the entry-level work, the obvious question is where people learn the craft. In a lot of careers, the “boring” tasks are also the training ground. You...
Leadership growth accelerates when sales leaders learn alongside peers in a curated environment. The article argues that exposure to diverse perspectives, real‑world strategies, and honest feedback shortens the development curve far more than solo training. Programs like The Growth Collective...
DUAL Group announced Ed Ashby as chief executive officer of DUAL North America, effective March 23. Ashby, formerly chief commercial officer at Axis and a veteran of QBE, brings three decades of U.S. insurance experience. He will report to DUAL Group...
"What would an incompetent CEO do that would still outpace me?" I added this one question to my morning planning/journal sesh and it's had an impact. It spurs thoughts that I probably wouldn't have otherwise: - They'd say good enough, ship it, improve...
The latest 16Personalities blog series examines how Analyst personality types—INTJ, INTP, ENTJ, and ENTP—behave across four generations. It outlines shared traits such as a demand for competence, a preference for logic over harmony, and low tolerance for inefficiency. The post...
A nonprofit manager is dealing with a gregarious employee who habitually initiates full‑body hugs with visitors and volunteers, creating discomfort among staff and guests. The advice emphasizes addressing the behavior directly rather than drafting new policies, stressing immediate, clear feedback...
Howden announced a series of senior appointments and regional realignments effective April 1, positioning Mike Parrish as CEO of the Americas and Sonia Caamaño as CEO of Latin America and the Caribbean. The International Growth Markets (IGM) unit, which has posted 16%...
Omnicom Media has appointed Ellen Griffin as the new global leader of OMD, succeeding George Manas. Manas has been elevated to chief growth and solutions officer for the Omnicom group. The reshuffle places Griffin at the helm of OMD’s worldwide...
The Contrarian HR argues that hard work should not be equated with high potential, warning that conflating the two can mislead promotion decisions. He stresses that true potential is better gauged by learning agility, strategic impact, and the ability to...
Howden appointed Michael Parrish as CEO of its Americas division, merging its U.S. retail broking operations with a fast‑growing Latin American platform. Parrish, a former Marsh Florida zone head with a 19‑year Aon background, will report to David Howden and...
Guy Carpenter has appointed Dr. Ian Bartholomew, co‑founder of parametric flood insurer FloodFlash, as Global Head of Parametric Advisory effective June 1, 2026. Based in London and reporting to Managing Director David Lightfoot, Bartholomew will lead the firm’s push into...
British Antarctic Survey’s head of HR, Mariella Giancola, oversees people management for three Antarctic and two sub‑Antarctic stations, where crews live and work in confined, isolated environments. The HR function recruits a wide mix of roles—from scientists to chefs—focusing on...
Gallagher Insurance executive Shannon Gallagher urged leaders to "give your employees life," emphasizing a shift from traditional compensation to holistic wellbeing. She highlighted new flexible‑work policies, expanded mental‑health support, and personalized life‑insurance options for staff. Gallagher argues that engaged employees...
Arte France announced that Clémence Marty‑Chastan will serve as Managing Director in charge of resources, effective March 23. She also joins the network’s Executive Board, taking over from the previous director. Marty‑Chastan will oversee human resources, finance, and operational budgeting across...
Northern Trust Wealth Management has appointed Alyssa Quinlan as Head of Advisor Relationships & Strategic Partnerships, reporting to Global Head of Sales David Albright. Quinlan will oversee collaborations with professional advisors, law and accounting firms, and investment consultants, emphasizing services...
🔥 The most interesting/exciting part of Disney's leadership reorg that is not getting talked about is that former Google/YouTube chief product officer Adam Smith has been elevated to co-head of Disney's DTC businesses. Placing a tech/product person, without legacy...
Top talent follows leaders who can work alongside them as peers. The luck of being in that room is what turns you into elite level
RT If genAI handles the grunt work, how can leaders develop an apprenticeship model? Leaders must: (1) Redesign Level-1 roles, (2) Pair talent with AI agents, (3) Make learning and reflection explicit, not accidental. #AI #Hiring #CIO #CHRO @Star_CIO https://t.co/W7YbwP6jrL
New innovation: Just as at a well-run startup, there are CEO, engineering manager and design reviews, GStack now helps you keep track of what reviews are run, figures out what is appropriate (e.g. CEO doesn't have to look at infra...
Microsoft has a new Copilot boss who is about to focus on unifying the consumer and commercial Copilots. The changes will see Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman dedicated to creating Microsoft’s own AI models instead. Full details 👇https://t.co/lZdvkvOwlb
“If the succession had gone right with Chapek, Iger would be just a hero at this point. It’s like, ‘You did everything right,’” says Wharton's Henning Piezunka. Iger “probably stayed around too long. He succeeded at everything except succession.” https://t.co/zmQnYUUxDV
As Disney CEO Bob Iger Steps Aside, a Look at His Tenure as a Dynamic, Transformative Leader — With an Asterisk or Two https://t.co/zmQnYUUxDV via @variety
RT @JoeContrera The challenges facing today’s leaders are greater than ever. Here are five questions that extraordinary leaders continuously ask themselves: https://t.co/zxZmyyfRrK #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipskills https://t.co/DPX6d6HzgG
What is active listening and why it’s no longer a buzzword but a critical skill today https://t.co/KvfSbwuz8I via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesLeader #Leadership #Culture #Motivation #Marketing #Success #Mindset #Entrepreneur #Management #Productivity #Inspiration
Fight Fair: Keep it small. Involve people with skin in the game, no one else. Flatten the group. Leaders and decision-makers participate with everyone. Say what you really think with kindness and openness. Withhold judgment. Never attack a person. Train people to listen.
Ettienne Brandt, a vet of both broadband and mobile, is the new CEO of Astound Broadband, which just struck a deal to combine with GFiber (@googlefiber). Brandt most recently led Frontier's commercial business unit. @Light_Reading https://t.co/QQkVv0H6y6
Tired of bosses who vanish when things get tough? True leadership means facing challenges head-on, not hiding from them. Stream now: 🔗 https://t.co/JgtHAvt0Jg 📽️ https://t.co/ZUgNnzEnoz 🔗 https://t.co/DmYp21NDA3 https://t.co/RQhrS6W64N
