Know What's Happening in Leadership
Know What's Happening in Leadership
Netflix co‑founder Marc Randolph kept a strict 5 p.m. Tuesday cutoff for 30 years
Marc Randolph, Netflix co‑founder, adhered to a rule of leaving work at 5 p.m. every Tuesday for three decades, even while serving as CEO of the $416 billion streaming giant. The disciplined habit gave him predictable personal time and helped maintain mental clarity amid rapid industry change, contrasting with other CEOs who work without such boundaries.
Jeff Bezos recalled Amazon’s 1995 basement warehouse, where ten staff packed books on concrete floors. After a surge of orders, he suggested knee pads to ease the pain, only to be met with an employee’s suggestion for packing tables. Implementing the tables reportedly doubled order‑fulfillment productivity. Bezos says that chaotic start forged a hands‑on, customer‑centric culture that still drives Amazon today.
Being coachable means you're willing to be honest with yourself. It means receiving feedback without defensiveness, sitting with discomfort, and staying open to seeing your blind spots. It means trading your ego for growth. The best leaders I know never stopped...
I reject this premise. If we agree that management is work done with people, and that a manager’s #1 responsibility is results, then meetings aren’t overhead. They’re the work. My most-used design: The All Hands Meeting. Built to do three things simultaneously: → Teach...
Warren Buffett told Georgia Tech students that true success is defined by how many people love you, not by the size of your bank account. He argued that wealth and accolades mean little if you leave life without genuine affection....
Storytime, founded by former Lefty employees Aris Yeager and Philip Davis, is building a city‑by‑city influencer marketplace for local brick‑and‑mortar businesses. The platform leverages Yeager’s 3 million‑follower social presence to automate creator outreach, contracts, and performance tracking. It targets the inefficiencies...
🌱 March has arrived. The daffodils are trying their best, the sun is making the occasional guest appearance… and education is still moving at about 100 miles an hour. 😅 This latest newsletter rounds up what’s been catching my attention across...
A company nearly spent $100M on S/4HANA. Instead, strong leadership and clarity led them to stick with ECC until ready, avoiding a premature SAP overhaul. Focus on readiness, not just the upgrade. #SAP #ERP #TechStrategy https://t.co/XHzPBKjZZ4
The episode explores how founders can use joy as a strategic advantage by focusing on their genius zone—activities like strategy, creativity, vision, and relationship-building—while delegating administrative and operational tasks. It argues that burnout stems from trying to do everything oneself,...
The article warns executives about the hidden pitfalls of accepting Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) or Chief Innovation Officer (CInO) roles, which often come with attractive compensation but are frequently under‑resourced, politically isolated, and ill‑defined. It outlines common risks such as...
As we end the work week, a couple of questions for the leaders on the timeline. This week: 1) What actions did you take to develop your team members/staff? 2) What obstacle(s) did you seek to move out of your teams’ path? 3)...
In a recent episode of The Defender’s Log, Adam Networks CFO Steven Elliott draws on his Army Ranger background to argue that defense must precede offense in cybersecurity. He outlines a "priorities of work" framework—security, maintenance, personal care, and sleep—as...
In this episode, fractional CMO Javier Lozano explains why founder‑led sales can’t sustain growth and how to transition to a repeatable, data‑driven go‑to‑market engine. He emphasizes extracting the founder’s successful sales insights, building positioning and a "blue ocean" narrative, and...
AI company founders: Love sharing monthly revenue Love multiplying it by 12 for an annual run rate Hate talking about churn I contribute to this culture by building Senja in public But I’ve tried to paint a more complete picture by talking about the challenges...
Culture is a reflection of how the team feels about the workplace. It’s an output, not an input. I created a free PDF resource for leaders that dive into the 10 ingredients for a high-performance culture. Comment “CULTURE” and I’ll send it...
The Department of Homeland Security is replacing its top cyber leaders, with Chief Information Security Officer Hemant Baidwan departing later this month and Deputy CISO Amanda Day leaving at February’s end. Their exits are part of a broader IT realignment...
AutomatedBuildings.com has created a new Thought Leadership Liaison role to bridge visionary concepts with on‑the‑ground execution in smart‑building technology. The position, filled by Kelly Sinclair, focuses on three pillars—translator, connector, and curator—to make AI and portfolio autonomy insights accessible to...
International Women’s Day spotlights three Vistage CEOs—Deb Erickson, Lus Haberberger, and Violet Grgich—who illustrate how modern leadership evolves beyond personal effort. Erickson emphasizes delegating and developing internal leaders to sustain growth, Haberberger shows that diverse viewpoints drive stronger innovation, and...
People always ask how @tobi and I split the job of running @Shopify. The answer is simple. Tobi builds the instruments. He is one of the best product minds in commerce. My job is storytelling. Championing merchants and explaining why what we’re building...
The digital‑identity market is reshaping its leadership as Fourthline, GLEIF and AU10TIX announce new C‑suite appointments. Fourthline named Paul Stoddart CEO to drive geographic and vertical expansion amid the upcoming EU AMLR. GLEIF created a combined Chief Operating and Financial...
Kroger has created a new chief data and AI officer role, appointing Milen Mahadevan, president of its 84.51° analytics unit, to lead the effort. Mahadevan will consolidate all data and AI teams under his oversight while continuing to run 84.51°....
Lucy Dickins is exiting WME after reshaping its contemporary music division in both the UK and US. During her tenure she revitalized the London office, led the Los Angeles team through the COVID‑19 disruption, and secured high‑profile signings such as...
SAG‑AFTRA president Sean Astin entered his term amid a storm of high‑profile disputes, from an FCC clash over Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue to the rise of synthetic performers and a retreat by OpenAI on a controversial opt‑out request. As the union...
Most businesses lose customers after one complaint. Not because of the problem, but because no one listened. Use this rule: listen, validate, ask “What can I do to make this right?”, then fix it and document it. Research shows 95% of unhappy customers...
Major transit agencies announced a wave of leadership changes. NCRTD Blue Bus named Bryan Walck as deputy executive director of operations, while Denver RTD appointed Kellie Irving to head its civil‑rights division. Metro Transit promoted Katie Roth and Miles Turpin...
4RCargo, a leading independent General Sales and Service Agent, has appointed Olga Palec-Furga as chief operating officer. Palec-Furga brings more than two decades of experience across airlines, GSSAs, and airports in Poland. Her hire supports 4RCargo’s fifth‑year strategy to deepen...
Kate O’Neill’s new book *What Matters Next* offers a pragmatic framework for finance leaders navigating rapid tech adoption, balancing immediate liquidity pressures with long‑term strategic health. It quantifies the staggering $250 million annual loss that inefficient decision‑making can inflict on a...
EOS Hospitality has named Matt Kerver as senior vice president of food & beverage, tasking him with overseeing the chain’s culinary strategy and operations across its hotel portfolio. Kerver will work closely with property teams to boost outlet performance, develop...
If you're under $10M ARR and you have a VP of anything, that’s a mistake. > You hire a VP of Sales > Now you need a VP of Marketing > Now you need a VP of Product Suddenly, you're managing executives instead of...
Generative AI now turns dense, unstructured corporate text—especially 10‑K Item 1 disclosures—into structured, decision‑ready metrics. Researchers fine‑tuned a GPT model on 3,500 labeled sentences and applied it to nearly 10 million sentences from 39,710 filings, creating a climate‑solution intensity score for 4,483...
The saddest thing about success is realizing how few people actually wanted to see you succeed. They smiled to your face but secretly hoped you’d fail. Learn to recognize quiet envy. Cut those people from your life. Small circles create...
The Poynter Institute announced that longtime president Neil Brown will also serve as chairman of its Board of Trustees, succeeding Paul Tash after a 20‑year tenure. Brown, who joined Poynter in 2017 and previously edited the Tampa Bay Times, will...
Women in BIM’s global Mentor Scheme, now in its 2026 intake, offers a structured six‑to‑nine month one‑to‑one program that pairs experienced BIM professionals with women at various career stages. The initiative tackles the persistent gender gap in senior technical and...
HDI Global SE announced the promotion of Gerrie Piette to Manager Captives. Piette, based in Brussels, previously served as senior casualty underwriter and account manager for captives. The new role expands his responsibilities overseeing HDI's captive insurance operations. The move...
It’s InternationalWomenDay, and I’ve been thinking about the weight many women in business carry. On paper, our work at OBM Associates is operational - systems, teams, strategy. But what actually happens is deeper. When the operational weight lifts, founders change. They stop firefighting and...
Jonathan Brearley will step down as Ofgem chief executive at the end of March 2026 to become permanent secretary at the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Tim Jarvis, director general for markets, will serve as acting CEO during...
Your credentials got you in the room. They were never going to get you the job. Everyone in the final round has credentials. Stop leading with credentials. Your credentials are table stakes, not a differentiator. The interview starts where the resume...
Tim Pernetti, American Conference commissioner just talked at the White House college round table, he is reportedly one of three finalists for NFLPA executive director job that should have a winner shortly
Canadian skin‑care brand Gatineau has appointed Susan Harvey as its new Managing Director as it embarks on a growth phase. Harvey joins from Elemis, where she spent over 13 years, most recently serving as UK General Manager. In her role,...
When roles are at risk, the leaders who can clearly tell their outcome story win the next opportunity. #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/O0K0QkTUyt
Success metrics often ignore important aspects like impact, fulfillment, and happiness. Redefine what success means to you and ensure it aligns with your personal values and goals, not just conventional standards. 💡
Chief Information Security Officers typically stay only two to three years, far shorter than other C‑level roles, which hampers long‑term cybersecurity maturity. The author argues that the first 100 days are decisive for building trust with business leaders and aligning...
What matters far more is judgment, adaptability, and the ability to lead through uncertainty, not just where someone has worked or which titles theyve held. #Hiring #CIO #CHRO https://t.co/5Ohw7w5l2f
As the CEO, if you’re constantly answering trivial questions, making little decisions, you have a problem of your own making. Is it because you're not allowing others to decide? They think they're not empowered? It's a bad sign and you have to...
EY has appointed Andrew Christie and Brad Schock as co‑leaders of its global captive insurance practice, while Jim Bulkowski will oversee risk management and insurance M&A. The restructuring aims to strengthen EY's service offering for captive insurers and broaden its...
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#TimTalk - Many organisations “lean out” by removing middle layers. What is the cost to a company when they remove this “middle” glue? with Gary Cookson https://t.co/fW8twRPAgo via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesLeader #Leadership #Culture #Management #HumanResources #HR
Deutsche Bank has appointed Gerald Podobnik as Co‑Head of its Corporate Bank, effective immediately, replacing Ole Matthiessen. Podobnik will share global leadership with Michael Diederich and join the Group Management Committee, reporting to Fabrizio Campelli. He brings 23 years at the bank, most recently serving...
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Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) has named Dr. Gaone Seleka as its new chief executive, succeeding Keabetswe Segole. Seleka brings a blend of telecom, fintech and academic experience, highlighted by a PhD in Business Administration. His mandate includes scaling the recently...
The article warns that radio hosts slipping into autopilot lose the spark needed for fresh content. When routine thinking filters out everyday moments, potential story ideas vanish. The author argues that true creativity stems from keen observation and emotional reaction...
The article argues that the right question when proposing a study is not whether it will work, but whether the problem merits solving, the cost is justified, and the risk is manageable. It outlines four practical criteria—problem relevance, reasonable expense,...
