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 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. Michaud’s leadership included pivotal advocacy work, notably a successful 340B drug‑rebate lawsuit. Austin’s appointment signals continuity in the association’s policy and communications strategy.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jeff Bezos argues that growing failures are essential for breakthrough innovation. While 92% of CEOs list innovation as a top priority, over 90% admit they perform poorly at it, largely due to fear of failure. The article outlines five actionable...
The article outlines seven practices that leaders can adopt to build credibility and amplify their influence. It emphasizes quiet, backstage work such as processing emotions, avoiding outbursts, focusing on ideas, analyzing success, growing personal capability, investigating issues before speaking, and...
The European Central Bank appointed Thomas Broeng Jorgensen as Director General for Specialised Institutions and Less Significant Institutions, effective 1 March 2026. In this role he will directly supervise specialised banks and coordinate the oversight of less‑significant banks through national supervisors. Jorgensen succeeds Patrick Amis,...
In this episode, Dan Spiegel, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Coldwell Banker Commercial, shares his leadership journey, the importance of mentorship, and how Coldwell Banker’s decentralized franchise model fosters strong connections across secondary and tertiary markets. He discusses...
CrowdStrike announced Jonathon Dixon as vice‑president and managing director for Japan and Asia Pacific, tasking him with leading AI‑powered cyber‑security transformation across the region. Dixon arrives with more than 25 years of experience, most recently serving as JAPAC head at Verkada and...
In this 43‑minute episode, hosts Martin and Em identify "leadership drift"—the subtle decline in team performance caused by a leader’s lowered standards—and outline seven actionable ways to reset those standards. They share Em’s personal experience of unintentionally easing expectations during...
Havas Group Australia & New Zealand has elevated Olly Taylor to an expanded Chief Strategy Officer role, adding responsibility for integrated brand strategy across the region. Taylor, who previously led strategic planning for several key accounts, will now coordinate creative, media and data...
Starbird announced former BJ's Restaurants chief Greg Levin as its new CEO and board member. Levin, who grew BJ's from 45 to over 200 locations and boosted revenue from $140 million to $1.4 billion, will lead the “super‑premium” chicken brand’s national rollout....
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In this episode the host shares a powerful AI prompt that transforms ChatGPT or Claude into a virtual advisory board of senior‑level experts—brand strategists, growth marketers, sales leaders, product mavens, and more—who debate the listener’s strategic questions. The prompt is...
Aeroplay Entertainment announced André Valera as its new chief executive officer. The inflight entertainment content service provider aims to evolve from traditional onboard content to a personalized, measurable, commerce‑ready travel media layer. Valera outlined plans for a modern platform that accelerates...
Growth-stage firms that rely on a founder‑led, informal go‑to‑market model encounter a predictable breakdown as revenue scales beyond $10 million. The article maps three failure phases—heroic effort, functional silos, and compounding failure—showing how misaligned sales and marketing erode forecast accuracy, talent...
AdvaMed announced Melissa Torres as its new executive vice president of technology and regulatory affairs, succeeding long‑time leader Janet Trunzo. Torres arrives with more than two decades of FDA leadership, most recently as associate director for international affairs at CDRH....
In this episode, psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch explains why high‑performers are the first to burn out, debunking the myth that burnout only affects the disengaged. He explores how autopilot, procrastination, rumination, and after‑hours email habits hijack our lives,...
The article outlines fifteen core characteristics that distinguish a good speaker, ranging from confidence and clarity to storytelling and a strong conclusion. It emphasizes that effective speaking is a strategic skill for professionals involved in negotiation, leadership, and persuasion, not...
Company culture has become a decisive factor in attracting, retaining, and energizing talent. The article outlines four proven strategies—defining mission/vision/values, frequent recognition, robust learning and development, and continuous feedback—to build lasting cultural strength. It emphasizes that talent acquisition teams are...
When @benfrancis was first building @gymshark , he was encouraged to expand its product range to reach a broader audience. More appeal equals more growth, right? They found the opposite. Growth isn’t always about adding more. Sometimes it’s about becoming lethal...
Jeff Bezos is reportedly scaling back operations at The Washington Post, highlighting the broader challenges facing legacy media. In contrast, five large regional newspapers have demonstrated sustainable pathways by anchoring themselves in community interests rather than profit extraction. These outlets...
HaystackID announced on February 10, 2026 that Jeff Shapiro will serve as Managing Director for Europe, anchoring its Global Advisory practice in London. The appointment comes as the EU AI Act and Data Act enter critical enforcement phases, demanding localized...
Wise’s Commercial Director for the Americas, Lauren Langbridge, drove two domestic payment network expansions—Direct Pix in Brazil and Zengin in Japan—while laying groundwork for additional connections. She secured new partnerships with Wealthsimple and Interactive Brokers (IBKR), extending the Wise Platform’s reach into retail...
Salesforce announced a new round of layoffs affecting roughly 1,000 employees across marketing, product management, data analytics, and its Agentforce AI unit. The cuts follow a series of workforce reductions over the past two years as the company pivots toward...
The article challenges the status quo of traditional meetings, labeling many as unproductive "zombie" or "black‑hole" sessions. It proposes five new definitions that view meetings as platforms for expanding team intelligence, multiplying results, and fostering diverse perspectives. Concrete rules—such as...
Blair’s seventh proclamation in The Win Without Pitching Manifesto urges firms to build expertise rapidly through continuous learning and specialization. By staking a claim in a niche, companies create competitive pressure that forces them to race ahead of generalist rivals....
Jon Slade, the Financial Times’ new CEO, says the paper will double down on original journalism while exploring AI‑driven revenue streams. He views large‑language‑model licensing to big tech as unsustainable and is shifting toward direct corporate licensing that offers greater...
Plane Talking Products announced Manoj Pridhanani as its new Creative Director, tasked with steering global creative strategy, product direction, and brand development. Pridhanani brings more than 15 years of aviation‑focused design experience across luxury and travel sectors. He is known...
Vice‑President Gayatheri Silvakumer warned that most change initiatives fail not because of flawed strategy but because leaders ignore the emotional side of change. She argues that silence in meetings often disguises disengagement, mistaking compliance for genuine ownership. By inviting employees...
The Airport Restaurant & Retail Association (ARRA) has appointed Areas USA CEO Carlos Bernal as chair of its Board of Directors for 2026‑27, succeeding Bryan Loden. Bernal brings more than two decades of airport‑concession experience and recently oversaw Areas USA’s...
The episode recaps insights from a high‑level, invitation‑only retreat on the future of software development, where veteran engineers and AI pioneers debated the rise of autonomous code generation. Key takeaways include the existential anxiety sparked by AI‑driven app‑generation (“Welcome to...
Simon Durkin, former BlackRock Global Head of Real Estate Research, has been appointed CEO Europe of the Urban Land Institute, starting in March 2026, succeeding Lisette van Doorn. Durkin brings over two decades of experience across real estate, capital markets and...
Adrian Swinscoe proposes a radical thought experiment: every employee, including senior leaders, should periodically serve customers directly. The idea stems from OneReach research highlighting employee experience and walking in the customer’s shoes as top service improvements. Real‑world examples, such as...
Professional networking is essential for career growth across industries. The article outlines why connections matter, from uncovering job opportunities to gaining strategic advice, and lists typical network constituents such as former classmates, colleagues, and mentors. It then provides five actionable...
Carl Eschenbach has resigned as CEO of Workday, handing the reins back to co‑founder Aneel Bhusri. The transition follows a series of cost‑cutting moves, including an 8.5% staff reduction and a recent 2% layoff, as the firm grapples with AI‑driven market...
In this episode the host recounts working under three highly successful yet fundamentally flawed managers—the Artist, the Dictator, and the Knife—illustrating how each excelled as a leader but failed at the core managerial duties of supporting people. The Artist prioritized...
The article argues that designing products and services with disability in mind catalyzes broader innovation. It cites early examples like the Safety Tub walk‑in bathtub, showing how solutions for seniors sparked new market categories. The authors, a mix of academic...
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced that François Villeroy de Galhau will leave his post as Governor of the Banque de France after an eleven‑year tenure. Lagarde highlighted Villeroy's realism, strong European convictions, and collaborative style as assets to...
