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Higher‑education leaders Marilu Goodyear and Jenny Mehmedovic discussed how intentional mentorship, sponsorship, and cross‑disciplinary insight shape the next generation of campus leaders. Drawing on decades of experience in IT, research, and faculty development, they emphasized tailoring communication to each leader’s academic background and building capacity through succession planning. They highlighted women’s mentoring groups at the University of Kansas that propelled many into senior IT roles. The conversation underscored reflective practice and adaptability as essential amid financial pressures and technological disruption.
ACCA’s new report highlights that 15‑20% of the UK workforce is neurodivergent, prompting leading accountancy firms to abandon one‑size‑fits‑all talent models. It outlines five strategic pillars—cognitive profiling, safe disclosure, tech leverage, co‑created support, and personal networks—to redesign workplaces for neuro‑inclusion....
In a Sales Hunter Podcast interview, Midwest Laboratories CEO Brent Pohlman shared the leadership principles behind his book *Leading with Zest*. He emphasized moving from personal reflection to daily action, conquering negative self‑talk, and investing in trusted relationships. Pohlman highlighted...
Performance strategist Fleur Marks’ new book, *The Overachiever’s Reset*, pinpoints five beliefs that keep high‑performers stuck. She labels them the five Ps—perfectionism, people‑pleasing, proving, performing, and pushing through—behaviours that fuel relentless work but can jeopardise health. After a personal health crisis...
Veteran communications leader John G. Clemons discusses how trust, credibility, and courage differ for Black and Brown executives on the Taking the Lead podcast. He cites Paul Robeson, the Obamas, and Ray Day as mentors and stresses that DEI must be...
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) has teamed up again with Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) to launch the third‑annual Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio program. Applications are open until April 17, 2026, and only one full‑time female professional...
Atlassian dismissed a U.S. engineer who called the CEO a “rich jerk” during an internal AMA, turning a casual video call into a U.S. labor board hearing. The incident underscores how open‑forum formats can quickly spiral into legal disputes, especially...
Qualtrics CEO Jason Maynard announced at X4 2026 that the traditional insight gap is now closed and the company is pivoting toward real‑time, AI‑driven actions that deliver measurable outcomes. The new strategy hinges on “experience context,” turning data into decisions via...
Jane Lu, founder and CEO of Australian fashion brand Showpo, grew the company to a $100 million global business by rejecting the long‑hour hustle and building systematic, automated workflows. Early 15‑hour days became a bottleneck, prompting her to prioritize repeatable processes...
Authentic leadership has moved from buzzword to business imperative as employees demand genuine connections. It centers on self‑awareness, transparency, and aligning actions with core values, even when choices are difficult. The approach strengthens trust, boosts engagement, and supports long‑term strategic...
Retired Navy Admiral William McRaven argues that lasting success stems from tiny daily habits rather than grand vision. He promotes simple rituals—like making the bed or completing a morning task—to trigger positive feedback loops, reduce decision fatigue, and build momentum. McRaven...
Elavon, the U.S. Bank‑owned payments processor, has appointed Wally Mlynarski as its new chief executive. Mlynarski arrives from Bank of America, where he oversaw merchant services and receivables, and previously spent seven years at U.S. Bank supporting Elavon in roles...
Stellar Management, a New York‑based real‑estate investment firm, has appointed longtime managing partners Matthew Lembo and Ryan Jackson as co‑CEOs, succeeding founder Laurence “Larry” Gluck who died in June 2024. Lembo and Jackson, with ten‑plus years at the firm, assume...
A new study by Portland State University professor Liu‑Qin Yang examined workplaces in the United States and China and found that abusive managers trigger “organizational dehumanization,” making employees feel like interchangeable cogs. This loss of humanity fuels emotional exhaustion, burnout,...
CFP Board appointed K. Dane Snowden as its new CEO, succeeding Kevin Keller. Snowden highlighted the upcoming increase in continuing education (CE) requirements to 40 hours over a two‑year cycle, with added ethics and practice‑management components and carry‑over provisions. He...
iOCO, the JSE‑listed technology services group, has eliminated its work‑from‑home policy, requiring all 4,300 staff to work full‑time from the office. CEO Rhys Summerton said the change has produced measurable gains in productivity, fewer errors and higher customer satisfaction. The...
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) announced seven new board members and named Bayer’s North America consumer‑health president David Tomasi as chair‑elect, effective March 2027. The appointments were unveiled at CHPA’s Self‑Care Leadership Summit, which gathered over 300 industry executives....
Peter Cuneo, former Marvel CEO, outlines a repeatable playbook for rescuing underperforming businesses. He stresses that cultural misalignment is often the hidden cause of failure and that diagnosing problems requires listening to insiders. Successful turnarounds hinge on assembling a decisive...
Verlume announced a leadership overhaul to fuel its next phase of global expansion. Founder‑CTO Richard Knox will shift from CEO to focus on technology strategy, while industry veteran David Clark assumes the CEO role. The changes also elevate Robert Heron...
FLSmidth & Co. announced that Toni Laaksonen has been appointed chief executive officer. In the same wave of change, Qasim Abrahams was named president of the products business line, succeeding Julian Soles. Alanas Kraujalis will serve as interim president of the services business line....
Erin Dalton has been appointed commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services, inheriting 85,000 shelter residents, looming benefit cuts and a multibillion‑dollar budget gap. She will oversee the Human Resources Administration and the Department of Homeless Services,...
J.H. Fletcher & Co. announced that longtime CEO Greg Hinshaw is retiring. The board promoted President Rod Duncan to chief executive officer, while Vice President of Sales Ben Hardman will serve as chief operating officer. Julia Fletcher, formerly VP of...
Fintech SaaS firm Perfios has named former State Bank of India deputy managing director Nitin Chugh as its managing director and group CEO. The leadership change is aimed at strengthening the company’s global expansion, AI‑driven technology platforms, and its foothold...
The Forrester Women’s Leadership Program, featured at the B2B Summit North America, centers on building community, mentorship, and inclusive leadership for women at every career stage. Hosts Maria Chien and Phyllis Davidson describe a schedule woven throughout the three‑day event,...
Weil Gotshal & Manges announced that co‑managing partner Ramona Nee will succeed longtime executive partner Barry Wolf as executive partner on 1 January 2027, with Wolf remaining chair of the management committee until the end of 2027 before retiring. Nee, who also...
RemoteStar’s CEO Naresh Harwani was caught off‑guard when 21‑year‑old employee Vartika Bisht appeared in a virtual meeting wearing a towel and mask, a prank staged by the marketing team. The clip went viral, racking up hundreds of thousands of views...
Rob Runesson, co‑founder and chief commercial officer of Embark Studios, has left the company after public accusations of sexual misconduct with a popular The Finals streamer. Embark commissioned an external law firm, which concluded the allegations were not substantiated, yet...
Equilibrium Climate Capital (ECC) announced Rolando Morillo as its new Managing Partner, bringing over two decades of climate‑resilience investing from Rockefeller Capital Management. Morillo will steer ECC’s investment strategy, portfolio construction, and institutional governance across its adaptation and resilience platform....
Edison International increased top‑executive compensation in 2025 despite the company’s role in the deadly Eaton wildfire. CEO Pedro Pizarro’s total pay rose 20% to $16.6 million and President Steven Powell’s jumped 65% to $6.5 million, even though cash bonuses were trimmed. The...
Mathew Oommen, CEO of Jio Platforms, told MWC Barcelona that telecom operators must shift from charging per gigabyte to monetising AI tokens, positioning Jio as a large token‑value generator. Jio posted a $2.4 billion net profit for the first nine months...
Stena Bulk announced that long‑time chief executive Erik Hånell will step down in December after 14 years at the helm and 27 years with the Stena group. He will remain on the board to aid the transition. Philip Eriksson, currently...
Harvard‑trained executive turned to fractional leadership after a chance Bollywood acting gig, discovering that part‑time C‑suite roles can rival full‑time compensation. He secured his first fractional General Counsel positions through networking at startup conferences, emphasizing the hidden job market and...
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Situational leadership theory, created by Hersey and Blanchard, posits that effective leaders must adapt their style to the maturity and competence of their team members. The original model outlines four styles—telling, selling, participating, delegating—matched to four maturity levels, while the...
Australia's sovereign wealth fund, the Future Fund, announced the resignations of David Bluff and Tammi Fisher, who jointly oversaw private equity and real assets. Their departure adds to a recent wave of senior leadership exits at the fund. The exits...
The article stresses that corporate vision must be translated into personal, measurable KPIs so every employee sees a direct line to the company’s big‑picture goals. Leaders are urged to communicate these goals in language that resonates with teams, especially Gen Z,...
Hogan Brooks exemplifies how a modern entrepreneur can simultaneously run a thriving business, manage a sustainable ranch, and pilot humanitarian missions. He leverages strategic planning, regenerative agriculture, and cutting‑edge digital tools to keep each operation efficient. His humanitarian flights deliver...
Culture Capital, an Australian podcast exploring leadership, accountability and workplace culture, has joined the iHeartRadio network. Co‑hosted by human‑rights lawyer Prabha Nandagopal and BlackCard CEO Mundanara Bayles, the series blends legal, executive and First Nations perspectives to expose the gap...
The NFL Players Association elected former center JC Tretter as its new executive director, ending an eight‑month interim period. Tretter, a two‑term former NFLPA president with a Cornell labor‑relations background, replaces Lloyd Howell Jr., who resigned amid financial and ethical...
The U.S. Space Force is introducing Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) to manage groups of systems tied to specific missions rather than individual programs. Four initial portfolios—infrastructure, battle management, satellite communications/positioning, navigation and timing, and missile warning and tracking—will give PAEs...
Bluebox Aviation Systems announced two senior leadership changes on March 17, 2026. Kevin Birchmore was appointed to the board as Chief Commercial Officer, consolidating sales, marketing, account management and partnerships under a single commercial strategy. Simultaneously, Dougie Brown was promoted...
CEOs are increasingly turning to professional mediation to defuse workplace political conflicts before they become legal or reputational crises. The rise of employee activism, generational expectations, and digital communication platforms has turned identity‑based disputes into routine operational risks. Mediation offers...
The Media Federation of Australia’s new whitepaper, *The Gen Z Effect*, shows that Gen Z now comprises roughly 48% of the Australian media workforce. Having started many careers during COVID‑driven remote onboarding, they expose weaknesses in leadership, communication and career development. Rather...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
