The Smartest Minds in AI Just Learned the World’s Most Valuable F-Word
The article argues that the most valuable "F‑word" for AI leaders today is funding, a shift highlighted by a 2024 Slack message from Anthropic engineer Boris Cherny showcasing a new internal tool. Since that moment, AI firms have entered a capital‑fueled arms race, with billions of dollars pouring in and valuations soaring. This funding frenzy is driving rapid model development, compute acquisition, and talent wars across the sector. The piece frames the scramble for capital as the latest, most expensive competition in modern capitalism.
January CEO Exits Third-Highest on Record
CEO turnover surged in January 2026, with 209 departures—a 40% jump from December and the third‑highest January total since Challenger began tracking in 2002. While overall exits fell 6% year‑over‑year, public‑company CEOs saw a 47% increase, reaching 53 departures. The...
U. Of Kansas Faculty and Students Voted No Confidence in the Chancellor. Or Did They?
Faculty and students at the University of Kansas completed an online poll in which roughly 80% expressed no confidence in Chancellor Douglas Girod. The university administration dismissed the poll as an informal, unscientific straw‑vote, pointing to verification gaps and limited...
Santander Brasil Taps B3 CEO Gilson Finkelsztain to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Santander Brasil announced that Gilson Finkelsztain, currently CEO of Brazil's stock exchange B3, will take over as its chief executive by July, succeeding Mario Roberto Opice Leão. The transition, outlined in a U.S. SEC filing, will occur after Leão steps...
HCMC Launches Excellence in Hospital Capacity Management Award
Health Care Management Corporation (HCMC) announced the launch of the Excellence in Hospital Capacity Management Award, targeting hospitals that excel in patient flow and resource optimization. The award will assess candidates on data‑driven strategies, measurable outcomes, and innovative practices, with...
'Treated as a Professional': How District and School Leaders Can Boost Teacher Morale
Education Week’s State of Teaching panel in San Francisco highlighted that teacher morale, measured by the Teacher Morale Index, sits at +13 nationally and +16 in California for 2026, a modest dip from the previous year. Panelists argued that administrators can...
Orange: Orange Board of Directors Appoints Frédéric Sanchez as Chairman
Orange's Board of Directors announced that independent director Frédéric Sanchez will assume the role of Chairman at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on 19 May 2026, succeeding Jacques Aschenbroich, who has reached the statutory age limit. Sanchez, who has chaired Orange’s Strategy and...
Graham Promotes Stephanie Slagle to VP, CRO & GM of WDIV Local 4
Graham Media Group has promoted Stephanie Slagle to vice president, chief revenue officer and general manager of Detroit’s NBC affiliate WDIV Local 4. Slagle, who previously served as the company’s CRO, brings more than three decades of experience building digital agencies...
Chris Arnold, Made Impact
Chris Arnold, founder of Made Impact, is building a nonprofit platform to capture a million stories of impact from international education and exchange programs. The organization aims to leverage those narratives to secure a Nobel Peace Prize nomination and to...
Liberty Mutual Names Johnson to Head Ironshore
Liberty Mutual announced Ben Johnson as the new president of its wholesale insurance unit Ironshore, replacing retiring Matt Dolan. Johnson, who joined Liberty after the 2017 Ironshore acquisition, previously led Global Risk Solutions’ field operations across North America. His background...
99% of People Communicate Wrong And Here Is Why
The Recursive Roundtable hosted a discussion on communication, featuring talent acquisition leader Boryana Borisova, Future Unicorns Accelerator CEO Konstantin Kunev, and video storyteller Andrey Andonov. The panel examined how communication fuels every human interaction and why vulnerability and storytelling create...
Narayen Ushered Adobe Out of Diskettes All the Way to the AI Era
Adobe chief executive Shantanu Narayen announced his departure after 18 years, capping a tenure that steered the company from desktop software and physical media to a cloud‑first, AI‑enabled business model. He championed the 2012 launch of Marketing Cloud and oversaw marquee...
What It Takes to Build "True Grit": Insights From Leadership and Training Teams
Grit Marketing, a door‑to‑door pest‑control sales firm, has codified "true grit" as a measurable standard that permeates its leadership philosophy, training design, performance metrics, and cultural norms. Managers are promoted from within, giving them firsthand credibility with field reps. Training...
New Study Finds Link Between Receptivity to “Corporate Bullshit” And Weaker Leadership Skills
A new study published in Personality & Individual Differences introduces the Corporate Bullshit Receptivity (CBSR) scale, measuring how impressed workers are by jargon‑laden corporate language. Across four experiments with 1,018 North American professionals, higher CBSR scores were linked to lower...
Hyde Park Hospitality Promotes Carter
Hyde Park Hospitality has promoted Cortez Carter to president, tasking him with leading the firm’s airport practice. Carter, who joined the company in April 2022 as executive vice president, will focus on domestic growth of its food‑and‑beverage, retail and lounge...
Barton Malow Makes C-Suite, Executive Changes
Barton Malow announced expanded duties for four senior leaders, including two C‑suite members. Brandon Booth shifts from chief legal officer to chief strategy and risk officer, overseeing enterprise strategy, innovation, outside investments and built‑environment growth. CFO Brandon Yezbick adds the...
AOPA Board Elects New Chairman
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) board of trustees elected Luke Wippler as its next chairman, succeeding James N. Hauslein, who is stepping down. Wippler brings nearly 25 years of executive experience in financial services and a long history...
The Shift From Learning to Becoming: Why Practice Is the New Competency
The article argues that future workplace competence hinges on practiced behavior rather than passive knowledge consumption. While organizations pour money into content‑heavy training, leaders still avoid tough conversations and sales teams struggle with objections because skills aren’t exercised in real‑world...
Tampa Museum of Art Launches Search for Next Executive Director
The Tampa Museum of Art announced that its board has hired global search firm Russell Reynolds Associates to conduct an international search for a new executive director as Dr. Michael Tomor prepares to retire after more than a decade at...
Why Shaping Company Culture Needs a Focus on Opportunity, Not Fear
Liberty IT’s senior director of talent, Emma Mullan, argues that transformation succeeds when organisations replace fear with certainty. By treating large‑scale change as a collaborative exercise, the company embeds a people‑first mindset through its Culture Playbook and Culture Stars programme....
What Remote-First Companies Lose when People Are Never in the Same Room
Remote‑first companies excel at flexibility and talent acquisition, yet they miss the informal trust that builds when people share a physical space. A recent 300‑person gathering in Barcelona showed that in‑person dialogue sharpens focus, speeds decisions, and creates a deeper...
‘The Barriers I Encountered Were Never Dramatic, They Were Cumulative’
Women in Solar+ Europe featured Delfina Muñoz, CEA research director, who argues that diversity is a catalyst for faster, fairer clean‑energy innovation. She describes how everyday micro‑biases accumulate to create barriers for women, and stresses that inclusion must be embedded...
What Brené Brown’s ‘Researcher-Storyteller’ Idea Means for Founders in the Slop Era
Today's founders operate like hybrid researcher‑storytellers, gathering customer data, spotting market patterns, and then translating those insights into compelling narratives. Brené Brown’s anecdote—being rebranded from “researcher” to “storyteller” to attract audiences—illustrates how labeling influences perception. The article argues that facts...
The 90-Minute Test: How Anand Mahindra Selects Leaders for Strategic Bets
Anand Mahindra uses a 90‑minute unstructured conversation to assess curiosity and decision‑making, forming the “Enable” pillar of the ESEE framework that identifies leaders capable of executing complex strategies without constant direction. This approach has guided strategic bets such as the...
What Circuit City’s Ghost Can Teach 2026 CEOs About the Dangers of ‘Efficiency’
In March 2007, Circuit City abruptly terminated 3,400 seasoned sales associates to enforce a wage‑management initiative, while CEO Philip Schoonover earned $8.52 million in compensation. The move sparked a brief stock uptick, but within weeks April sales collapsed as customers encountered...
7Air Appoints Juan Nunez as Chief Operating Officer
7Air has promoted Juan Nunez to chief operating officer and accountable executive, a year after securing FAA certification. Nunez, who previously led flight operations at 7Air and served as director of operations for the FAA, will oversee regulatory compliance and...
After 20 Years of Watching Startups Win and Fail, 1 Skill Matters More Than All the Others
Founder emphasizes that relationship skills, not product tech, are the decisive competitive edge for startups. Over two decades of observing hundreds of ventures, he found companies that prioritize genuine client and employee care outperform better‑funded rivals. The author’s own experience...
Want to Instantly Become a Better Leader? Science Says 3 Simple Habits Will Make You More Influential and Charismatic
A recent Leadership Quarterly study shows charisma fluctuates with circadian rhythms, making leaders more persuasive at their personal energy peaks. Morning‑type leaders are most influential before lunch, while night owls peak later in the day. The research also reveals that...
When Should Employers Seek a Protective Order
Each year more than 57,000 workplace violence incidents are reported, prompting leaders to move beyond traditional disciplinary actions. When threats become credible, employers can seek a court‑enforced protective order to convert internal policy into a legal barrier. OSHA’s 2026 enforcement...
How Mythology Can Help Us Navigate the Age of AI
Declan Goodman argues that the key to successful AI adoption lies in storytelling, not technology. By borrowing mythic narratives such as Raven, Midas, and Krishna, leaders can frame AI initiatives in human‑centric terms that build trust. The article highlights three...
Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman Steps Down; Nishant Verman Rejoins in Leadership Role
Flipkart announced that Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman will step down, with a transition period overseen by current CFO Ravi Iyer. The company simultaneously appointed Nishant Verman as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Partnerships, bringing back his experience from...
Footasylum Appoints Former Gymshark Executive Hannah Mercer as CEO
Footasylum has named former Gymshark executive Hannah Mercer as chief executive, effective May. Mercer brings over three decades of experience in sportswear, fashion and premium retail, most recently overseeing Gymshark’s global wholesale, retail and franchise operations. The appointment aligns with...
Sebastian Schlasberg to Lead Corem’s Property Operations as New CEO
Corem announced that Sebastian Schlasberg will assume the role of CEO overseeing its property operations, while Rutger Arnhult will continue as Group CEO and remain on the board. The move positions Schlasberg at the helm of Corem’s core real‑estate platform...
AILEEN JUDAN-JIAO: Breaking Barriers at IBM Philippines
Aileen Judan‑Jiao became IBM Philippines’ first homegrown Filipina president and country general manager in 2018, overseeing an 89‑year‑old operation. Her three‑decade IBM career progressed from systems engineer to executive, now steering cloud, AI and security services for clients undergoing rapid...
Nicolette Briscoe Launches Life By Design Coaching
Marketing veteran Nicolette Briscoe has launched Life by Design Coaching, a mindset and leadership practice targeting leaders, founders, and high‑achievers. The service blends unconscious recoding, strategic intentionality, and somatic mastery to replace hustle‑driven habits with sustainable performance. Briscoe also offers...
Don’t Look at the Ratings
Radio managers are moving away from hiding Nielsen ratings, yet the volatility of those numbers can distract talent. The article borrows coach John Wooden’s philosophy, urging broadcasters to focus on effort, fundamentals, and team chemistry rather than the scoreboard. By...
The Mandarin Live: Future Ready Public Service Canberra
The Mandarin Live: Future Ready Public Service summit will take place on 17 June 2026 in Canberra and online, gathering senior Australian Public Service (APS) leaders to address the next phase of digital reform. The event emphasizes stewardship, systemic integrity and scaling...
Who’s News: Strategic Appointments at Zapata Quantum, IonQ, Photonic Inc., Infleqtion, and QuiX Quantum
Quantum‑technology firms announced a wave of senior appointments aimed at accelerating commercial adoption and global expansion. Zapata Quantum created a Growth Advisory Board with three industry veterans to steer enterprise quantum strategy. IonQ hired James L. Hayes to lead global...
Tripadvisor Board Chair Greg Maffei to Step Down With Activist Investor in the Wings
Tripadvisor’s board chair Greg Maffei and director Albert Rosenthaler will step down in June, ending a decade‑long tenure for Maffei. Their resignations coincide with activist investor Starboard Value acquiring a 9% stake and signaling intent to nominate its own directors....
BBC Expected to Name Matt Brittin as Director General This Week
Matt Brittin, former head of Google’s Europe, Middle East and Africa operations, is expected to be named the BBC’s next director general this week, succeeding Tim Davie. Brittin, a Guardian Media Group non‑executive and former Olympic rower, has long expressed...
Former AHA Chair John Haupert to Retire
Former Grady Health System president and CEO John Haupert announced his retirement at the end of 2026, moving into an advisory role in 2027. Haupert, who has led Grady since 2011 and chaired the American Hospital Association in 2023, will be...
T. Rowe Price Names New Head of Global Retirement Team
Jessica Sclafani has been appointed head of T. Rowe Price’s global retirement strategist team, succeeding Michael Davis who will retire on May 1. The transition coincides with an expanded leadership structure that adds Richard Parkin as head of U.K. retirement and Scott Keller overseeing Americas,...
Decision Making
Business decisions often rely on untested assumptions, leading to costly failures such as Kodak’s film focus and Microsoft’s mobile misstep. The article stresses the need to explicitly define, test, and continuously verify assumptions using customer feedback, market research, and real‑time...
Lack of CISA Leadership Amid DHS Shutdown Raises Risks, Cyber Pros Say
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is operating with roughly one‑third of its staff as the DHS shutdown sidelines 1,500 employees and leaves the agency without a permanent director. Despite the staffing squeeze, CISA continues to issue critical alerts—such...
Amanda Kraus Out as CEO of USRowing
Amanda Kraus will leave USRowing as chief executive in April after months of tension with the board. During her tenure, the organization posted a record $19.6 million in revenue for 2024 and a modest $489,000 surplus, but on‑water results were limited,...
Top Ikea Operator Eyes 800 Job Cuts
Ingka Group, the largest Ikea franchisee, announced plans to cut approximately 800 jobs within its Group Functions to simplify its organisational structure. CEO Juvencio Maeztu said the move is driven by purpose, aiming for speed, agility and closer focus on...
SAP Moves to Refresh Business Model Around AI Workflow
SAP is overhauling its business model, product architecture, and leadership to place AI at the core of its enterprise software offering. CEO Christian Klein now directly oversees AI strategy and has introduced a hybrid pricing model that adds consumption‑based AI...
ProRail CEO John Voppen to Step Down From Dutch Infrastructure Manager
ProRail CEO John Voppen will step down in July after nearly six years leading the Dutch rail infrastructure manager. Voppen, who spent over 20 years in the rail sector and held senior roles at ProRail and European rail bodies, will...
Vestiaire Collective Restructures Executive Team
Vestiaire Collective has appointed Thomas Hezard and Rémi Bouchez as its new heads of innovation, consolidating strategy, product and engineering under seasoned insiders. Both executives have spent more than seven years at the company, with Hezard previously overseeing strategy, people...
UnderCurrent Talent: A Platform Model for Scaling Niche Creators in a Consolidating Market
UnderCurrent Talent, founded in 2020, has built a platform that pairs entrepreneurial managers with niche creators across dozens of verticals, representing over 300 creators and 30 managers. The bootstrapped firm offers full‑service support—including content strategy, business development, PR, and product...