CEO Agenda

Emerging Technologies in Buildings and Economic Development: A VUCA Perspective  The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid advancements in technology and the pressures of globalisation. As we navigate the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions, the way we design, construct, and interact with buildings is evolving at...

Why Trauma Weighs Down Leadership — And How to Lighten the Load  The ruck march is a standard part of military training around the world. It involves marching or lightly jogging long distances with a heavily-weighted pack and rifle strapped to your back. It is a test of both mental...

Through a long and rich tradition of generosity, Americans have built a charitable sector that enriches lives, communities, and society. Yet only one in five Americans have a great deal of trust in charities’ ability to use donations effectively, according to The Better Business Bureau's Give.org Donor Trust Report. The...

Close your eyes and slowly count to 30. Once the lookout aboard the RMS Titanic spotted the now-famous iceberg, there were just 30 seconds left until the fateful collision. If you actually stopped to count to 30 at the beginning of this writing, it might’ve seemed like an almost frustratingly...

As a CEO or C-level executive, you face critical decisions that can shape your financial futures and careers. Concerns like “Am I being paid fairly?”, “How can I safeguard my compensation if the company’s plans change?”, or “What protections do I need to secure my long-term interests?” are common. In...

The latest Gallup data presents a stark reality for business leaders: employee engagement has plummeted to its lowest level in a decade, with only 31% of workers actively engaged in their roles. Among those under 35, the decline is even more pronounced. The question is not merely why this is...

Corporate America stands at a crossroads. On one hand, they provide jobs and drive incredible innovation. On the other, their leaders engage in alarming excesses. For instance, executive pay has gone from 20 times the average worker’s pay in the 1970s to over 300 times as much today.  This issue...

Dentsu Group Inc., the Japanese advertising holding company, has released its FY2024 Consolidated Financial Results, reporting a 5.7% year-on-year increase in net revenues. Organic growth remained largely unchanged at -0.1% year-on-year, aligning with the company’s November 2024 guidance. However, a steady quarterly improvement was observed throughout the year, culminating in...

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a central figure in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race, has announced plans to release what he described as the most advanced AI model yet—Grok 3. In a post on X, the South African-born billionaire hinted that the upcoming model would be the most...

Global Lithium Resources has appointed Dianmin Chen as its new CEO following the resignation of its executive chairman and a shareholder-approved board overhaul. The new leadership aims to advance the development of the company’s key lithium project in Western Australia. Former executive chairman Ron Mitchell had previously appealed to regulators,...