CEO Agenda

In times of crisis, many leaders feel pressure to act fast and get everything right. The instinct is to launch complex action plans, overhaul entire departments, or roll out sweeping change. But as I illustrate in my new book Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption – you can’t rebuild...

Stephen J. Cloobeck. I am sure this is not the first time you are reading about him. Stephen J. Cloobeck, a self-proclaimed, fiscally conservative and socially responsible Democrat, is running as a candidate for Governor of California. Prominent figures such as Senator Cory Booker, President Bill Clinton, Robert Shapiro, and...

From Wall Street boardrooms to Nairobi tech hubs, a new form of global contest is defining the commercial age. Unlike the power plays of the past, where flags and ideologies marked the frontlines, today’s struggle is commercial—and it is unfolding at the pace of innovation. Companies, not countries, now carry...

The Quiet Arrival of Quantum: On a cold morning in 2027, engineers monitoring a major European energy grid noticed something strange. Subtle magnetic field changes, detected by quantum sensors, signaled a potential grid overload. Thanks to these early warnings, they rerouted power and prevented a massive blackout. It was a quiet...

How a Hometown Developer Built a Legacy Through Patience and Purpose A Florida Native Building His Own Blueprint Lawrence Todd Maxwell didn’t start out with a grand plan to lead a real estate development firm. He began like many others—working hard, studying the numbers, and staying close to home in...

In the age of endless digital noise, attention has become one of the world’s most valuable resources—and live experiences are quickly becoming the most effective way to earn it. Whether you're a sports franchise, a concert promoter, or a global brand, the competitive edge is no longer just in your...

We (FP) sit down with Przemyslaw Kral (PK), CEO at Zondacrypto, a fully licensed exchange, with its own crypto currency and all-things-investment platform attached to it, which is part of the financial revolution happening, a bit under the radar, and that caters especially to younger generations or younger (inside) investors,...

‘He’s applied for the position, so we have to go through the interview process. We’ll never promote him though, not with his attitude. We all know that.’ ‘We just don’t have many in this company who could do the job.’ ‘The procedures were much better at my last workplace.’ How...

A trip to the doctor shouldn’t feel like a logistics puzzle. But for too many patients, accessing care still means navigating long phone wait times, confusing appointment systems, and unclear instructions—all while not feeling well. As industries like retail and fintech continue to perfect seamless, on-demand digital experiences, healthcare is...

From a Small Town in Massachusetts to High-Stakes Finance Michael Fralin didn’t grow up around Wall Street. He grew up in Stoughton, Massachusetts, the son of a United Methodist minister and a homemaker. But what he did grow up with was a strong sense of purpose. “I was always fascinated...