CEO Briefing

I have lived or worked in over 175 countries, exploring how values can shape nations, societies and companies. During my travels I am often struck by the stories of inspirational leaders who are guided by values and purpose. One of those is Olga Wilshau, founder and CEO of the luxury...

A few years ago, I walked into a meeting and said almost nothing for the first 45 minutes. Not because I didn’t have something to say. But because I realized everyone else at the table had deeper knowledge than I did in that specific moment. And for once, that didn’t...

Mental fitness is often associated with the world of sports, separating the hall-of-famers from the rest. However, mental fitness is rapidly becoming recognized as the cornerstone of elite leadership.  This is the edge that separates modern, successful CEOs from those who struggle more with navigating interpersonal dynamics and leadership demands....

The sweeping rise of generative AI is rapidly transforming every facet of the professional world—and the legal sector is no exception. But while much of the public conversation around Gen AI centers on innovation and disruption, for the legal community, the stakes are particularly nuanced. At the intersection of innovation...

Having alignment within a team means everyone being on the same page, understanding the vision, the purpose of the team, the values, the goals and the behaviours, and knowing how these all connect from a team level to an organisation level. This alignment helps to create unity across the team.  ...

From Quiet Beginnings to Tech Leadership David Johnson didn’t grow up in a big city or attend elite prep schools. He was raised on a generational farm in southern Oklahoma by his grandparents. Life was simple, but not always easy. “I didn’t realize we were poor until I had to...

Ms. Cindy Chow (CC) is a Senior Director of Finance at Alibaba, the largest e-commerce platform in China (operates also through platforms like Taobao and Tmall). She is also the Executive Director and CEO of The Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, which focuses on investing in AI-driven startups across various sectors. The...

You are, finally, the CEO or a member of the C-Room of your organization, and you may think it’s time to go-go-go, execute, roll-out, and deploy, at full speed, what you know. It’s showtime, basically. It’s time for action, as you know what’s right and what’s needed. It’s more about...

When artificial intelligence is introduced into the workplace, the conversation often turns to fears of job displacement. Yet, in a revealing interview with Andrew Joiner, CEO of Hyperscience, a different narrative emerges—one where AI isn't simply a force of replacement, but a liberating tool that takes over the tasks most...

Key Takeaways:  CEO transitions significantly impact a company’s reputation and financial stability, as public opinion and media scrutiny amplify the stakes.  Strategic transparency and leveraging internal leadership strengths can help companies navigate the challenges of leadership changes effectively.  Reactive decisions driven by public pressure, as seen in Boeing’s case, can...