CEO Briefing

In an era where flexible work models are increasingly becoming the norm, Pella Corporation stands out for its strategic approach to hybrid work. John Bollman, EVP and CHRO at Pella, shared the company’s journey and insights into how hybrid work has become an integral part of their talent strategy. Bollman,...

I recently came across an article titled "Subscriptions are hard to cancel and easy to forget by design" by Nerdwallet that throws some shade on certain aspects of subscriptions. The piece discusses how consumers often face hurdles when trying to end subscriptions, leading to what's known as subscription fatigue. According...

People drive performance and culture shapes results. When it comes to running a successful organization, attracting and retaining top talent requires much more than competitive pay and benefits. Culture and overall employee experience are paramount. A strong culture of high performance, where people feel valued and appreciated, directly impacts results....

In my capacity as a business mentor, I was recently contacted by an owner I was supporting called Bruce. He had just received an offer for his business. This was totally out of the blue. Bruce was ringing me to help him decide whether to accept or reject this offer....

As a SME Owner since 1987, I have discovered a lot about culture. Whilst economists define SMEs by the number of people employed, I define them by the overlap between ownership and leadership. The Owner-Leaders will always be the ultimate leader(s) of the culture because their values and philosophies will...

When an organization is seen as a thought leader, it is known for what it knows. The C-Suite must take responsibility for thought leadership to achieve this, but now with artificial intelligence (AI), that job is easier: AI gives you many more opportunities to harvest unique thinking from throughout your...

As the world grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change, global CEOs face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The role of corporate leadership in driving sustainability and corporate responsibility has never been more critical. This article explores the strategic imperatives for CEOs to embed sustainability into their core business operations,...

The concept of workplace flexibility has evolved from a mere trend to a fundamental component of organizational strategy. This shift has been significantly influenced by leaders who understand the intricate balance between granting autonomy and maintaining cohesion within their teams. Shane Koller, Chief People Officer at Ancestry, offers profound insights...

Our spaces will not talk. They will scream, mass-produce data and turn into big, smart wonder boxes. Squares, streets, stores, hospitals, schools, offices, and so forth, will be populated with AI powered sensors and augmented reality features, which will be able to act, react and proactively serve what we need,...

I am a CEO, not an economist, and I confess to having a strong affinity for capitalism. I believe if you want to help people, you should start a philanthropic organization. If you want to help a LOT of people, start a business. Capitalism is the undeniable wealth creator, but...