CEO Briefing

In the final stretch of December 2023, as we approach the end of another year, the business landscape presents a challenging scene. Harsh economic factors are casting shadows over many industries, troubling leaders who must grapple with rapid changes and make prompt decisions. Each day brings news of CEOs departing...

In this article, Rick Inatome discusses the importance of being a good self-mentor, and how getting to and staying “in the zone” is critical advice for oneself. Navigating the path to success is rarely a solo exercise, as even the most remarkable individuals will point to the transformative power of...

The Differences Between Managing Hourly Employees vs Those on Salary “So what’s the most stressful part of your job?” I posed the question to a table full of retail managers attending a conference in Memphis I was about to keynote. It was breakfast, so I thought it’d be a good...

The 2023 OpenAI incident that captivated everyone interested in artificial intelligence will go down in history for many things, including the failure of corporate governance. In its aftermath, there is much talk about how the future board of OpenAI should be diverse moving forward. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is...

News headlines in the U.S. over the past few years indicate that the commitment to DEI seems to be waning. A recent LinkedIn analysis studied over 500,000 C-suite hirings between 2019 and 2022 and found that the hiring of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) declined in 2022 after experiencing significant growth...

In the fall of 1995, I left my employer to open a public relations firm. As most entrepreneurs do, I imagined the type of firm I wanted to create, hoping to build a culture that would attract the best talent and produce work that would wow clients and be recognized...

In the article The Rise of the Inter-Generational CEO: Working with Gen Z eye to eye my co-author and writing partner, Dr. David Oxley, wrote about the huge potential of unlocking inter-generational capability. He outlined practical steps to nurture what we call “eye-level” leadership – a symbiotic culture of trust,...

The rich and complex history of Mediterranean Europe and the Middle East is a captivating tale of centuries-long conquest, marked by the rise and fall of many empires. The lands that these empires seized now bear the indelible imprint of their legacy. The cities that exist in these regions have...

When it comes to relocating, retirees in the US consider several factors before making a decision. These factors include proximity to family, climate, and living costs. According to a research study conducted by CEOWORLD magazine, the cost of a comfortable retirement varies significantly across different states in the US. This...

In a landscape marked by constantly evolving customer needs, supply chains, and competitive stakes, businesses face a critical imperative: they must expand and adapt to meet ever-changing conditions, and they must do so quickly.  Anyone who tells you business transformation is easy was either not directly involved in the process,...