CEO Briefing

So much more than just boxes and lines. What do we normally see when we look at an Organisational Chart? Boxes. Positions. Specialists. Look again. Structure. Hierarchy. Consequent status. Fill the boxes with the best people and the jobs will be done. The best people will get the best results....

In an era where remote and hybrid work have become the norm, the ways in which teams collaborate have fundamentally shifted. I had the opportunity to speak with Dave Grow, CEO of Lucid Software, about how visual collaboration tools are redefining the future of work. Lucid Software, a leader in...

In a rapidly evolving work environment, artificial intelligence, and especially generative artificial intelligence, is no longer a distant concept but an essential player in reshaping industries. Nick Smith, CEO and Founder of Sailes, emphasizes the importance of AI as a partner, not a replacement for human labor. His insights offer...

Billionaire Zhao Changpeng has committed to continued investment in the blockchain sector, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, marking his first public remarks since his release from US custody. With a net worth exceeding $30 billion, Zhao is likely the wealthiest individual to have served time in a US correctional facility. In...

Shares of New World Development, one of Hong Kong’s major property companies, surged by 23% on Friday after the unexpected resignation of Adrian Cheng, a member of the company’s founding family. The company had temporarily halted trading on Thursday, later announcing that Cheng would be stepping down to focus on...

Self-awareness is often referred to as the cornerstone of personal growth and fulfillment, but the journey to understanding oneself can feel like traversing a labyrinth with no clear path forward. It becomes even more challenging because most of us genuinely believe we are self-aware, when in reality, we are far...

Given the relevance of the intersection between health and tech, we decided to speak to Enrico Perfler, Founder at 1 MED, a company born in 2014 and based in Switzerland. Perfler is a serial entrepreneur and a former university professor, who decided to create a different Contract Research Organization (CRO),...

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....